The new Schwalbe Radial range changes the feel of an MTB tyre completely.
More damping, a larger contact patch, improved grip under braking and cornering, plus a calmer ride feel on rough terrain.

But not every Radial tyre suits every rider.

This selector helps match the best front and rear tyre combination based on:

• terrain
• riding style
• rider weight
• e-bike vs pedal bike
• rim width
• flow vs chunk
• efficiency vs grip priorities

Whether you ride fast hardpack trail, wet roots, steep enduro, bike park or full-power e-MTB terrain, this tool helps narrow down the best Schwalbe Radial setup for your riding.

How To Use This Tool

Start by selecting the type of riding you actually do most often — not the one perfect trail you rode once six months ago.

The selector adjusts tyre recommendations based on:

• terrain conditions
• riding style
• rider weight
• e-bike vs pedal bike
• wheel size
• rim width
• rolling speed vs grip priorities

Terrain

Move toward:

• Mud for wet roots, soft dirt, loose conditions and winter riding
• Hardpack for dry, fast, compact trails and bike park surfaces

“Loose over hard” sits in the middle and is common in many Australian riding areas.

Riding Style

Move toward:

• XC for lighter, faster rolling setups
• Trail for mixed everyday riding
• Enduro for rougher descending and aggressive riding
• Downhill for maximum support, grip and casing strength

Trail Character

• Flow favours speed, support and lower rolling resistance
• Chunk increases emphasis on damping, grip, braking traction and stronger casings

Priority

• Efficient shifts recommendations toward faster rolling compounds and tread patterns
• Grip favours softer rubber and more aggressive tyres

Rider Weight

Heavier riders naturally place more load into tyre casing support, braking traction and sidewall stability.
Higher rider weight increases bias toward stronger Gravity casing recommendations.

E-Bike vs Pedal Bike

E-bikes generate:

• more sustained torque
• more braking load
• higher tyre temperatures
• greater casing stress

Selecting e-bike increases weighting toward:

• Gravity casing
• stronger sidewalls
• rear braking traction
• durability-focused tyre combinations

Rim Width

Wider rims support:

• larger tyre volumes
• stronger sidewall support
• lower pressures

The selector uses rim width to help recommend ideal tyre widths.

Heat Map Graphic

The terrain map visualises where each tyre sits:

• bottom left = faster rolling / hardpack
• upper right = maximum grip / loose terrain
• centre = balanced all-round performance

Highlighted tyres represent your current recommended front and rear setup.

You can also click any tyre icon in the graphic to jump directly to its recommendation card.