Product Comparison: Kenda K850 Aggressive vs Continental GatorSkin

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Kenda K850 Aggressive MTB Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackskin

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Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Tire 2-Pack

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General Specifications

About the Product

Kenda K850 Aggressive tread designs for trail riding. Popular replacement tires in various styles and sizes.

High mileage and puncture resistance team up in this fast-rolling, wire bead road tire from Continental. Made with DuraSkin polyamide fabric to ensure excellent sidewall protection without compromising weight or ride quality. Smooth in the center and grippy on the shoulders, this durable tire provides superior cornering in any condition. Designed for bike commuting, touring and serious training.

Brand

Kenda

Continental

Model

K850 Aggressive

GatorSkin

Origin

Taiwan

Germany

Key Specs

Wheel Size

26 in.

28 in.

TPI

180

Tyre width

1.95 in.

0.9 in.

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Kenda K850 Aggressive MTB Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackskin

These are a great tire, obviously more suited for rugged terrain and they work very well for that.
Decently low rolling resistance in the street due to a semi-continuous center rib.
They ride smooth on pavement and give me twice the grip on lose dirt that I couldn't get on the stock tires.
Very aggressive tread pattern. Good grip going up trails, even after heay rain.
I did have problems with this tire on solid rock, and rocky surfaces especially if wet.

Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Tire 2-Pack

Rolling resistance and weight is quite good. I have gone four years without a flat on these tires.
These tires are strong and reliable.
I didn’t find them so hard to get onto my wheels. The grip and rolling resistance is noticeably nice.
They give such great piece of mind without added bulk or compromise, highly recommended!
The biggest issue with these tires is they are *very* difficult to install. I struggled to get them seated and resorted to using tire levers to get the final strip of bead onto the rim.

Size & Weight

Height

11 in.

9.4 in.

Weight

1.61 lbs.

1.2 lbs.

Width

7.5 in.

5.5 in.

Depth

4.1 in.

3 in.

Features

Type Of Protector

Slick

Material

Standard Rubber Compound

DuraSkin polyamide fabric

Thread

Kevlar

Folding Bead

Yes

Extras

Aggressive tread designs, Blackskin Bicycle Tire

PolyX Breaker, DuraSkin Protection, Handmade in Germany

Folding Bead
Thread

What customers say about "Features"

Kenda K850 Aggressive MTB Wire Bead Bicycle Tire, Blackskin

They were easy to install and are good quality.
Great tires and will be used for all types of travel including towpath, pavement, brick roads, dirt and rocky terrain.
They are very rugged. I would definitely trust these tires off-road.
Very aggressive tread pattern. Good grip going up trails, even after heay rain.
Great tires, very nobby and rugged for trails. Seems durable and will be testing all summer. Easy to put on.

Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin Tire 2-Pack

Nice and grippy when they need to, and roll very smooth.
This tire is tough. I ran over potholes, gravel that would puncture cheaper tires, but I had no issues while other rides had to fix their flats.
They are rugged and seem to handle the rough roads and road hazards very well.
Very reliable tire. I’ve never gotten a flat on these tires!
Heavy tires and not very comfortable. Already had 2 flats on this tire at 200 miles.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer warranty

2 year(s)

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