Overdrive vs Sonderklasse II review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Overdrive vs Continental Sonderklasse II tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Continental respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Overdrive is better for hybrid activities, Continental Sonderklasse II is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Race Tires activities.

Overdrive

Sonderklasse II

For all-weather trekking and commuting

With its single minded design, the six day hero of the wooden boards

Created to meet the demands of the European trekking market, the Overdrive has a grooved slick design for all-weather application, as well as a K2 breaker to provide excellent protection from encounters

Extremely light and fast handling tire – made for endurance racing on the wooden boards. A special slick profile for the highest speeds puts this tire into a class of its own in our track racing range.

Features

K2 Puncture Protection
Reflective stripe
City/touring tire
Grooved slick design – front or rear

Features

Usage

Technologies

MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead-to-bead protection and add our K2 (Aramid Composite) layer under the tread for unparalleled durability.
K2 Available in select tires, this Maxxis-exclusive fabric provides greater puncture protection than aramid. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that ride quality and performance remain unsurpassed.

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB90905100
Size: 27.5X1.65 Etrto: 42-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 535 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: SILKWORM/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID

700

Part #: TB95688700
Size: 700X38C Etrto: 40-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 544 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 75 Tech: K2/REF Color: BLACK Application: HYBRID