Specialized’s Storm has been a favourite tread design for years both in the folding bead lighter weight trail model and here in the more robust and gravity focused steel bead DH version. This is aggressive and dedicated rubber to add extra confidence in challenging conditions.

‘At a shade over 1100g the weight is reasonable considering the tyre’s performance and durability’

The Storm tyre starts with a dual ply soft rubber compounds: a firmer 70a on the base and a more compliant 42a compound on the top. A reliable 60TPI casing with steel beads and extra Butyl inserts gives plenty of sidewall support (and pinch puncture resistance) allowing the tall tread pattern to grip slippery off camber roots. The tall spiky alternating centre knobs dig deep into both loose soil and greasy mud yet clear quickly and resist clogging. Tall shoulder tread gives excellent grip in tight corners or off-camber sections. Traction is unbeatable and really adds that confidence boost you need on a wet weekend of DH racing or uplifts.