The Cast Protagonist is an enduro and downhill tyre built for maximum grip and cornering confidence, developed with Pirelli's motorsport and cycling teams and made with Pirelli's SmartEVO DH compound. This is the 29 x 2.4 HardWall version.

Highlights

• V-design tread for progressive cornering support
• Ramped side-knob pockets for edge grip
• Widely spaced knobs for mechanical grip and mud clearing
• HardWall casing, 60 TPI
• SmartEVO DH compound
• Tubeless ready, folding bead

Tread

The Protagonist's V-design tread gives a varying level of cornering support, so grip builds progressively as you lean the bike over and you can feel where the limit is. Generous spacing between the knobs adds mechanical grip and clears mud, and ramped pockets keep the outer edge of the side knobs strong for support at full lean.

Casing

HardWall is a 60 TPI enduro-specific casing that balances weight and protection, reinforced with a hard rubber insert on the bead for support and stability at low pressures.

Compound

SmartEVO DH is Pirelli's gravity-specific compound, developed with motorsport expertise and materials for grip, damping and predictability. Designed for mixed terrain and weather conditions.

Compatibility & fit

This 29 x 2.4 tyre fits 29in (622) wheels. Tubeless ready with a folding bead; can also be run with a tube. Developed under ETRTO guidelines for modern wide rims, so check your rim's internal width before fitting. Tyre fitting and tubeless set-up are available as a separate workshop service; they are not included in the price.