USD 79 per pair (Sportaid); from USD 68 (Schwalbe US)
One Wheelchair 24/25 x 1
Tires - sport / high pressure. A folding race-derived wheelchair tire with a triple compound and V-Guard protection, sold in 24 and 25 in.
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Kenda · Tires - sport / high pressure · AC-015
Kenda Kontender sport wheelchair tyre
The Kenda Kontender wheelchair tyre is a narrow tyre for fast, active use. Its centre strip is smooth to roll quickly, and grooves cut into the tread carry water away in the wet. Kenda offers it in five sizes that cover everyday active chairs and sports chairs, and in six tread colours, each with a black sidewall. The model code is K196.
- Product type
- Narrow sport wheelchair tyre
- Model code
- K196
- Tread
- Slick centre with water-siping grooves
- Tread colours
- Black, grey, red, blue, yellow, orange
Kenda Kontender key features
- Smooth centre tread for speed
- Siping grooves to shed water in wet conditions
- Sizes 24x1, 25x1, 26x1, 20x1 and 700x23
- Tread in black, grey, red, blue, yellow or orange
- All colours have a black sidewall
Who the Kenda Kontender suits
Chosen by active wheelchair users and athletes who want a fast-rolling, narrow tyre on a rigid or sports chair. The colour choice also lets you match the tyre to a frame. Not intended for rough ground.
Figures for comparing
- Wheel size
- 24 in, 25 in, 26 in, 20 in (ETRTO 25-540, 25-559, 23-590, 23-451, 23-622)
The same units on every product, converted from the specifications below. Where a source gives two limits, the lower one is shown.
Kenda Kontender specifications
| Product type | Narrow sport wheelchair tyre |
|---|---|
| Model code | K196 |
| Sizes | 24x1 (25-540), 25x1 (25-559), 26x1 (23-590), 20x1 (23-451), 700x23 (23-622) |
| Tread | Slick centre with water-siping grooves |
| Tread colours | Black, grey, red, blue, yellow, orange |
| Sidewall | Black |
| Maker country | Taiwan (home country of the brand, not confirmed) |
| Guide price | USD 36.95 each |
| Brand | Kenda |
| Category | Wheels, handrims and tires, Tires - sport / high pressure |
| Catalog ID | AC-015 |
Compared with the source page on 5 October 2026. Details can change, so we confirm them in your quote. Open the source page.
Kenda Kontender: common questions
What sizes does the Kenda Kontender come in?
Five: 24x1 (25-540), 25x1 (25-559), 26x1 (23-590), 20x1 (23-451) and 700x23 (23-622). Match the ETRTO number to your rim.
Is the Kenda Kontender good in the rain?
The tread has siping grooves that Kenda adds for wet conditions. The centre is still slick, so it is a road tyre and not an all-terrain one.
How much does a Kenda Kontender cost?
The guide price is USD 36.95 per tyre from the maker's shop. Tell us the size and colour and we will confirm it in a quote.
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