XC rear tire at 650g [ which one has most traction]

[bokiscout]

I'm using wolfpack reace 2.4 at back. It weights +-700 grams.

The grip is fine. I have never experienced a slip even on wet trails (not muddy, just wet). Overall I'm raelly satisfied with the tire.

Since I need a new one after 4 000 km, I'm cosidering to try somethin lighter, around 650 grams at 2.4:
1. Sworks Renegade 2.35
2. Sworks FastTrack 2.35
3. Pireli XC Rc Lite 2.4
4. Wolfpack speed 2.4

Which one of this will have the most traction in cornering and braking?

Also feel free to recomend me somethig else based on experience, not on marketing.

[DanW]

Traction for a low tread tyre is going to be whichever you can run at a low enough pressure to balance grip and support. It varies a little by different rims, but a more supportive sidewall and slightly tackier compound than the absolute flimsiest and absolute hardest tyre would be my go-to for XC rear with decent durability, speed and grip. Unless it is really muddy, I don't think knob height adds much grip compared to sidewall and compound, especially on the rear.

I've tried the 2 S-Works tyres and whilst they are decent enough, I found the sidewalls really flimsy. I had to add 5-10psi compared to my preferred Conti or Bontrager tyres to not have them rolling sideways on the rim every two seconds. That in turn made them very hard and unforgiving when it came to damping and grip.

I really like Conti Race King Protections (Black Chilli compound) if we are talking low weight and fast rolling, but I wish they did an updated wider version. You can definitely feel the lack of width when it gets rough and rocky. Good enough for Pidcock but added risk of punctures (mine have been great)

The Kenda XC tyres are pretty popular in the US as the well loved low weight XC option. They are hard to get in the UK so I don't have personal experience of these but there are lot of reviews online

You can also check out Bicycle Rolling Resistance for some nice objective details, but also make sure to check actual riding reviews, e.g.
https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.co ... xc-rc-lite

[snaxez]

You can try Wolfpack Race/Speed in dry conditions or Cross/Speed when more grip is needed.
For more muddy conditions go for Cross/Race.

[bokiscout]

Since I already have experience with Wolfpack, like dialed in preasure and everything. I thing my best bet is to try Wolfpack Speed at the rear.

Thank You.

[pushpush]

I am also a fan of the WP Race/Speed combo for going fast. For daily riding/training I use RaceKings.