Hutchinson
Hutchinson – More Than 160 Years of French Innovation
Founded in 1853, Hutchinson is one of the world's oldest tyre manufacturers and has played an important role in the development of bicycle tyres for more than a century. From its early rubber products to today's high-performance cycling tyres, the French company has continuously developed new materials, constructions and manufacturing technologies.
Hutchinson became particularly well known in competitive cycling, where its tyres have been used across road racing, MTB, gravel and other demanding disciplines. The company's long racing heritage has helped drive the development of tyres that combine low rolling resistance, grip, durability and puncture protection.
Key Hutchinson Technologies
• Tubeless Ready – tubeless-compatible constructions designed to reduce puncture risk and allow lower pressures for improved grip and comfort.
• Reinforced casings – additional protection in vulnerable areas of the tyre for increased durability and puncture resistance.
• Hardskin – reinforced casing technology developed to improve protection against cuts and punctures while maintaining performance.
• Mach Tread / tread technologies – carefully developed tread profiles and rubber compounds designed to balance rolling efficiency, grip and durability.
• 11Storm – high-performance rubber compound technology developed for road cycling, combining grip and low rolling resistance.
• Bi-Compound / multi-compound construction – different rubber characteristics are used in specific areas of the tread to optimize cornering grip, rolling efficiency and longevity.
Main Hutchinson Tyre Families
• Blackbird – high-end road racing tyre focused on speed, efficiency and performance.
• Fusion – performance-oriented road tyre family combining low rolling resistance, grip and durability.
• Challenger – designed for high mileage and dependable everyday performance, particularly suited to training and long-distance riding.
• Sector – road tyre developed with endurance and varied road conditions in mind.
• Touareg – gravel-focused tyre designed for a combination of road efficiency and off-road grip.
• KOM – MTB-oriented tyres developed for demanding off-road conditions and reliable traction.
French Engineering & Racing Heritage
Hutchinson's strength lies in its ability to combine more than a century and a half of rubber and tyre expertise with modern cycling technology. The company develops tyres for everything from high-speed road racing to gravel adventures and demanding MTB use.
The result is a range covering different priorities: maximum speed, low rolling resistance, cornering grip, puncture protection, durability and all-round reliability.
Why Choose Hutchinson?
• More than 160 years of tyre manufacturing experience
• Strong French engineering heritage
• Extensive experience in professional cycling
• Advanced rubber compounds and casing technologies
• High-performance tubeless solutions
• Tyres for road, gravel, MTB and everyday cycling
• A wide range from durable training tyres to high-end racing products
Hutchinson is a strong choice for cyclists looking for tyres that combine French engineering, proven racing experience and modern performance technology, whether the priority is outright speed, long-distance reliability, off-road grip or everyday durability.
Hutchinson – More Than 160 Years of French Innovation
Founded in 1853, Hutchinson is one of the world's oldest tyre manufacturers and has played an important role in the development of bicycle tyres for more than a century. From its early rubber products to today's high-performance cycling tyres, the French company has continuously developed new materials, constructions and manufacturing technologies.
Hutchinson became particularly well known in competitive cycling, where its tyres have been used across road racing, MTB, gravel and other demanding disciplines. The company's long racing heritage has helped drive the development of tyres that combine low rolling resistance, grip, durability and puncture protection.
Key Hutchinson Technologies
• Tubeless Ready – tubeless-compatible constructions designed to reduce puncture risk and allow lower pressures for improved grip and comfort.
• Reinforced casings – additional protection in vulnerable areas of the tyre for increased durability and puncture resistance.
• Hardskin – reinforced casing technology developed to improve protection against cuts and punctures while maintaining performance.
• Mach Tread / tread technologies – carefully developed tread profiles and rubber compounds designed to balance rolling efficiency, grip and durability.
• 11Storm – high-performance rubber compound technology developed for road cycling, combining grip and low rolling resistance.
• Bi-Compound / multi-compound construction – different rubber characteristics are used in specific areas of the tread to optimize cornering grip, rolling efficiency and longevity.
Main Hutchinson Tyre Families
• Blackbird – high-end road racing tyre focused on speed, efficiency and performance.
• Fusion – performance-oriented road tyre family combining low rolling resistance, grip and durability.
• Challenger – designed for high mileage and dependable everyday performance, particularly suited to training and long-distance riding.
• Sector – road tyre developed with endurance and varied road conditions in mind.
• Touareg – gravel-focused tyre designed for a combination of road efficiency and off-road grip.
• KOM – MTB-oriented tyres developed for demanding off-road conditions and reliable traction.
French Engineering & Racing Heritage
Hutchinson's strength lies in its ability to combine more than a century and a half of rubber and tyre expertise with modern cycling technology. The company develops tyres for everything from high-speed road racing to gravel adventures and demanding MTB use.
The result is a range covering different priorities: maximum speed, low rolling resistance, cornering grip, puncture protection, durability and all-round reliability.
Why Choose Hutchinson?
• More than 160 years of tyre manufacturing experience
• Strong French engineering heritage
• Extensive experience in professional cycling
• Advanced rubber compounds and casing technologies
• High-performance tubeless solutions
• Tyres for road, gravel, MTB and everyday cycling
• A wide range from durable training tyres to high-end racing products
Hutchinson is a strong choice for cyclists looking for tyres that combine French engineering, proven racing experience and modern performance technology, whether the priority is outright speed, long-distance reliability, off-road grip or everyday durability.
