The Continental Mountain King tire is one of those rare instances of a product that has truly earned its name. The Mountain King takes the basic concept of it’s lighter brother, the Trail King, and beefs up both the tread and construction for more grip and durability over technical terrain. As usual for Conti, the shoulders are aggressively knobbed for confident cornering and leaning. The tread is formed from Continental’s propreitary Black Chili compound, which enhances both wet and dry grip while also prolonging wear life. And the checkered sidewalls don’t just look cool – they hide beneath them Conti’s ProTection casing, affording excellent resilience, resistance to punctures, and tubeless compatibility when used with a proper sealant. And with a 2.4-inch case width and relatively low weight, the Mountain King is ready to rule.