The Judge is our most adventurous drive tire. The center knobs alternate between long and wide to provide the powerful braking traction and performance required from a rear tire. The solid outer knobs provide support and bite to keep you glued through corners. The Judge has a flatter profile than most other tires, making it easier to reach the outer knobs when cornering. The Judge keeps everything in check, whether on dry and loose surfaces or wet and sloppy ones.

Optimal rim width inside: 25-35 mm

Use: Enduro • Gravity

Surface: Dirty • Loose • Rocky • Wet

FUNCTIONS

Massive lugs in every tread area demonstrate the Judge's commitment to traction above all else. Long, thick lugs overcome rocky terrain without flexing under heavy cornering forces. Each lug is cut, essentially doubling the number of edges in contact with the trail.

The Judge's side tread arch is flatter than most tires, which allows the side knobs to engage more quickly during cornering than a tire with a rounded profile. This allows the side knobs to dig into the ground faster and deeper, improving cornering traction on loose trails without camber.

The Judge features wide, blocky tread blocks that maximize braking traction and extend tire life. The side knobs extend beyond the tire's sidewall, protecting it from cuts when steering backwards. We recommend pairing the Judge as a rear tire with the Verdict 2.5 or Vigilante 2.5 up front.

- TCS (Tubeless Compatible System) is WTB's standardized tubeless system. These tires feature a TCS tubeless casing that virtually eliminates punctures and allows for lower tire pressures for improved traction and comfort compared to a traditional tubed tire.

TRITEC

TriTec combines three different rubber compounds to provide varying levels of grip, support, and durability depending on their placement in the tread. The high-durability rubber underpins the entire tread pattern, extending slightly into the base of each lug to provide additional support beneath the softer compounds used in the rest of each lug. The center lugs are made of a medium-durability compound that provides grip and durability without sacrificing rolling performance, while the outer lugs are made of the softest compound for maximum grip and a slow rebound.

TOUGH

Two full casing layers extend from bead to bead to provide a more puncture-resistant tire surface. The use of two layers of casing also provides additional sidewall support during cornering and allows riders to experience increased traction at lower pressures than would be possible with thinner, single-ply casings. TCS Tough tires are a reliable choice for aggressive, enduro, gravity, and e-bike riders seeking maximum peace of mind on the trail. Some riders may opt for a TCS Tough tire on the rear while also enjoying the weight savings of a single-ply TCS Light tire on the front.

SG1 is the toughest, most durable protection technology ever combined with WTB's iconic Trail Boss, Vigilante, Judge and Verdict treads, taking the proven "Tough" dual-layer option to a whole new level.
Additional puncture protection runs beneath the tread, making the tire more resistant to sharp objects lurking in the mud. But the reinforcement doesn't stop there. With the clear goal of reinforcing the tire's most vulnerable areas, WTB introduced the new IP+ technology, tripling the height of the proven Inner Peace technology found in all Tough casing tires. This improvement not only protects the tire bead from damage but also significantly strengthens the sidewall structure while providing adequate flexibility.

Our athletes and R&D testers are especially excited about this upgrade, as it allows for greater comfort and traction with lower pressures without sacrificing tire stability under high compressions or during sharp cornering. More protection AND more support – a win-win!