Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R

The Pirelli Scorpion Enduro R is a rear-wheel specific tire designed to work as the perfect complement to the Scorpion Enduro M up front. Where the Enduro M is built for front-end grip and cornering traction, the Enduro R focuses on what matters most at the back: braking power, traction under pedaling load, and reliable hookup on every surface. Its medium profile tread is engineered specifically for rear-wheel demands, with added reliability for uncompromising performance across a variety of terrain.

The SmartGRIP Compound is the result of decades of Pirelli motorsport experience in Motocross and Rally competitions, blending mechanical grip and chemical grip into a single, consistent formulation. Tear resistance and puncture protection keep the tire performing reliably as the knobs wear over time, so the tire feels equally capable on its last ride as on its first.

Decades of victories in Motocross and Rally competitions around the world led our engineers to the development of a new innovative rubber formulation: the SmartGRIP Compound for the Scorpion™ MTB which blends together opposite features:
- Tear resistance for the maximum mechanical grip on dry and wet surfaces together with the maximum resistance against punctures;
- Chemical grip on wet terrain for unconditional riding in any kind of weather;
The SmartGRIP Compound is the result of an extensive process of research and development that led us to absolute performances in either dry and wet conditions. We chose a single compound formulation in order to achieve the most consistent performances throughout the entire lifespan of the tyre even when the knobs start to wear off.

The HardWALL is a reinforced mtb casing that features a bead-to-bead protection together with an insert of hard rubber above the bead making it a construction capable of handling the most aggressive riding styles. The multiple reinforcement integrated with the carcass deliver a solid support when riding at low inflation pressure, especially thanks to the thick rubber insert which easily handles high weight loads and prevents pinch flats. The result is a 60tpi mountain bike casing whch is very stable at low inflation pressure increasing its reliability and the riding quality. The HardWALL casing is specifically designed for trail and enduro riding.

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Features:

• Rear-wheel specific tread design engineered for traction, braking grip, and consistent hookup under load
• SmartGRIP Compound: single-compound formulation combining mechanical and chemical grip in all conditions, with consistent performance across the full lifespan of the tire
• HardWALL casing: bead-to-bead protection with hard rubber bead insert for maximum reliability and pinch-flat resistance at low pressure
• 60 TPI construction
• Medium profile tread for uncompromising performance over a variety of terrains
• The perfect rear pairing for the Scorpion Enduro M front tire
• Tubeless Ready
• Made in Italy

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Specifications:

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Our thoughts:
The Enduro R makes the most sense when you are already running, or planning to run, the Scorpion Enduro M at the front. Pirelli has engineered these two tires to work together as a system: the M handles the steering and cornering duties, the R focuses on traction and braking. The SmartGRIP Compound is a step softer than the SmartGRIP Gravity used in the Enduro M, which suits the rear position well since you need reliable drive traction more than you need cornering edge grip. The HardWALL casing keeps everything stable at the low pressures that bring out the best in a softer compound. A solid choice for any enduro or aggressive trail rider who wants matched tires front and rear.