Hutchinson

Touareg TLR Hardskin 650b Tire

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"The 650b Touareg Hardskin is dialed for rough routes. It gives me the volume and suppleness I need for comfort without losing speed. It’s also super reliable. I haven’t had a single flat since swapping to these, even through thorny doubletrack and rocky stretches."

Engineered for speed, control, and durability, the Hutchinson Touareg 650b Tubeless Ready Hardskin tire is made for gravel cyclists who tackle aggressive terrain with intent. The smaller 650b format allows for increased tire volume, creating a plush, responsive feel that excels on rough roads and uneven trails. A 127 TPI casing, adapted from Hutchinson’s premium road tires, ensures flexibility and low rolling resistance.

What sets the Hardskin version apart is its full bead-to-bead protection layer, designed to fend off punctures, sidewall cuts, and trail damage without adding unnecessary weight. The bi-compound tread combines a fast-rolling center with grippy shoulders, while a tight, small-block pattern delivers control and versatility on loose gravel, hardpack, or pavement transitions.

Optimized for tubeless setups and lower pressures, this tire elevates grip and comfort when the route turns rowdy. Whether you’re bikepacking through the high desert, exploring forest service roads, or racing through the unknown, the Touareg 650b Hardskin is built to roll fast, ride far, and stay strong.