Description An all-seasons commuting warrior. The Top Contact Winter II features a special tread and rubber compound borrowed from Continental's automotive tires. This unique design uses hundreds of sharp lugs to bite down and conform to road surfaces for superior traction on wet pavement and reliable grip over the occasional ice patch. This tread structure performs on hardpacked dirt and gravel as well, all while maintaining a low rolling resistance.
The rubber itself is optimized for cold conditions, increasing grip when temperatures drop below freezing. The Poly X puncture barrier beneath the tread and DuraSkin sidewall protection keep out sharp objects without adding a lot of weight.
Continental rounds out their impressive Winter II model with an top-quality 3-ply casing and 180 TPI total thread count for an awesome ride quality and excellent longevity.
Maximum pressure: 85 PSI Recommended pressure: 58 PSI Wire bead 700c x 37mm (37-622 ISO) Black with Reflective sidewall stripe Handmade in Germany 600g. Reviews Ordered by Most Useful Reviews First
Agree, Exceptional all-weather performance for the committed commuter, or the commuter who should be committed.
My daily commute in the great lakes area requires a hairy (bridge freezes before roadway) overpass with high speeds and congestion. Soft rubber with brush-like high contact area makes the ride less dangerous than it looks. Excellent daily transition and consistent performance from ice and snow at 35 PSI, to dry roads at 85 PSI. So far (400 miles) no siginificant wear
Reviewed 1/16/2012
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