Maxxis DTH Tire - 20 X 1 1/8 Clincher Wire Black Dual Silkworm Black 20 x 1-1/8

The first few pedal strokes win the holeshot. The holeshot wins the race. Designed for the 2008 beijing games, the foldable dth is super-light to accelerate like no other bmx tire, yet holds up to the abuse you dish out. The dual-compound tread corners incomparably on hard-packed tracks and rolls fast on the straights. The gold medal is just a sprint away.

• light weight race tire
• dual compound technology
• silkworm protection
• Silkworm silkworm technology is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models, increasing puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured under the tread as a breaker (denoted as silkworm)
• Threads per inch (tpi)
• the number of threads that cross through one square inch of a single ply of the tire’s casing. Lower tpi gives better puncture, cut and abrasion resistance but is heavier. Higher tpi conforms better to the terrain, offering a smoother, more comfortable ride while reducing the weight of the tire. Maxxis tpi ratings are the threads-per-inch of a single casing ply, as compared to some competitor tpi ratings.
• Rubber compounds the most important part of a tire is arguably the rubber compound within the tread. By changing the amounts of various components of the rubber formula, engineers can make two identical looking tires perform completely differently.
• This tire uses; dual compound - two compounds used within the tread of select tires to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip.
• Wire bead the function of the bead is to keep the tire in contact with the rim while the tire is inflated. A wire bead is a rigid metal wire is utilized as bead material in applications where ultimate strength is needed and transportability is not a factor.