e*thirteen launched the Grappler as its gravity-specific tire built to wrestle the gnarliest tracks. Big tread, soft rubber, and burly side walls are all engineered to maximize grip and protection when you are charging downhill tracks in all conditions.
The Grappler comes in a single 2.5in width, two compounds, and two casings for both 29 and 27.5 wheel sizes. I have been testing the Downhill and Enduro casing options, both featuring e*thirteen’s softest and stickiest MoPo rubber, to see how they perform compared to the best MTB tires.
