Kenda Helldiver Pro AGC 27.5" Folding Tyre

Devilishly fast: the Helldiver Pro Folding Tyre by Kenda

The Helldiver Pro is the new fast downhill tyre from Kenda, equipped with the innovative Advanced Gravity Casing carcass, an improved RSR rubber compound and developed in collaboration with the pros from the Polygon-UR team, including siblings Mick and Tracey Hannah.
The new carcass consists of a combination of the Kenda Vector Shield (KVS) and Iron Cloak Belt (ICB) tyre inserts as well as a 20 mm-thick sidewall apex layer, and equips the Helldiver Pro perfectly for demanding downhill use. This results in increased puncture resistance, improved breakdown protection and a stiffened sidewall. This means you can ride with less tyre pressure without loss of control or grip spoiling your riding experience.
The tread design of the Helldiver Pro strikes a good balance between traction and speed: as fast as a semi-slick, but with superior braking traction and cornering grip. Unlike the Hellkat wired tyre, the Helldiver Pro is specialised for hard, fast race tracks.

Specifications:

Application:

Downhill

Product Line:

pro

Ground Conditions:

hard terrain

Type:

folding tyre

Tubeless System:

TLR (Tubeless Ready)

Technical Information:

Rubber Compound:

RSRDL (Race Stick-E Rubber Dual Layer)

Tread:

K1202

Carcass:

60 tpi, AGC (Advanced Gravity Casing)

Sidewall:

20 mm apex

Puncture Protection:

ICB (Iron Cloak Belt), KVS (Kenda Vector Shield)

Strengths / Weaknesses:

Speed:

5 (out of 5)

Grip:

3 (out of 5)

Puncture Protection:

5 (out of 5)

Durability:

3 (out of 5)

Features:

• fine-profiled, low centre lugs for more braking grip
• aggressive side lugs for plenty of grip in curves
• new AGC carcass prevents punctures
• cut-resistant sidewall with 20 mm apex reduces burping
• new RSR dual-layer rubber compound for more control and durability
• good balance between traction, handling and rolling speed

Models:

27.5x2.4

Dimensions:

27.5 x 2.4"

ETRTO:

60-584

Air Pressure:

1.7-3.5 bars

Load Capacity (max.):

100 kg

Manufacturer Number:

074X5454

Technology:

AGC (Advanced Gravity Casing)
With AGC Kenda designates the completely newly developed tyre carcass consisting of the IBC puncture protection ply, the Kenda Vector Shield carcass fabric and a 20 mm high Apex layer on the tyre bead to stiffen the tyre wall.

ICB (Iron Cloak Belt)
A thin Iron Cloak puncture protection insert - Kenda's best puncture protection - lies directly under the tread. It ensures increased puncture safety with minimal additional weight and best rolling behaviour.

KVS (Kenda Vector Shield)
The Kenda Vector Shield is an interwoven layer of aramid fibres incorporated into the sidewall of the tyre. This creates a particularly light carcass protection with 285 % higher cut resistance than usual with standard protection materials. This allows a weight reduction of up to 200 grams compared to traditional 2-ply carcasses.
Thanks to the Kenda Vector Shield, the carcass is stiffer, less puncture-prone and yet lighter. As a result, it is possible to ride with lower air pressure and thus more grip without being more susceptible to punctures. In addition, the KVS material stiffens the sidewall for improved feedback and handling.
Developed in Kenda's American technology centre and in collaboration between the North American and Taiwanese engineering teams.

20 mm apex
A solid rubber insert on the tyre bead stiffens the sidewall of the tyre, and reduces the likelihood of puncture and burping when the tyre is ridden tubeless.
This apex layer reaches more than 60% higher than traditional apex insoles. This results in increased stiffness and less puncture. The tyre can be ridden at lower pressure without loss of control or grip in corners. The additional stiffness also helps to provide the rider with good feedback at all times.

RSRDL (Race Stick-E Rubber Dual Layer)
Kenda's new RSRDL rubber compound is an evolution of the Race Stick-E Rubber Compound (RSR) developed specifically for Gravity tyres. The base is a rubber mixture of hard Standard Rubber Compound (SRC), covered by soft RSR compound. This rubber compound offers better performance as the harder and more durable SRC layer acts as a firm base for and supports the softer RSR layer. Together they form a compound that provides better control and longer durability.

Contents:

• 1 x Kenda Helldiver Pro AGC 27.5" folding tyre