Continental Gator Hardshell Tire - 27 x 1-1/4 Clincher Wire Black 180tpi. Continental Gator Hardshell Tires are designed with Hardshell-ProTection to provide puncture protection and plenty of mileage. A wider PolyX Breaker and a three ply carcass make these hardshell tires puncture-resistant so they can take on rough surfaces and rugged tarmac.

High-mileage carbon-black tread compound

Duraskin sidewall protection in addition to Hardshell features provides a durable high-performance tire suited to athletic urban riding styles

Hardshell protection consists of casing-ply overlap covering more of the sidewall than normal plus an extra-wide PolyX breaker

An extra-wide PolyX Breaker sits under the tread center and shoulders making these tires reliable in an urban setting

The 3-ply carcass each layer with 60 TPI covers the entire tire