Specialized Ground Control

It is designed to handle both. The tire is versatile enough to be fast and efficient for cross-country racing, yet robust enough with its sidewall protection to handle the demands of aggressive trail riding.

This design uses a dual-purpose tread: the taller, inner block digs into loose terrain for traction, while the larger outer structure supports the tire during cornering to maintain speed and stability.

Yes, the Ground Control is fully tubeless-ready. Setting it up tubeless is recommended to take full advantage of the tire's performance and puncture protection.

The T7 compound is engineered to provide excellent grip and damping. It helps the tire conform to the trail surface, giving you more predictable handling and confidence, especially on technical or varied terrain.

The maximum pressure for this tire is 50 PSI. However, if you are running them tubeless, you will likely want to run significantly lower pressures to maximize traction and comfort.

Yes, it features a 60 TPI casing that balances a supple ride feel with enough sidewall protection to handle technical terrain without being overly heavy.