Continental Cross King at a glance
| Brand | Continental |
|---|---|
| Type | MTB |
| Sizes | 4 ETRTO sizes |
| Width range | 50–58 mm |
| Fits rims | 559 mm, 406 mm |
| Weight range | 460–720 g |
| Tubeless ready | All sizes |
| E-bike rating | E-25 |
Whether the Continental Cross King fits your bike is decided by one number: the bead seat diameter, the second half of an ETRTO size. This tire is made for 559 mm and 406 mm rims — 26-inch wheels and 20-inch wheels. If your rim matches, the only remaining question is width, and that is a matter of frame and fork clearance rather than of fit.
Continental Cross King sizes
Each size below links to every tire available in it, so you can see what the Cross King is competing against before you commit to it.
All 4 listings
4 listings across 4 sizes. The “printed as” column is Continental's own marking for that size, which is what you will find on the sidewall and in most shop listings.
| ETRTO | Printed as | Weight | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50-559 | 26x2.00 | 595 g | ShieldWall System, PureGrip, 3/180 TPI · Black / Black · Tubeless · E-25 |
| 55-559 | 26x2.20 | 675 g | ShieldWall System, PureGrip, 3/180 TPI · Black / Black · Tubeless · E-25 |
| 58-559 | 26x2.30 | 720 g | ShieldWall System, PureGrip, 3/180 TPI · Black / Black · Tubeless · E-25 |
| 50-406 | 20x2.00 | 460 g | Black / Black · Tubeless · E-25 |
Compare all 22 tires in 50-559
How the Continental Cross King compares on weight
Each row weighs the lightest listed Continental Cross King in that size against the lightest listing of every other model available in the same size. Models are compared once regardless of how many colours they come in, and tires with no published weight are left out of the ranking entirely.
| Size | This tire | Median for the size | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50-559 | 595 g | 658 g | 7th lightest of 18 |
| 55-559 | 675 g | 850 g | 5th lightest of 19 |
| 58-559 | 720 g | 747 g | 3rd lightest of 12 |
| 50-406 | 460 g | 465 g | 3rd lightest of 6 |
Specifications here come from Continental's own published data. For compound, casing and pressure detail we do not hold, see the manufacturer's page for the Cross King.
Continental Cross King questions
What sizes does the Continental Cross King come in?
Our database lists the Continental Cross King in 4 ETRTO sizes: 50-559, 55-559, 58-559, 50-406.
How much does the Continental Cross King weigh?
Manufacturer weights for the Continental Cross King run from 460 g to 720 g depending on size and casing.
Is the Continental Cross King tubeless ready?
Yes. All 4 listed sizes of the Continental Cross King are marked tubeless ready.
Is the Continental Cross King approved for e-bikes?
The manufacturer gives the Continental Cross King an e-bike rating of E-25. That figure is the assisted speed the tire is approved for, not a speed limit for the bike.
Will the Continental Cross King fit my wheels?
It fits 26-inch wheels and 20-inch wheels. Check the second number of your current tire's ETRTO size — if it matches one of 559 and 406 mm, the Continental Cross King mounts on your rim. Width is limited by frame and fork clearance, not by the rim diameter.