MTB

Tubetype

Tubeless Ready

Tubeless Ready technology requires sealant to seal the casing. The sealant does double-duty by also providing puncture protection. Tubeless Ready technology was created to provide the highest levels of performance and weight reduction for a MTB tire. Latex sealant is used to create an airtight casing as opposed to a butyl liner on the inside of the tire as with a normal Tubeless tire. Hutchinson recommends the use of Protect’Air Max to seal the tire. The final result is a Tubeless setup that is the lightest and most performing on the market today.

Air Light

A standard MTB tubetype tire (i.e. with an inner tube) Air Light tires are standard tube required tires. They’re not casing reinforced to reduce weight and deliver a good tire for light XC, training and recreational riding.

Tubeless Light

Tubeless technology that uses a butyl liner to seal the casing. This is first generation tubeless MTB technology. Tubeless Light second generation tubeless technology that was developed to optimize performance (lower rolling resistance), increase comfort (lower pressure), tire compliance (more forgiving ride). And finally safety, if the tire punctures, the tire will remain on the rim.