The X-Grip tyre range is a wild mix of Austrian engineering and cheeky personality, offering everything from soft gummy compounds that cling to rocks like a gecko on caffeine, to hard-as-nails rubber that laughs in the face of gravel.
X-Grip Tyre Range Overview
X-Grip, founded in Styria, Austria, has built a reputation for enduro and motocross tyres with names that sound more like comic book heroes than rubber products—Jack the Gripper, HulkyBoy, Escalator, and Super X-Gear. Each tyre is available in different compounds (Soft, Medium, Medium+, Hard), giving riders the freedom to match their rubber to the terrain and their riding style.
Tread Patterns & Compounds
- Jack the Gripper
- FIM-approved competition tyre with a 2/3/2 center-knob pattern.
- Available in Soft, Medium, Medium+, and Hard compounds.
- Soft grips like Velcro on mud and roots, while Hard shrugs off rocky trails with durability.
- HulkyBoy
- A fatty front tyre (90/100) with a chunky tread that looks like it’s been hitting the gym.
- Comes in Soft and Hard compounds.
- Soft excels in mixed terrain but wears faster, while Hard is the marathon runner—less grip in mud, but it’ll outlast your patience.
- Escalator (Extreme Enduro)
- Designed for brutal climbs and gnarly rock gardens.
- Only available in one compound—because when you’re scaling cliffs, you don’t need options, you need survival.
- Super X-Gear (Motocross)
- Built for speed and aggression on the track.
- Single compound, directional tread, and a no-nonsense attitude.
Hard vs. Soft Compounds
- Soft Compound: Think of it as the “clingy friend”—sticks to everything, gives insane traction, but wears down faster than your patience in a traffic jam.
- Hard Compound: The stoic, long-lasting type. Less grip in mud, but it’ll keep rolling long after softer tyres have cried uncle.
- Medium & Medium+: The Goldilocks options—balanced grip and durability, perfect for riders who want versatility without commitment issues.
Why Riders Love Them
- Versatility: With multiple compounds and tread designs, X-Grip tyres cover everything from snow and ice to gravel and clay.
- Durability Ratings: Each tyre is scored for terrain and longevity, so you can pick the right mix of grip and lifespan.
- Comical Branding: Let’s be honest—who doesn’t want to say they’re riding with a HulkyBoy up front and Jack the Gripper out back?
The X-Grip tyre range delivers enduro, motocross, and extreme off-road performance with unique tread patterns and compound choices (Soft, Medium, Hard). Whether you’re clawing up rock faces with the Escalator, blasting tracks with the Super X-Gear, or balancing grip and durability with Jack the Gripper and HulkyBoy, X-Grip tyres combine Austrian precision with playful personality. In short: they grip, they rip, and they’ll make you smile while doing it.