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With the rise of eMTBs and the continued progression of enduro and downhill riding, WTB decided it was time to address all that increased wear and tear with their toughest tires yet. Their new SG1 casing is the strongest and most durable option they’ve ever released.
The SG1 casing will be offered on WTB’s Trail Boss, Vigilante, Judge, and Verdict MTB tires. The new casing further increases the durability of WTB’s dual-ply ‘Tough’ casing option. WTB has also updated both their High Grip and Fast Rolling compounds to offer better longevity, puncture resistance, and wet weather traction.
I’ve had the Verdict and Judge tires on my bike for a few weeks now, and I used WTB’s tubeless sealant and Max-Flow valves to set them up. Check out my initial impressions of the tires and accessories below. SG1 Construction:
Photo c. WTB While designing the new SG1 tires, WTB set out to strengthen the most vulnerable areas of a tire. The new SG1 casing adds extra protection under the tread and in the sidewalls. To fend off thorns or sharp rocks, an extra layer has been added below the entire tread cap for additional puncture resistance.
For added sidewall and bead protection, WTB has tripled the height of their Inner Peace technology layer found on their existing Tough casing tires. The new design is called IP+, and it offers extra bead protection […]
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