Pirelli Scorpion Race DH Mud 29" tire

Pirelli Scorpion Race: the new tyres for gravity racing, Enduro and Downhill

Three years after the launch of the Scorpion family of tyres dedicated to the MTB world, Pirelli completes the range with two gravity products designed for the most demanding Enduro (EN) and Downhill (DH) races.

Scorpion™ Race DH MUD is the model for extreme mud conditions. The tread pattern is a narrower 2.4 and features high and widely spaced knobs for the maximum mechanical grip and maximum tread cleaning. The special knobs are pre-shaped to be cut by the mechanics if the rider is looking for more stability and precision on hardpacked wet roots sections of the track. The SmartEVO DH compound is tuned towards the maximum grip on wet and deep mud. The DualWall+ is the downhill-specific casing and is made up of a double-ply 60tpi casing, reinforced with a cut-resistant sidewall reinforcement and a rubber bead insert. Such structure is engineered to provide superior protection against cuts and punctures and is designed to absorb small vibrations and big impacts.

Technologies

SmartEVO compound DH
Superior grip, better handling and controlled damping: Pure racing compound formulation with Cap&Base construction for optimized handling.

The key element of the SmartEVO DH is the combination of two layers of rubber compounds: on the outside there is a super soft high-performing compound (42 Shore A*) while on the inside, underneath the tread, there is a dampening compound which provides support and shock absorption. The two compounds work seamlessly together giving the rider a handling feeling of reactivity and precision at extreme lateral loads, typical of the  downhill racing riding. The outer layer of rubber has been tuned keeping in mind that rolling resistance is still a key factor when competing against the clock.

Dual Wall+
Fully predictable lateral support, improved shock absorption and high reliability: Full 2-ply 60tpi rigid TLR casing with rubber anti pinch-flat insert and additional textile sidewall reinforcement.