FAQLoad - Continental X-King Racesport Tyres

2.4 Race Sport

Vital stats:

chunkier tread pattern than Race King Supersonics;
2.4 size is slightly larger than Race King 2.2's;
tyre weighs around 585g (one weighed 584g and the other 586g) in 2.4 size;
rolling resistance doesn't feel noticeably greater than Race Kings;
optimum pressure seems between 24 and 28psi - any lower and front ends starts to feel vague when pushed hard;
excellent front tyre when conditions get a little too muddy or slippery for the Race Kings;
carcass width on Stans Crest rims (21mm inner rim width) is 57.2mm. By comparison Race King Supersonics in 2.2 are 55.6mm on the same rims.

Continental X-King Racesport tyres mounted on Stans ZTR Crest rim

2.2 Race Sport

2.0 Supersonic

tyre weighs 419g;
sealed quickly once set-up tubeless;
side walls do not seem any thinner than the Race Sport versions;
tread width is 51mm when set-up on a Podium MMX rim (21mm internal width).

Continental Supersonic Tubes

These tubes are absurdly thin, but extremely light at only 90g for the 26" presta valve versions.

Continental Twister Supersonic

These are Continental's ultimate weight weenie race tyres. They are only available in one size - a scant 1.9 and when inflated on the rim they do look small compared to the awesome X-King 2.4's.

Continental Race King Supersonic 2.0

This is the 'little brother' of the Continental Race King Supersonic 2.2.

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Continental Race King Tubeless Setup Process

The Conti Race King Supersonics and Racesports can be a bit fiddly to get setup tubeless. Here's the procedure I use:

Continental X-King Racesport Tyres