Specialized Ground Control Tire

Yes, the Ground Control is designed as a versatile all-rounder. Its block-in-block tread pattern balances the speed needed for racing with the stability and traction required for technical trail riding.

2Bliss Ready means the tire is designed to be run tubeless with sealant. This allows you to run lower tire pressures for better grip and comfort while significantly reducing the risk of pinch flats.

The Gripton T7 compound is engineered specifically for enhanced grip and damping. It stays supple over uneven surfaces, providing reliable traction in loose dirt and better control on wet roots or rocks compared to harder compounds.

The Grid casing is built with added sidewall protection specifically to handle rough terrain. While it remains supple, it offers a robust defense against cuts and abrasions common on rocky trails.

Yes, you can use this tire with an inner tube if you prefer. However, it is optimized for tubeless use, so you will get the best performance and flat protection by setting it up without a tube.

The maximum pressure is 50 PSI, but for most mountain biking applications, you will likely run significantly lower pressures. If you are setting it up tubeless, you can experiment with lower PSI to maximize the tire's damping and traction capabilities.