PIRELLI X CAST PROTAGONIST HARDWALL TLR TYRE 29 X 2.40
The Pirelli x Cast Protagonist HardWall TLR Tyre 29 x 2.40 represents an elite technical partnership between the gravity specialists at Cast and the legendary motorsport-derived engineering of Pirelli.Purpose-built to conquer the unique demands of aggressive enduro racing, this premium front-biased tyre delivers an exceptional balance of mechanical traction, high-speed stability, and predictable cornering dynamics. Whether you are hunting for seconds on the technical downhill tracks at Mount Buller or carving deep, loamy lines in the Otway Ranges, the Protagonist is engineered to inspire total confidence and reward aggressive riding.
At the core of its design is an innovative V-shape tread pattern that promotes seamless, highly progressive directional changes through corners.By offering a varying level of mechanical support as your lean angle increases, the tyre sends clear, informative feedback straight through your bars, allowing you to safely find and exploit the absolute limits of traction.Generous spacing between the large centre blocks ensures deep soil penetration and lightning-fast mud shedding in wet conditions, keeping your braking lines predictable and reliable.
This specific variant utilizes Pirelli's specialized HardWall carcass construction.Unlike heavy, dual-ply gravity casings, the HardWall architecture relies on a robust 60 TPI single-ply nylon base equipped with comprehensive bead-to-bead puncture armour. It features a stiff, hard-rubber apex insert molded directly above the folding aramid bead. This clever layout significantly stabilizes the tyre sidewalls under hard cornering loads, preventing the casing from folding or squirming, while offering excellent pinch-flat protection so you can run lower operating pressures with total peace of mind. Complete with the ultra-soft, temperature-stable SmartEVO DH rubber compound, this tyre dampens harsh trail chatter and provides immense chemical grip across dry hardpack, loose gravel, and slippery wet roots alike.
Key Features
Intelligent V-Design Tread: Delivers highly progressive side-to-side feedback as you lean the bike over, letting you feel exactly where the limits of traction sit.
SmartEVO DH Rubber Compound: Pirelli’s softest, race-specific gravity formulation providing exceptional mechanical damping and chemical grip on wet or dry tracks.
HardWall Casing Architecture: Combines a 60 TPI nylon construction with bead-to-bead protection to offer the perfect balance between impact defense and a supple ride feel.
Hard-Rubber Bead Inserts: Reinforced above the folding bead to provide structural sidewall support and prevent nasty pinch flats at lower inflation pressures.
Ramped Shoulder Knob Pockets: Reinforces the outer cornering blocks to prevent folding or squirming when loading the tyre heavily into high-speed corners.
Specifications
Brand: Pirelli x Cast
Model: Protagonist HardWall TLR
Wheel Size: 29-inch (622mm)
Tyre Width: 2.40 inches
ETRTO Sizing: 62-622
Type: Tubeless Ready (TLR)
Casing Density: 60 TPI Single-Ply
Puncture Protection: HardWall bead-to-bead wrap with rubber apex inserts
Compound Type: SmartEVO DH (Supersoft 42 Shore A)
Bead Construction: Folding Aramid
Optimised Rim Width: Recommended for modern 30mm internal rims
Claimed Weight: 1190g
