The WCS Shield serves up a fast-rolling tread in a lightweight package, designed for high-octane rides. The low-profile tread pattern on the Shield provides perfect all-round qualities with incredible traction and control on a variety of terrain. Side knobs employ Ritchey's proven Vector Force Analasys (VFA) design for consistent traction when cornering. The WCS Shield is tubeless-ready and features a dual compound density compound with lower durameter sides for enhanced cornering and higher durameter center for lower rolling resistance.