Pro racers have been asking us for a semi-slick—a tire that combines the speed of our slicks with the traction of our knobbies. They didn’t want a conventional semi-slick, but the same round profile as our other Rene Herse tires, for predictable cornering grip at all times—whether in a muddy gravel race or during a paved descent with ultra-fast hairpin turns.

So we went about reinventing semi-slick tires. It took three years of R&D and resulted in three new patents. The Corkscrew Climb semi-slick is named after the biggest climb of the SBT GRVL race in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Instead of distinct zones with different tread patterns, the slick tread transitions gradually into the side knobs, for better and more predictable grip as the bike leans into a corner. The first row of knobs is anchored on the center tread to stiffen the knobs for superior traction under extreme power—important when you sprint or climb out of the saddle and rock the bike from side to side. The knobs are arranged with our proprietary noise cancelling technology, making this tire almost eerily quiet for a gravel tire.

The innovations don’t stop there: The radius of the tread is larger than that of the casing—effectively creating a tire that corners like a much-wider tire. This innovation also allows us to make the center tread thin and supple for ultra-low rolling resistance, while the tall side knobs provide superb traction when the tire sinks into the surface.

Together with our supple casings, the result is a semi-slick tire that’s faster than most slicks on the market. We don’t use the word ‘revolution’ lightly—try these tires yourself and tell us whether you notice the difference!

The Standard casing is our more affordable option: comfortable and fast, yet also strong to withstand considerable abuse. The Extralight casing takes the performance, comfort and feel of your bike to an entirely new level. The Endurance casing is reinforced for extra sidewall protection and puncture resistance, while retaining the speed and comfort for which Rene Herse tires are famous. The Endurance Plus casing provides the ultimate in sidewall protection for extremely tough conditions.

The Corkscrew Climb is tubeless-compatible. For tubeless setup, we recommend Rene Herse Supple Sealant. When used with tubes, we recommend Rene Herse TPU tubes.

Pro Tip: Use the Rene Herse Tire Pressure Calculator as a starting point to dial in your tire pressure.

Technical Details

Clincher, folding bead
Tubeless-compatible
ISO size: 44 - 622 mm
Recommended rim: 17 - 28 mm (inner width), hookless or with hooks
Maximum pressure: 60 psi (4 bar)
Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 43 mm
Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 44 mm
Extralight casing: +1 mm width
Tubeless: +0.5 mm width
Made in Japan

Standard casing

Supple casing
Tan sidewalls
517 g

Extralight casing

Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing
The ultimate in speed and comfort
Tan sidewalls
481 g

Endurance casing

The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave
Protective belt under sidewalls and tread
Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions
Dark tan sidewalls
552 g

Endurance Plus casing

Extra-tough casing with ultra-strong threads
Protective belt under sidewalls and tread
The ultimate in sidewall protection
Dark tan sidewalls
564 g

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