Rene Herse Poteau Mountain TC Tire - Tubeless, Folding, 700 x 48mm

The Rene Herse Poteau Mountain TC is a high-volume, race-inspired semi-slick tire designed to deliver an exceptional balance of speed, comfort, and control across mixed terrain. Built around Rene Herse’s philosophy of supple casings and wide tires, it offers road-like efficiency with surprising off-road capability.

The defining feature is its semi-slick tread design, which pairs a smooth, fast-rolling center with more aggressive side knobs for cornering grip. Unlike traditional semi-slicks, it maintains a round profile, providing consistent handling and predictable transitions when leaning into turns. This makes it feel fast on pavement while still offering confidence on gravel and rough surfaces.

The TC (Tubeless Compatible) casing is designed for low rolling resistance and excellent ride quality, emphasizing suppleness over heavy puncture layers. This results in improved comfort, better traction, and lower energy loss compared to stiffer tires.

Key Features / Technical Details

• Semi-slick tread: smooth center for speed, side knobs for cornering grip
• High-volume 700x48c design for comfort and traction
• TC (Tubeless Compatible) construction for lower pressures and improved ride quality
• Supple casing reduces rolling resistance and improves compliance
• Round tire profile for predictable handling and smooth transitions
• Folding bead construction

Technical Specifications

• Size: 700x48c
• Weight: approximately ~500–550g (varies by casing version)
• Type: tubeless-compatible folding tire
• Casing: high-suppleness (TC) construction
• Recommended pressure: typically low-pressure setup for comfort and traction

Rolling Performance

• Very low rolling resistance for its size (closer to slick tires than knobbies)
• Faster than most knobby gravel tires, especially on pavement and hardpack
• Excellent balance of speed and grip for mixed terrain
• Not ideal for deep mud or very loose conditions

The Poteau Mountain TC is ideal for riders who want a wide, fast gravel tire that blends road speed with off-road confidence—perfect for endurance gravel, mixed-surface racing, and high-volume all-road setups.