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Hutchinson's Gravel range evolves

23.June - 2026

New tires developed with precision for the speed and control required by gravel racing.

Hutchinson launches the latest evolution of its Touareg performance gravel tire: the Touareg Race.

 

The 50mm width is now available across Hutchinson's entire gravel tire range, including the Caracal Race, considered one of the fastest gravel tires in the world.

 

Hutchinson, the French tire manufacturer with over 130 years of engineering experience, today announced the latest evolution of its gravel tire line with the introduction of two new tires: Touareg Race and Caracal Race GS.

 

 

 

 

Touareg Race: an evolution

 

Developed to meet the demands of elite gravel racing, the Touareg Race incorporates the innovative technology of the Caracal Race into the proven Touareg tread design. Handcrafted in France, it combines the Mach Tread 3.0 compound, which provides 25% more springback and 10% more tear resistance.

Performance tests demonstrate that the Touareg Race is 35% more efficient than the previous Hardskin version. It is available in widths of 40, 45 and 50 mm.

 

 

 

 

 

Hutchinson's statement

 

“Gravel racing has evolved into a discipline defined by pure performance, data, and marginal gains. With the Caracal Race established as our fastest gravel tire, we developed the Touareg Race to complete the system. Together, this combination covers the vast majority of race conditions and represents the fastest gravel setup we’ve ever created.”

 

 

 

GridSkin Technology

 

With over a century of tire innovation, Hutchinson now introduces GridSkin technology to its gravel racing tires. The GridSkin reinforcement mesh specifically protects the tire sidewalls against cuts and tears, reducing the risk of punctures without significantly impacting weight or rolling resistance.

 

 

Modern and wider profiles

 

Recognizing the trend towards higher volume tires, Hutchinson developed 50mm versions for the entire new line, including for the first time the ultra-fast Caracal Race.

 

Pricing

 

Touareg Race: 59,99€

Caracal Race GS: 64,99€

 

Now available!

 

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