Same here. That's why I've been running the Gen3 E13 TRS tires in Mopo compound but trail casing (1050g). Cushcore rear though (+250g), but I've never had any problem with casing durability or flats. In the front I'm running the same but with a Tubolito tube. Again, no flats in 2 seasons on the same tire/tube. Unfortunately, E13 stopped making that version and it's now a 1200g tire.
I'll be running the Contis on my hardtail without inserts and the E13 on my full-suspension bike to see which feel I prefer (1050g casing + 250g insert VS 1200-1300g tire without insert) (those wheelsets will be interchangeable on both bikes to compare).
I guess at some point Conti will make the lighter versions in sticky compounds, at least I'm hoping even if they say that they don't plan to for now.
Jan. 17, 2023, 8:11 a.m. - Martin
Same here. That's why I've been running the Gen3 E13 TRS tires in Mopo compound but trail casing (1050g). Cushcore rear though (+250g), but I've never had any problem with casing durability or flats. In the front I'm running the same but with a Tubolito tube. Again, no flats in 2 seasons on the same tire/tube. Unfortunately, E13 stopped making that version and it's now a 1200g tire. I'll be running the Contis on my hardtail without inserts and the E13 on my full-suspension bike to see which feel I prefer (1050g casing + 250g insert VS 1200-1300g tire without insert) (those wheelsets will be interchangeable on both bikes to compare). I guess at some point Conti will make the lighter versions in sticky compounds, at least I'm hoping even if they say that they don't plan to for now.