The Crown Gem is ideal for all mountain and endure riding because of the knob spacing and height. It got taller side knobs for more cornering control and an aggressive yet fast center knob pattern for undeniable traction. Even the width of the tire itself contributes to its consistency.

What stood out about this tire to me especially was the rolling resistance. The center knobs are shorter than the rest to enable faster rolling over both wet and dry terrain, while the the rest of the tread is more aggressive on the sides for traction and cornering. The Crown R gives you great maneuverability without sacrificing speed.

The Crown pattern features side knobs aggressive enough that the tire can hook up in all conditions, but it also eliminates the tire from pushing when you go through a corner. The elongated tread and spacing was designed to clear mud from the tire so that it doesn pack on. This tire is incredibly versatile in all kinds of terrain.