Tightly-spaced center knobs meet aggressive side lugs in the Goodyear Connector Ultimate, which builds tread versatility into a 120 TPI casing with R:Shield puncture protection running underneath. The center tread rolls efficiently on pavement and hardpack while the wider-spaced shoulder knobs dig in when you lean the bike over on loose surfaces. Goodyear's Tubeless Complete construction adds a multi-compound material layer to the casing that improves air retention and resists cuts without adding significant weight compared to standard tubeless-ready designs.

The Dynamic Silica4 compound balances rolling speed with wet-weather traction. This is the same polymer family Goodyear uses in their 4Season road tire but tuned for all-terrain use. The 120 TPI casing provides a supple ride quality that becomes more apparent when you drop tire pressures below the printed recommendations. The R:Shield layer under the tread uses a 15mm strip of tightly-woven material to block sharp debris, while Goodyear's Secure Sidewall protection reinforces the casing against cuts that typically happen when you clip rocks or roots on technical sections.

The Connector Ultimate works across mixed terrain from rural backroads to singletrack. You'll notice the transition between the center tread and shoulder knobs when cornering, which feels abrupt initially but provides consistent bite once you trust the shoulder lugs to hold. The tire mounts easily with a floor pump and maintains pressure reliably due to the Tubeless Complete construction. Folding bead construction keeps packed weight reasonable for a tire with this level of puncture protection. Available in black or tan sidewalls across 700x35c, 700x40c, 700x45c, 700x50c, and 650x50b sizes.