Hard rubber compound
Hard Rubber Compound (HRC) Designed as a complement to the endurance training tires, the Hard Rubber Compound is a quick rolling long wearing rubber compound that still gives a comfortable ride without feeling too hard. The HRC is 70sA compound for maximum tread life and speed.
R2C Compound
Road 2 Compound (R2C) is Kenda’s latest performance compound for road cycling. Like the DTC compound, R2C is comprised of rubber with two different shore A measurements. The center compound is 70sA giving the compound the fastest rolling speed of any Kenda tire, while the shoulders utilize 60sA compound.
NATURAL RUBBER COMPOUND
NRC is a low rolling resistance blend of natural and synthetic rubber compounds that allow Kenda tubulars to provide a smooth, quick, and agile handling. NRC is slightly softer than the R2C, with a 65sA and further improves the quality of Kenda tubular tires.
STANDARD RUBBER COMPOUND
Found mainly on Kenda’s K-Generation tires, SRC combines the best attributes of low rolling resistance, extreme durability and tread longevity into one universal package that benefits riders of all disciplines.
L3R PRO
L3R Pro is the performance work horse of Kenda’s rubber compounds. L3R Pro is found on anything from road racing to mountain bike tires. At 60sA, the L3R Pro compound is a fast and solid performer, while holding the title of Kenda’s lightest weight rubber compound.
Dual tread compound
Dual Tread Compound (DTC) is a combination of two different rubber compounds: L3R Pro (center knobs) and Stick-E rubber (corner knobs). DTC rubber is most commonly found on cross country, all-mountain, and cyclocross tires due to its rolling speed and grip.
stick-e compound
Stick-E is Kenda’s original all mountain and downhill rubber compound. The 50sA rubber still provides sure grip for a wide range of trails and conditions while lasting longer than softer compounds. In addition to being used as the shoulder compound on DTC tires, Kenda also offers tires in complete Stick-E compound for the all mountain rider who wants a balanced tire life with a sure grip.
42/50 compound
The 42/50 rubber blends two of Kenda’s best performing downhill and all-mountain compounds for an all-round performance that is suitable for the most aggressive of Enduro courses while still being tough enough to tackle a technical downhill. Utilizing the Stick-E compound down the center for increased rolling speed while maximizing the grip and rebound of the RSR compound across the transition and shoulder knobs.
RACE STICK-E RUBBER
RSR is a tire designed for race conditions with a compound that takes grip to a whole new level. With a 42sA, the RSR compound is super soft and sticky for a variety of surface types and conditions. The soft compound provides not only superior grip, but also works as a small degree of independent suspension as each tire knob flex and reform on the trail surface. Designed to further complement Kenda's rubber compounds for downhill and slalom tires, RSR is perfect for European World Cup conditions as well as the local gravity park.
UNIVERSAL SYSTEM TUBELESS
Kenda is certified by Mavic to build tubeless tires to the UST (Universal System Tubeless) standards. Tubeless tires offer decreased rolling resistance for easier pedaling. By eliminating the tube, lower air pressure can be achieved and the chances of pinch flatting is eliminated.