The Ardent Race bridges the gap between XC and trail, with a tread that rolls fast and can still handle demanding trail conditions. -Ramped center knobs roll fast on hardpacked terrain and provide excellent braking traction -Large block side knobs are stepped and siped to provide excellent cornering traction -Intended use: loose, loose over hard, medium, wet -EXO casing provides protection on sidewalls for extreme cut and abrasion resistance while remaining lightweight and highly flexible -3C triple compound construction features a harder base rubber layer and two progressively softer top layers to maximize performance