While it is heavy, the tread still is fast-rolling, so you will not feel slow on long touring days.
The Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tour features Schwalbe's Smart Guard puncture barrier, which is a belt made of the Endurance rubber compound. This barrier provides a 5mm barrier that is especially resistant to thorns and shards.
On the Schwalbe scale of puncture protection, the Plus Tour is rated the highest, earning a 7/7 rating.
The outer rubber is extremely hard wearing and features a grooved tread for traction on dirt and gravel roads. The Marathon Plus Tour also has a reflective stripe on the sidewall for enhanced visibility.
