Riders have been asking for a tire that can enhance speed while giving them plenty of confidence while cornering and the slaughter dh 26 wired mtb tyre from specialized is just that by lowering the centre tread for high speed and keeping much taller side knob edges for secure braking and cornering the slaughter dh tire is all but guaranteed to get you to the bottom first plus with butyl inserts at the tire bead they even have you covered against pinch flats when the trail gets particul