'Lightest' BMX tyre reworked to cater for 24 inch wheels

KHE Mac-2 24 inch version launched

After the initial success and demand for their super-light 20-inch folding BMX Tyres, KHE has now transferred this technology into 24-inch versions, designed for mountain bikers who ride skate parks.

Matt Andrews of Ison distribution said: "The 24-inch Mac2 Park Tyres will be available in a couple of weeks and look set to be hot items this Summer."

Weighing in at 480grams the tyre is 55mm wide, has a Kevlar sidewall and are able to hold up to 8Bar in pressure.

A quick comparison against other popular tyres shows just how light they are:

KHE Mac2 Park 24" 480g

Schwalbe Table Top 24" Folding 560g

Schwalbe Crazy Bob 24" 950g

Maxxis Holy Roller 24" 620g

Maxxis High Roller 24" 1150g

Maxxis Hookworm 24" 1000g

DMR Moto RT 24" 760g

KHE Mac2 Park 24" Folding tyres: rrp£37.50

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