Onza launches new downhill tire, the "Citius

The new downhill rubber in the Onza tire range is made for dry, fast slopes. The tire features a double carcass, dual rubber compound and grippy side lugs. There is also news from Onza in terms of puncture protection.

Faster, more aggressive, more tackling
26x2.4 inches is the size of the new Citius tire - the Basel-based tire is available in three versions for the 2014 season, each of which relates to the rubber compound of the dual compound. The newcomer weighs in at around 1110 grams, the tire is not foldable and is equipped with a double carcass for good puncture protection.

To ensure that the tire has good rolling properties on the piste, the center lugs are arranged in a V - also in contrast to the existing Ibex tread. The newly designed side lugs should also provide even more lateral grip in fast corners than the Ibex tire.Lighter versions and 27.5-inch versions of the Citius are being planned and can be expected during the 2014 season, according to Onza OEM Sales Manager Urs Odermatt.

Not quite sealed up?
With "Seal Up", Onza is launching its own puncture protection fluid on the market. The composition of the sealant is tailored to the rubber compounds of Onza's tubeless-ready tires, but also works perfectly with tubeless-ready tires from other manufacturers. The 240 milliliter sales unit is said to be sufficient for 2-4 tires and no ammonia, latex or protein-containing substances are used in the liquid.