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Description
3.5.8 Tyres
3.5.8.1 SCHWALBE puncture protection level
Figure 77: Classification of puncture protection belts
according to puncture protection level (PPL)
PPl Rubber insert
Inserts
Combination
Webbing
insert
7 SmartGuard®
6 DualGuard
Double Defense®
Tubeless Easy
5 GreenGuard®
PunctureGuard
V-Guard
4 RaceGuard®
3 K-Guard
2 Performance
LiteSkin
1
SmartGuard®
SmartGuard® comprises a
protective belt made of highly elastic
special rubber 5 mm thick, which is
partly obtained from recycled
material.
DualGuard
DualGuard puncture protection
technology consists of two layers of
special rubber and nylon webbing
2.5 mm thick beneath the tread.
Double Defense®
This combined puncture protection
is available in three versions:
• In the race version, protection is
provided by SnakeSkin (all round)
and RaceGuard (beneath the
tread).
• In tour tyres, SnakeSkin takes
affect on the side walls while the
high-density is attached beneath
the tread.
• Plus tyres combine one layer of
GreenGuard beneath the tread
and SnakeSkin on the side walls.
Tubeless Easy
The Tubeless technology, special
monofile webbing (SnakeSkin or
MicroSkin) prevent air loss and
guarantee puncture protection in
combination with sealant.
V-GUARD
The V-Guard puncture protection
belt comprises of lightweight, cut-
resistant fibres. Its webbing ensures
highly effective puncture resistance
for lightweight race and tour tyres.
GreenGuard®
The GreenGuard® puncture belt
comprises highly elastic special
rubber 3 mm thick, partially made of
recycled material, which is
positioned on a 67 EPI carcass.
PunctureGuard
The PunctureGuard puncture
protection belt consists of a rubber
insert 3 mm thick.
RaceGuard®
The RaceGuard® puncture
protection belt comprises two criss-
crossing nylon webbings, positioned
over a 67 EPI carcass.
K-Guard
The K-Guard puncture protection
comprises a natural rubber insert,
reinforced with Kevlar® fibres.
Kevlar® is a high-tech fibre by
DuPont, used in many items to
obstruct penetrating objects,
including in bulletproof vests.
Performance and LiteSkin
Tyres with a 50 EPI carcass -
without puncture protection belt.