![]() Maybe unsurprisingly, the Hellkat Pro’s tread looks a lot like two of its biggest competitors - the Maxxis Minion DHF and Schwalbe Magic Mary. So with my interest in the tire growing, I tried out the Hellkat Pro for a few months to see how it compared to the competition. I’m not going to claim that what a pro can do has much bearing on what mere mortals can achieve on a given product, but in a world where most of the field ends up racing on blacked-out DHFs, it’s worth taking notice of things like this. To make things more interesting, the Hellkat Pro saw some DH racing success last season at the hands of Alexandre Fayolle, who piloted it to a win in Lourdes. Nonetheless, I’m always intrigued when another brand brings something new to the table because it’s such a challenge. And while testing these newcomer tires can be exciting, it’s often disappointing when new tires don’t measure up to old favorites. Getting a share of this segment is always going to be a challenge, as new tires have to go head to head against the genre’s longstanding stalwarts, namely the Maxxis Minion DHF and Schwalbe Magic Mary. Last year, Kenda introduced the Hellkat Pro, an all-conditions tread aimed squarely at the gravity crowd. ![]() ![]() Test Locations: Mammoth, Bishop, & Santa Cruz, CA Oakridge & Ashland, OR Responsive ride – EN-DTC dual tread rubber balances wear and grip, letting the knobs do the work of control and braking on the ground.Superior flat resistance – The new ATC casing uses Kenda’s proprietary lightweight material K-Armor to increase puncture resistance by 174% over traditional aramid breakers.Versatile – Tread design is optimized for a wide range of conditions balancing traction, handling and rolling speed.RSR evolution – New RSR dual layer compound for better control and long tread life.Advanced Gravity Casing (AGC) – three pieces of KVS help prevent cuts and punctures, and a 20mm apex reduces the chance of pinch flats or burping.Mounted to: Zerode Taniwha / Industry Nine Enduro S wheels Measured Width: 58 mm casing width (2.28”) on a 30.5 mm internal rim
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