# Tire Knowledge

MTB

Find answers on MTB tire applications here

Learn more about MTB tires specific questions and how to improve your personal riding experience here. 

Conti Knowledge

What is the advantage of using sealant?

Continental Tubeless Ready tires can either be ridden with a tube or without and instead filling sealant in. We recommend the use of ContiRevo Sealant.
By using sealant in the event of punctures the tire does close smaller damages very immediately itself and without significant air loss.
Tubeless Ready setups are tentatively ligther since the addtional weight through the tube does not apply. 

Please keep in mind that depending on the outer environmental conditions sealants might become dry. Therefore adding in new sealant every few weeks to months, depending on your riding behaviour, is recommended.

How do I find the right tire for my needs?

The first and most important thing right at the start: Nobody rides like you. Riding behaviours may differ, and so do riding conditions and personal preferences. Our tire finder guides you through the process of finding your personal setup tailored to your needs. 
Generally speaking the application field (XC, Trail, Enduro, Downhill) and your bike type is a good point to start from. With a range of dimensions and widths you can further narrow down the tire range. 

What impact do the different patterns have?

By picking the right tire pattern you can significantly optimize your personal riding experience. All Continental MTB tires are specifically designed along Mountainbike application fields, in order to support you in grip and cornering as well as speed. Continental MTB tires can be used in both front and rear as well as in an individual combinations. 

Which of Continental MTB tires are compatible for ebikes?

As a general rule Continental MTB tires with ProTection and Shieldwall technology can be used on pedelecs with a maximum speed of 25km/h. The sidewalls are specifically designed to resist against the additional forces. 
For S-pedelecs for up to 45 km/h we have SUV allrounder specialists in our range, equipped with exactly the right technologies to support you in both reliability as well as puncture protection. 

What is Continental’s new Gravity range all about?

Continental’s new MTB models are the most existing tire approach you probably might have seen in a while. We are redefining MTB and make it as easy as never before to find the right tire tailored to your individual needs and preferences. We listened carefully, tested intensely with our teams and concluded the feedback into our new range.