The Ranger has been a popular tire in WTB’s line up, though either in really big, or fairly small sizes. Previously, the tire could be found in the plus-size 2.8-3.0″ widths, or the relatively XC 2.25″ casings. Now, to bridge the gap and fit the trend of wider rims, the tire is being offered in a middle ground 2.4″ tread.
Called a “set-it-and-forget-it” tire, the Ranger is designed to perform well in all conditions. The center of the tread features tightly close knit center knobs for improved rolling resistance, but the transition and cornering knobs are left open for improved cornering and mud shedding. WTB’s new Tritec compound uses a stiffer base rubber for support, while the top of the knobs include medium compound for the center, and softer compound for the side knobs. All of the new TCS Light models also include their Slash Guard which is a protective sidewall treatment with a nylon insert.
The new 2.4″ casing will only be offered in 29″ tires, with Tough or Light casings. The Slash Guard protective sidewall will be included on the TCS Light Casing 29 x 2.4″ tires, which keeps them a bit lighter than the full TCS Tough casing tire.
