WTB's chunky Vigilante is a great -Jl all-rounder tyre, particularly if you're into tubeless running. The tread pattern uses wide placed split top blocks that grumble a bit on the road but it accelerates okay despite its big size.
It digs into a wide range of
dirt very effectively and the dual compound gives reasonable if not remarkable
grip. The big rounded carcass rolls easily into turns and the stepped knob
pattern means grip stays consistent. There are enough well supported shoulder
knobs to hang in pretty hard when you're cranked right over or crabbing across
off cambers too.
The tall, fat body of the tyre adds a lot of air
cushioning and WTB's tyres blow up tubeless better than almost anyone's. The
high volume carcass is relatively light on the TCS version though so it needs
to be kept well pressurised to keep its shape under load. It can also get
bouncy if you're slapping it hard through a sequence of hits.
An imminent range renaming
includes the addition of a new 'Tough Fast Rolling' blend that potentially
offers the best of both TCS and AM worlds.
Big volume, easy tubeless
all-round grip but floppy when soft.
Weight 790g
Width 57mm
Height 54mm
