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Aaron Borrill

Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Team Edition 2.4 tyre review: A large-volume, sticky rubber option

Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Team Edition 2.4 .
  • Price: $90.00, £69.99, €82.90
  • Wheel size (inches): 29-inch
  • Compounds: Race, Sport
  • Carcass options: ProWall, Lite MTB
  • Dimensions: 2.2, 2.4in
  • Weight: 748g (29 x 2.4 tested)

The Pirelli Scorpion XC RC Team Edition 2.4 tyre boasts a 10 percent wider footprint than the Scorpion XC RC 2.2 but utilizes the same low and fast-rolling center block formation that transitions to wider shoulder lugs. The extra girth promises improved grip and cornering speed thanks to the ability to run super-low tyre pressure but this has done little to affect rolling performance.

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