Panzer
Product Description
Panzer GEN3C Tubeless Tire Insert - 27.5" DH / Enduro / E-Bike (Includes 125ml Sealant)
The Panzer GEN3C 27.5" Tubeless Tire Insert is a premium anti-puncture mousse meticulously engineered for the brutal demands of aggressive Downhill, Enduro, and high-torque E-Bike riding. Acting as a resilient structural buffer between your tire carcass and the rim wall, this insert offers elite rim protection and drastically reduces the risk of pinch flats, sidewall tears, and catastrophic wheel damage. It is the ultimate insurance policy for riders pushing hard into technical terrain, allowing you to run lower tire pressures for maximized traction without the fear of casing a rock or rolling a tire off the bead.
At the core of this insert is Panzer's advanced GEN3C compound, a closed-cell material specially developed to increase progressive shock absorption across the wheel. This compound acts as a high-frequency dampener, effectively absorbing harsh trail impacts and reducing arm pump-inducing vibrations to deliver a more comfortable, controlled ride. The sculpted shape of the mousse allows the tire to deform naturally under cornering and braking loads. By ensuring the tire tread maintains a perfect, uninterrupted patch with the ground, this insert delivers substantial improvements in cornering grip, climbing traction, and braking stability.
To solve a common issue plaguing traditional tire inserts, Panzer has integrated their innovative S-SKIN low-friction texture across the outer surface of the mousse. This advanced surface treatment drastically reduces the coagulation of tubeless fluid that typically builds up and hardens on raw foam inserts during normal use. By preventing sealant skinning, your tubeless liquid remains in its active, fluid state inside the tire, ready to instantly seal punctures. This model is optimized for 27.5-inch wheels with an internal rim width of 25mm to 30mm, and is perfectly proportioned to fit high-volume trail tires ranging from 2.3" to 2.6" in width.
Weighing a highly competitive 100g (per insert), the Panzer system delivers heavy-duty protection without adding sluggish rotational mass to your wheels. A core prerequisite during development was user accessibility; the insert is carefully shaped so that a rider without extensive mechanical knowledge can easily complete the installation in their home garage using a basic set of standard tire levers. To ensure immediate trail readiness, each insert ships with a 125ml bottle of specialized Panzer Tubeless Fluid (100ml recommended for setup), which is specifically formulated to maximize the system's performance and longevity.
Note: The use of a tire insert restricts standard vertical airflow. This system requires the use of a specific insert-compatible tubeless valve (featuring side-drilled air ports) to ensure smooth, unhindered tire inflation and deflation.
Key Features
- GEN3C Shock Absorption: Advanced dampening compound absorbs progressive impacts, dampens trail vibrations, and noticeably enhances rider comfort
- Natural Tire Deformation: Specially sculpted profile ensures the tire casing flexes naturally, maximizing tread contact for elite grip, traction, and braking power
- Anti-Coagulation S-SKIN Texture: Low-friction outer skin prevents tubeless sealant from drying and coagulating on the insert, keeping your fluid active
- Heavy-Duty Rim Protection: Provides an impact-absorbing shield for aluminum and carbon rims, preventing costly damage and flat tires on high-speed gravity runs
- Garage-Friendly Installation: Engineered with a user-friendly form factor that allows quick, straightforward installation using basic workshop tools
- Specialist Fluid Included: Includes a 125ml bottle of custom-formulated Panzer Tubeless Fluid to optimize initial tire setup and maximize sealing efficiency
Specifications
- Model: Panzer Anti-Puncture Mousse (GEN3C Edition)
- Wheel Size Compatibility: 27.5"
- Application / Discipline: Downhill (DH), Enduro, E-MTB / E-Bike
- Internal Rim Width Compatibility: 25mm to 30mm
- Tire Width Compatibility: 2.3" to 2.6"
- Material: Closed-Cell GEN3C Compound with S-SKIN Finish
- Recommended Sealant Volume: 100ml (125ml Bottle Included)
- Valve Requirement: Requires Insert-Compatible Side-Ported Tubeless Valve
- Weight: 100g (+/- variance tolerance)
An elite, lightweight 27.5" tire insert system built to deliver progressive impact dampening, reliable flat protection, and uncompromised tire tread performance for hard-charging gravity and e-MTB riders.
Shipping Policy
We pay shipping on orders over $150 to Nationwide addresses, excluding Rural addresses and some Bulky items.
Orders under $150 cost $7.99
Rural order fee $4.99
Aerosol and Dangerous Goods fee $9.99
For a specific delivery ETA based on the exact item(s) you want to purchase, please call us at 0800 793 593 or message us via Chat before placing an order.
We understand that when you make an order, you want your parts as quickly as possible and we will do our best to make that happen! Most of the items we sell will ship quickly and be at your door fast. If urgent freight is required, we work closely with our vendors in order to have the product shipped directly to you from their warehouse if that means you will get the product faster.
Items will have an availability status shown once a size/color is selected on the product page; this availability status will also be shown on the shopping cart page and in your order confirmation email. Most products will be marked "In Stock". These products will ship within 1-2 business days.
While we will do our best to ship from the distribution center closest to you, not all items will always be in stock in every location at all times. In some cases we will split the order and ship each package out to you individually and in other cases we may need to consolidate the items in one location to ship out as one package. We utilize our best judgment in an attempt to get the products to you as quickly as possible.
A shipping confirmation email including courier specific tracking information will be sent the same day as the item ships.
RETURNS POLICY
Returns
Our policy lasts 90 days. If 90 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 90 days after delivery
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at sales@moto1.nz.
Sale items
Sale items can be returned under the same 90-day policy as regular-priced items.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at sales@moto1.nz
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, please email us to receive instructions.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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