Based on the perceived and real performance advantages of the radial casing constructions in Schwalbes mountain bike tires, we predicted that it was only a matter of time before more brands got on board with this technology. While weve seen a similar design from the small brand Zleen, it turns out, somewhat surprisingly, that Vee Tire Co. is the first larger tire brand to officially roll out radial casings on its tires. Vees new RAD-Core tires were unveiled just recently at iceBike.The Attack FSX is one of the tires that will be offered with the RAD-Core radial casing.What Are Radial Tires?Traditional mountain bike tire casings use criss-crossing threads arranged diagonally, typically at 45 degrees to the direction of travel. Tires with a radial construction, like those on a car, have the casing threads arranged radially, or at 90 degrees, perpendicular (or close to it) to the direction of travel.This orientation allows the tire to be more supple and deform to the trail surface more locally, creating a larger contact patch and improving traction. The suppleness of the radial casing also means the tires can be run at higher pressures, which reduces rolling resistance and decreases the chances of pinch flats, while still achieving the same or higher levels of grip.Schwalbe was the first to market with its radial tires, and it has enjoyed plenty of success and critical acclaim in the year and a half since they launched. But Schwalbes radial casing isnt even a true radial construction; it is somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-20 degrees from 90. Even then, it has proven to work very, very well, garnering many accolades from cycling media, including members of the BikeRumor team.RAD-Core adds to Vee Tire Co.s list of casing constructions.RAD-CoreDubbed RAD-Core, Vees radial design features casing threads arranged in a true radial pattern at 90 degrees, completely perpendicular to the direction of travel. According to the brand, this innovative radial construction aligns casing threads perpendicular to the ride direction, boosting grip and expanding the contact patch while reducing rolling resistance. Built with reinforced materials, it offers excellent puncture resistance and impact absorption delivering a fast, durable, and controlled ride on any terrain.So far, RAD-Core casings are only listed as an option for three of Vees more aggressive, gravity-oriented tires. These include the Attack FSX, the Attack HPL, and the Snap WCE MK2. According to the brands website, the RAD-Core casing is 72 tpi, and all three tires use the brands Full 40 Compound, with all tread knobs using the same soft rubber compound designed for maximum traction. The only other information that we currently have is that they will be coming in 27.5 x 2.5 and 29 x 2.5 sizes. Unfortunately, weights are not listed, but we wouldnt expect them to be particularly lightweight given the weight of their GXE-Core and DH-Core counterparts.The Attack HPL (left) and the Snap WCE MK2 (right) are the other tires that will be offered with RAD-Core radial casings.Vee Tire Co. RAD-Core: Pricing and AvailabilityAll three of Vees new RAD-Core radial casing tires are already listed on the brands website, but none of them are available for purchase just yet. Interestingly, all of the tires are listed at $65, but that doesnt seem correct given that weve read reports from other outlets stating projected pricing closer to $80. Weve reached out to Vee Tire representatives for additional information and will update this as soon as we know more. veetires.comThe post Vee Tire Co. Launches RAD-Core Radial Casings for Three of Its Gravity-Oriented Tires appeared first on Bikerumor.