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Specifications

  • Size: 26 x 2.25
  • ETRTO: 57-559
  • Tire Type: Clincher, tube-type
  • Bead: Wire
  • Line: Active Line
  • Version: K-Guard
  • Compound: SBC
  • Tread: HS463
  • Color: Black
  • Intended Use: Mountain
  • Flat Protection: Tread
  • Weight: 700 g
  • Max Pressure: 54 PSI / 3.7 Bar
  • Load Rating: 110 kg
  • MPN: 11159160

FAQ

What is K-Guard?

K-Guard is Schwalbe's puncture protection belt, a layer under the tread that resists trailside debris and sharp objects. It is the protection that helps keep an entry-level tire from cutting a ride short.

Is the Tough Tom tubeless ready?

No. This is the wire-bead, tube-type version, so it runs with an inner tube rather than tubeless sealant.

Should I run the Tough Tom front or rear?

It shines as a front tire. Schwalbe designed the tread to pair well up front with a faster-rolling rear like the Rapid Rob, though it works front or rear depending on your setup.

What tread design does the Tough Tom use?

It uses the proven XC and All Mountain tread shape of the classic Nobby Nic, giving you predictable braking, climbing, and cornering grip on dirt and rougher trails.

Best For

Best for entry-level and budget-minded mountain bikers, commuters running knobby setups, and anyone rebuilding an older 26-inch trail bike who wants reliable grip and solid puncture protection at a fair price. Pairs well as a front tire with a faster-rolling rear like the Rapid Rob.

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