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E-Bike Tires · Schwalbe

Schwalbe Super Moto-X 27.5x2.40 E-Bike Tire

The Super Moto-X is Schwalbe's heavy-duty balloon tire for fast, heavy e-bikes, and it is one of the few 27.5-inch tires that combines a smooth, quick-rolling tread with a serious puncture belt and an e-bike speed rating. It is a common original-equipment tire on premium commuters and a popular upgrade on mid-range 27.5 hardtail-style e-bikes that came with knobbies. The wide 2.40 casing soaks up rough pavement. It is heavier and pricier than a basic tire, but owners tend to replace it with another one, which says a lot.

27.5-inch commuter and hybrid e-bikesRiders who want comfort and puncture protection on pavementReplacing knobby tires on a street-ridden hardtail e-bike

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Key considerations

  • Confirm your frame and fork clear a 2.40-inch tire
  • Check rim width — wide casings want a rim of roughly 25 mm inner width or more
  • Size 27.5x2.40 (ETRTO 62-584); Schwalbe also sells 26, 28 and 20-inch versions
  • Wire-bead versions are heavier than folding ones

Pros

  • Fast-rolling and comfortable
  • Strong puncture protection
  • E-bike rated

Considerations

  • Premium price
  • Heavy
  • Not for loose trails

Features & specifications

Size27.5x2.40

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Compatibility notes

  • 27.5-inch (584 mm) rims with adequate frame clearance for a 2.40 tire

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