WTBByway Road TCS Tire - Tubeless
Item # WTBF143
Byway Road TCS Tire
We hardly ever check one box per ride anymore: dirt or road. We ride both, often, in a tangled web connecting backcountry byways, county highways and overgrown trail. Designed for 60/40 split of dirt and pavement, the Byway’s design rolls faster than an average gravel tire, but with more grip than an average slick tire and is a great complement to our gravel, touring, and commuter bikes.
The tread pattern on the Byway is perhaps its most valuable asset for the wandering ride. The smooth centerline won't slow you down on the road, transitioning to a hatched diamond pattern for plentiful grip when you're grinding along dirt and gravel surfaces. Raised side knobs offer more grip for cornering on dirt, as well as durability for exploring off-road areas where rocks and sharp debris are common.
Three size options ensure compatibility both with your frame’s specifications and your intended terrain. A 34mm rolls faster and suits our lighter-duty steeds. We like the wider options for our gravel and touring bikes for more comfort when loaded up with a couple days’ worth of snacks.
- 700c all-road tire for dirt and asphalt rides
- Intended for adventure rigs and endurance bikes
- Dual Compound DNA rubber for rolling speed and grip
- TCS technology ensures tubeless reliability and grip
- Smooth centerline is fast over paved road surfaces
- Diamond-hatch transition for off-road grip under power
- Side knobs lend cornering traction and durability
What do you think about this product?
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December 30, 2020
Skip these
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- 44
- Height
- 5` 11"
- Weight
- 200 lbs
It's true, they do run small. I wanted to love theses tires so bad, but after running 40's which are 35-38s in other manufactures specs I upped the size to 44. I immediately noticed sealant leakage when they were first put on, but I was hopeful. Sadly they flatted, spurting sealant within the first 5 miles of a planned big ride. That was just the back tire, which I ended up swapping. On a ride shortly after the front tire went. I wouldn't trust these tires if someone paid me to use them. They are easy to put on and would be better ran with tubes than tubeless, Like I say in the title, skip these, they aren't worth the heartache...
Kayton
October 24, 2020
Will not fill air even with compressor
- Familiarity:
- I returned this product before using it
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- 700 x 44
700 x 44’s Surprisingly very easy to install, getting air into the tires is a nightmare. Installed on Zipp 303 NSW disc wheels. Front set up took 3 attempts with compressor, minor sealant leaks but sealed after 5 minutes. Tried 8 times on the rear but to no avail, would not inflate at all. Called it in to ask for a replacement tire. Hoping it’s just a defective batch, will report back when I get the replacement.
r0g107437960
September 3, 2020
Great mixed surface tire
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
- Fit:
- Runs small
- Size Bought
- 700x40
- Height
- 5` 9"
- Weight
- 150 lbs
I got the 700x40 tanwall tires for mixed surface riding right from my house (gravel doubletrack, bike paths, roads) and they perform well as an all around tire. Surprisingly grippy climbing on gravel, even out of the saddle if it isn’t too lose and pretty fast on pavement even when running lower pressures. The tan sidewalls are awesome. Pretty easy to set up tubeless with an air compressor. Had one spot on the rear that didn’t want to seal after a few rides, but some extra sealant solved that. Unfortunately they didn’t measure true to size (36mm when first mounted), but have since stretched out to 38.5 (my rims are U28, so that shouldn’t be the issue). Regardless, great tire. If I were doing more gravel and less pavement, I’d go with the 44s if they’ll fit your frame.
Kyle S.
September 2, 2020
Touring
- Size Bought
- 700x44
- Height
- 5` 10"
- Weight
- 140 lbs
Exactly what I was looking for on off road touring. It’s fast rolling and aggressive enough for what I need. Zero flats so far which was a big problem with previous tires
Denise D’Elia
May 12, 2020
Great mixed surface tire
- Familiarity:
- I've used it several times
Set up tubeless. Takes a little effort to spin up with the size of the tire, but rolls extremely efficiently on pavement. Capable handling/ grip on gravel, flowing singletrack, greenways, and fire roads. The only issue has been on silty mud where even knobbies don't handle too much better. An excellent choice for urban assault where pavement is a good percentage of the ride
ker106025049-0
December 16, 2019
Great multi-use tire
- Familiarity:
- I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Really nice tread design for a wide variety of surfaces. I was looking for a tire that would roll fast on pavement but could transition well onto gravel roads, old railroad trails and the occasional single-track and I think I found it in this WTB Byway.
Meghan Bruington