Surly Bud

No, the Bud is specifically engineered as a front-specific tire. Its tread pattern is optimized for steering control and braking, so you would typically pair it with a rear-specific tire like the Surly Lou for the best handling.

Yes, the Surly Bud is tubeless-ready. Running it tubeless allows you to take full advantage of the supple 120 TPI casing by running lower pressures without the risk of pinch flats.

This tire is designed for wide rims, specifically those between 65mm and 100mm. Using a rim within this range ensures the tire maintains a stable profile and maximizes ground contact for better traction.

The 120 TPI (threads per inch) casing is more supple than lower-count options, meaning the tire conforms better to uneven terrain. This flexibility improves grip on loose surfaces like snow and mud by allowing the tread to wrap around obstacles rather than bouncing off them.

While the Bud excels in loose conditions like mud and snow, those tall, aggressive knobs can feel a bit squirmy on hard-packed dirt or pavement. If your riding is mostly hard-pack, you might find a tire with shorter, tighter-spaced knobs more efficient.