The most important facts in brief

Wolfpack Tires is the brainchild of Wolfgang Arenz, who was one of the most important developers at Schwalbe for many years. With his own brand, he has set himself the goal of creating the best bicycle tires for the respective application area - and at moderate prices. He is one of the few manufacturers to rely on a classic distribution network and direct sales. With the Enduro model, the name says it all and it is approved by the manufacturer for E-MTB use. The tire is available in four dimensions; the 2.4-inch wide 29er version was tested.

First impression

The lettering and the design itself are very similar to Schwalbe products. The chunky tread has large gaps, which suggest plenty of grip and good self-cleaning properties. The tire with puncture protection weighs around 900 grams, a good value for this width.

The mounting leaves a mixed impression. One tire goes like nothing on the rim and the tubeless setup runs without any problems. The second tire didn't want to jump into the rim well even after several attempts - with or without sealant. Only after the tire was properly pressed in once using a tube and the tube removed again did it work with tubeless.

On asphalt, the coarse tread gives off strong vibrations, but the Enduro generally has good rolling behavior. Off-road, its damping behavior is average, which is complemented by very good traction on all types of surfaces, including gravel. Cornering grip is highly dependent on tire pressure. It has been shown that a 0.1 bar higher pressure than usual makes a difference. The Enduro is not a grip monster; it tends to slip, especially at the front, when leaning hard. If you shoot into the feeders with a lot of energy, you will feel the tire flex. The high lugs ensure good and controlled braking behavior. On very steep descents, the front tire ensures the best steering behavior and provides a lot of safety. The Enduro is less fond of wet surfaces. The grip and self-cleaning properties are just about average.

In the bike park, the tire had to endure a bombardment of root carpets and stone fields on a natural track. That was too much of a good thing and resulted in two punctures. However, this stress was at the upper limit for an enduro tire and might have taken the breath out of the competition too.

Conclusion

The Enduro from Wolfpack can't quite keep up with the top products from other manufacturers in terms of performance. However, considering that it costs massively less, its performance is more than adequate. The tire offers very good properties, especially in terms of braking performance and traction.

There are certainly better alternatives for use in an enduro race. However, if you don't ride for time and descend like a wild man, this exotic tire is a very good tire with a wide range of uses.

Price: CHF 59.00

Manufacturer

www.wolfpack-tires.com