{"id":12940,"date":"2026-08-24T03:12:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capdatacycling.com\/wp\/?post_type=product&p=12940"},"modified":"2026-08-24T03:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T03:12:07","slug":"silca-protocol-32-rcg-3-gravel-tire","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.capdatacycling.com\/wp\/product\/silca-protocol-32-rcg-3-gravel-tire\/","title":{"rendered":"SILCA Protocol 32″ RCG-3 Gravel Tire"},"content":{"rendered":"

The RCG-3 is the\u00a0successful\u00a0result of our mission to make the best gravel tire on the planet.\u00a0Arriving at gravel tire development with a fresh perspective, we took the characteristics everyone\u00a0loves about\u00a0fast\u00a0XC MTB tires and\u00a0optimized\u00a0them for\u00a0modern\u00a0gravel\u00a0with ultra-fast road tire casing concepts.\u00a0The\u00a0RCG-3\u00a0delivers robust flat protection without sacrificing speed. It was engineered for harsh courses and unpredictable terrain like you find in\u00a0Category 3 gravel events like Unbound, Big Sugar, and The Rift.<\/p>\n

Built around our supple Pulsar casing, the RCG-3 integrates an under-tread puncture breaker selected through many rounds of testing for its superior impact resistance. Unlike conventional protective tires that feel heavy and sluggish due to high internal friction, the RCG-3 architecture minimizes hysteretic losses to protect against flats while maintaining optimal rolling efficiency and traction.<\/p>\n

The RCG-3\u00a0tread features tightly spaced, elongated center knobs that increase both in size and height as the pattern moves outwards to enhance\u00a0buoyancy and contact patch during cornering. This clever shape keeps you rolling smoothly on the rubber rather than squirming on the casing.<\/p>\n

To maximize its unique structural layup, the RCG-3 is tuned for slightly higher baseline inflation.\u00a0This optimized pressure dynamic prevents over-deflection, stabilizes the contact patch, and enhances pinch-flat protection without compromising traction or handling confidence.\u00a0Accordingly, we\u00a0added a new casing\u00a0option\u00a0to our tire pressure calculator to account for the differences needed for the race casing in our tires.\u00a0The result is a fast, supple, and resilient tire that allows riders to attack demanding courses knowing\u00a0their speed\u00a0won’t\u00a0be compromised by a flat.<\/p>\n

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710g
\n\u2022 120 TPI
\n\u2022 SealSkin Protection Layer
\n\u2022 Fastest Pulsar compound
\n\u2022 Width as measured on a 25mm rim after 24 hours
\n\u2022 Designed for the courses like Unbound and Big Sugar
\n\u2022 Moderate tread pattern for increased grip while keeping rolling resistance low
\n\u2022 Ideal when used on Category 3 gravel
\n\u2022 Race Casing for flat out speed<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n