20 Best Xc Mountain Bike Tires (Jan 2023 Update)

Decent all around rear tire, dry climbing and braking are acceptable, wear is good, due to the Dual Compound. Fast rolling, keeps speed up nicely as a rear tire. I ran the DC EXO 29×2.3. Where I dont like the tire is the cornering knobs. by design and with the dual compound there isn't much to the cornering capability when pushing hard leaned over . I you like a tire that is really drifty, this is your tire. relative to the DHR2, or the side knobs on the Minion SS (same knobs as DHF) it doesn't stack up for real bite that holds. But overall its a put on and kind of forget about it rear tire.Patrick

After running the DHR II in the rear for ages, and a lack of inventory in them this year, I decided to run the Aggressor in the rear at the start of this season. I am super impressed with this tire! The grip is amazing and the transition is seamless. When descending this tire rides the line perfectly of being grippy but allowing you to comfortably push beyond that grip to get a little slide (or roost) if you want. Rolling resistance vs the DHR II is noticeably lower, too. On straights while descending I have noticed the bike moving faster without any effort on my part. I went 4/5 stars for a couple of reasons. First and foremost, without the EXO+ the durability is not as good. I punctured this tire twice in as many days. The second being a sidewall hit that did not seal. Thank you Cush Core for letting me finish my ride. Second reason the grip in less than hardpack conditions isn't as good as the DHR II. Here in Utah we get deep moon dust by mid-season and this thing has not handled the moon dust that well. Going to swap this out for a Dissector or go back to the DHR II now that trails are getting blown out. Overall- this is an amazing tire for hardpack to slightly loose conditions. This will be my tire of choice for early season riding from here on out.Brad D

Using as rear tire on Turbo SL ebike on MTB trails west of Denver. Much much better than the Specialized Eliminator 2.3 that came with the bike and only lasted a few weeks before multiple puctures and lots of side knobs were falling off. DHR II is heavier, which doesn't really matter on an ebike, but I think the thicker casing will eliminate a lot of flats. Still fairly new but seems very supple and you can feel some cush which helps with more grip/traction. Dual compound is great for the rear and will last much longer than the more expensive Terra or Grip compounds. Shipping is expensive but you still can't beat this price. Just bought two more and they arrived about 10 days faster the second time.Chris

It always should be said to choose the proper tool for the job. With respect to traction in turns and on the damp, these tires are legit. I doubled up and ran DHR II both in the front and rear. Still getting a feel for it but so far I think it is just as good as a DHF/DHR combo. I push about 25psi/26psi front to rear (195lbs). I am notorious for being rough on tires and tend to slice side walls in the chunky stuff here in CO. I switched to Bontrager SE4 and they stood up well. So why come back to Maxxis and if you are rough on tires why go with a tan sidewall which is less durable… Because it will lighten things up weight wise,, but really because it looks dope as hell. I'm working on line choice this summer and sparing my bikes trauma. I'll look good while doing it.Bryce R

I love the DHR2 as a rear mtb tire. I tried the Dissector, but it didn't have quite the breaking traction I was looking for. I am about 3 yrs into this mtb journey after years of bmx racing. I want the lightest toughest tire I can get my hands on, like everyone. Maxxis EXO came OEM with EXO. Took a while to cut the rear tire, but did on a very sharp rock. The rock was like a knife, stuff happens. However EXO+ is not the way to go. I have been through 3 EXO+ rear tires in less than 2 yrs. I ran the Dissector DD for 6+ months no problems. I go back to the DHR2 for the grip. I have a Cushcore installed to keep from getting pinch flats like I did on the last EXO + DHR. 1 min into a 8 min stage, I hear the rim hit, not hard and then feel and hear the air screaming out of it. Ultimately kept me off the podium. Now I read articles from 4 months ago, Maxxis knows the EXO+ casing is not holding up it's end of the bargain, so they are making it now like they should have in the first place. Maxxis, can I get my $105 back or a new tire that doesn't puncher if the wind blows to hard? I had less than a month on a DHR2 and a hole smaller than pin head cost me the money and a race. I like Maxxis and have only purchased Maxxis for my mtb. I have now had to purchase another $100+ tire a DD. However, a brand new tire should not become useless after 10-15 rides, unless you are riding something the tire wasn't designed for. Traction and rubber compund are a 4 star +. Please make sure you rate your tire sidewalls appropriately. I could have saved $25-$30 and gotten the same performance out of a EXO. If Maxxis would like to contact me, and offer a new tire that would be awesome. The tire looks brand new except for a very very small hole. The tire literally got a hole, the first rim ding after putting on Cushcore.Pat M.

Years ago, I got the 26" X-King, which is a similar tread, for my 125 pound intermediate wife. She tore those tires up within ten miles or so. I decided to give them another try, in the reincarnated Cross King version, 29×2.3 and they have definitely solved the durability problem! 750 grams, 2.28" carcass width at sub 20 psi and knobs slightly wider. If you like the Rocket Ron or the Rekon, you'll like these. They roll fast and hook up well. I've only tried them on the back, but they work well on the mellower XC type trails on the Wasatch Back. I decided I needed a little more traction, so I went to a Mountain King on the back, and wrote a review on those, but if you don't need more rear wheel traction than a Rekon, for example, these are 5 star. BTW, I did not notice the stiff sidewalls described and in fact, found them supple. Similar to a 29×2.35 Nobby Nic, or Rekon, in fact, but grippier than the Rekon.Nawrocki

Ive been using Maxxis HR and HR2 for many years but just got sick of their high prices and figured there must be an alternative. I tried a bog standard Trail King and I now have them fitted front and rear on both my hardtail and full sus bikes. Cant say anything about longevity yet but the grip is good in conditions from mud, snow and dry trails and they roll well on the road too. Ive even managed to set them up ghetto tubeless and they work fine run at about 28psi. They are very very tight to get on initially though. Get a big long strong tyre lever!johnf8175

My previous tires were halfway worn. I changed tires to try a tubeless setup for the first time, and also to improve grip. I ride XC trails most of the time and never do jumps, downhill, or anything crazy. I do enjoy going from 15 to 30 miles distances with climb challenges. So these tires seem a good fit for what I do. I was able to install these tubeless in my cheap non-tubeless-ready rims by adding more layers of tape. These are my first tubeless tires, but I had installed tubeless tires before for other bikes. I could say these were the easiest to install so far. Still you will need a compressor, and also install them first with a tube for several hours to straighten the edges. These have more grip than the tires that came with my bike. With the stock tires I had a few close calls, that is why I wanted to improve grip. But, as expected, with the additional grip came more rolling resistance. So far I am very happy with these tires.ramirezv

Tried a lot of tires / combos on my Ripmo and settled on Minion DHF 2.5 EXO+ WT front, dissector 2.4 EXO+ WT rear both maxx terra. Big fan of this combo in northern california / bay area. 35mm rims and I weigh 150 lbs. I didnt like dissector in front (with dissector rear) – I think it's too limiting of the fox 36, doesnt track nearly as well or grip nearly as well as 2.5 DHF in front. I think it'd be better on a bike with a fox 34 – my friend has that with rekon rear on his Rocky Mountain instinct with 30mm rims and really likes that combo. For perspective I hated the aggressor rear (too washy) and I also have an EXO+ DHRII for when I go ride much more gnarly borderline DH trails – it has better grip and braking than dissector but quite slower rolling. Normal ride is 10 miles with 1500 ft climbing, roots, rock gardens, and some flowy dirt/dust sections and DHF + Dissector is great for this. Havent tried Assegai, maybe ill try in front sometime but probably not.jeffff18

Maxxis provides us yet another tire option to maximize our fun. The gap between center and side knobs, similar to the Minion DHF, allows the side knobs to get a good bite when the bike is leaned over into a corner. This design works when there is enough cushion on the trail to bite. The tire rolls OK, but not as fast as the Recon.Old Washoe Varmint

I wanted a bit faster rolling tread to get up the fire roads before the downs and the Dissector was definitely it. It’s the illegitimate child of the DHR and Aggressor with the openness and similar speed of a large Ardent. Don’t read this wrong as it’s similar to those but not quite “all the things perfectly together”. On the downs it doesn’t have as much grip as the DHR but has better braking than the Agressor, doesn’t drop traction like an Ardent causing a foot out but clears tread better than the Agressor with a significantly better cornering traction. For me it’s back to the DHRII(and DHF in dead of winter) as I love the traction and predictable nature of these tires yet if I lived in dry slabby areas like western Colorado or especially Moab and AZ it would a great contender as well as an aggressive back tire for lower more shallow altitudes. This is all in regards to the 2.4 EXO+ in those tires rear mounted only. 160 travel 29’rChristopher L.

The Forekaster is a really nice tire for fall riding when things are sometimes wet and dry with dead leaves. It offers predictable grip. The only thing is be aware that this is the 1st generation not the new version that came out in 2022. Also it says that it’s t mesure 2.35 but when mounted tubeless on my 30mm inner rim they only mesure 2.35 instead.Stphane E.

When I purchased my 2019 Orbea OCCAM H30 trail bike in July 2019, it came from the factory with a 29" x 2.40" Maxxis Ardent front tire and a 29" x 2.35" Maxxis Forekaster rear tire with tubes. Running the factory tubes, they were fantastic until that Fall 2019 when everything started falling from the trees and pecan shells / acorn tops were causing constant flats. At that point, I converted both tires over to tubeless using Stan's tubeless kit. BEST DECISION EVER!!! These tire easily sealed up to my tubeless ready wheels with only having to use a floor pump (no compressor needed). I've changed the sealant approx. every 6 months and have experienced zero flats in almost 2 years of riding. Even with drastic temperatures changes in both directions and sometimes not being able to ride for 4-6 days, I've only experience a 2-4 psi loss in these tires. On the trails, the Forekaster performs outstanding on a variety of terrain! I've ridden my bike on Spider Mountain Bike Park, Palo Duro Canyon, Angel Fire Bike Park, and Taos Ski Valley's Green Chili Flow Trail without any tire durability or performance issues. With my MTB gear, I'm aprox. 230-235 lbs. On my local trail (a combo of crushed limestone, paved trails, and neighborhood streets), I typically run 35 psi front & rear. On more rougher trails, I'll bump the pressures down to 28 psi front / 30 psi rear. These tires can take a punch too! My local trail has a constant problem with Crestwood /Rivercrest "Karens" who think they're entitled to let their un-obedient dogs on the trails without being on leashes. On one ride, an oncoming unleashed English Bulldog attacked my front Ardent tire. With very steep 50 ft. sheer drops on both sides of this particular section of trail, I had no choice but to run over the dog as I was breaking. As my Ardent front tire rolled over the English Bulldog's husky neck, dog released it's bite on my tire, was completely uninjured, and actually seemed to be impressed with the Ardent's dual compound EXO Protection! ?? I've ridden 10 miles every 2-3 days for almost 2 years now and I still have plenty of usable tread left. I recently purchased a replacement set of the same Maxxis tires for when the time comes to replace them. Both the Maxxis Ardent and Forekaster tires are offered in several different single dual compound casing options. I definitely recommend spending the few extra bucks for the dual compound EXO Protection casing option, they perform outstanding!Jacob

Got the Forekaster 29×2.35 because I wanted a lighter and faster rolling rear tire than the Aggressor 2.5WT that came with my bike and have been very pleased. Rolling resistance is marginally better, but it definitely spins up faster on flat ground. Biggest difference has been in climbing where I notice that each push of the pedals translates to more acceleration thanks to the significant weight savings vs the Aggressor. I set several climbing PRs after switching to the new tire. Traction on loose over hard is less vs. the Aggressor. I notice the rear tire sliding more when going down steep, dry sections of trail, but no issue with traction on climbs or flat. Definitely worth the slight reduction in traction to gain the climbing speed.Adam

I had to change the tires on my double bike and they recommended the Pirelli Scorpion. I am delighted with them, the little weight they gain compared to the previous ones is more than compensated for the control you gain on descents.Albert

Fitted to a 30mm Hunt Trailwide this is a brilliant rear tyre for light trail and aggressive xc. Suited best to woodland trails and fine rocks over hard in the dry or drying moist spring conditions it's like a mini lightweight DHR II. Where the Aggressor packs up on semi wet earth the Rekon keeps gripping. If the trails are much rockier and drier the Aggressor 2.5 is the better bet. Paired with a Dissector upfront I've found this to be the perfect combo for xc through to trail for my short travel bike by keeping the weight down and the bike in it's happy speed zone. Only when shown a steep fast hill covered in loose rocks did it struggle to brake however cornering was still acceptable. Weight was 761g Pressure 28psi with a tubephillybaby1979

This is a really good all around XC tire. I've ridden the 2.4 3CT (maxxterra) as a rear tire on my XC bike, but I wanted to put some faster tires on, so I went for a Rekon front (this one), and an Ikon rear. It grips better and more predictably than an Ardent race, and has more traction than the Rekon race, while still being light and fast rolling. Honestly it pairs really well with an Ikon, but it does come up short in wet or loose terrain and on roots, but I plan on using it for a while on that bike. It depends on what matters more to you; speed or ultimate traction, and this strikes the best balance I've seen since the old Ardents.Kyle

I have Rekon's mounted to my Niner Jet 9 RDO 5* build. 29 x 2.4, Tubeless, Folding, Black, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Wide Trail front and rear. They are the prefect tire for "down country", "trail country", aggressive XC, type of riding that I like to do along the CO Front Range. Fast rolling, predictable, solid in the casing I choose, they punch way above their specs on paper. I actually recently contemplated a Forecaster in the front but couldn't get what I wanted so reverted to my trusted Rekon's putting the new one up front and swapping the worn-ish front tire to the rear (sort of now like a Rekon Race but still better). OMG…..it remined me what an absolutely brilliant tire it is in new condition, even in snowy/icy conditions after the first snowfall in CO last week. I never need to question the Rekon's again! Period. Hands-down the best tire for my style of riding.Chris W.

Side knobs start to COME OFF off within 900 km of xc use. 6 knobs are completely torn off already. I replaced the same tire model this year after 4 years / 10000 km and the old worn tire had all the side knobs intact. DO NOT BUY!Gabor Fr.

V2 Race King is awesome. I have about 2000 miles on it and rode/raced in every condition including mud at 2019 Iceman Cometh. It's fast, grippy, and highly durable. One of my all time favorites.Frederick

Been looking for these to replace my current Velociraptor I bought in 2016. Rubber has a shelf life and tires should be replaced after 6 years regardless of tread wear. Be nice if WTB would release some with a Kevlar bead instead of a wire one and apply a nylon layer inside so Tuffy liners won't be necessary.Christopher H.

Best tire ever, except don't reverse the rear for mud, it doesn't help with traction, and slows you in the street reversed too if turned to mud and left on got to 30 mph with these tires on my 97 gt rts 3 I recommend them. So far best tires I ever owned, ran out and bought a second pair, they are that good! Tested many tires im picky with my tires.Christopher Anthony Betz

Velociraptors came stock on my new Bianchi Lynx in 2003. They held up for 6 solid years of mostly pavement and a fair amount of dirt roads. The rear just loved snow and mud. Being bi-directional was a major plus. The front was kinda squirrely in loose snow and on ice. It handled nicely on packed snow. In mud it was adequate. Both gave excellent traction on dry surfaces and turns. I rode to work many times on ice and really had to pick my battles, so to speak, with the front tire. i had to look for the roughest ice and ride on it the whole way for the traction. I might have gotten 1-2 more years out of the treads, but the sidewalls started peeling. This may have been due to the weight they were carrying, 275 lbs. + an extra 30-40 lbs. on grocery day(!). UV rays at altitude may also have been a factor. I have experimented with other brands/patterns, but the Velociraptors lasted the longest and gave the most satisfaction. I have another year or so to go on the current (non-VR) tires, then i expect i'll get VR's again and buy a different front tire for winter, saving the front for better weather. I treat the things i own with respect, so they last longer than normal. VR's lifetimes may vary with riding styles. PROS: Longevity Traction CONS: Front not so good in snowRODNEY

The grip of the DHF is undisputed, so I'm not even going to address that here. If you're ordering the 29 x 2.5 dual compound tire, know that while the tire is foldable, the casing is the DH casing, which means it is HEAVY. Two 60 TPI plies. That fact is not clear on EVO's webpage at all, but that is not unique to EVO. I've seen other sellers doing the same. I have it mounted on a 29mm inner width rim and at it's widest, it measures out as a 2.5 from knob to knob. The carcass measures around 58mm at a normal riding pressure. You can get the carcass to measure 63mm by pumping it up to the max pressure of 50 psi. It might stretch out a bit if you leave it there for 48 hours. Based on my (somewhat limited) experience with Maxxis, narrower than advertised is fairly typical for them. At any rate, being dual compound with a DH casing, this is a tire that I'll be living with for quite a while. One of the pros is that it is nearly indestructible, so I can feel free to slam into most anything. The DHF is one of those tires that comes in so many configurations that most anyone can find one that will put them in their happy place. Just know what you're ordering.Oldern'slower

Recently purchased a new bike and it came with 2.4's. The bike I'm replacing it with has a 2.8 in the front and 2.6 rear. Definitely not a fan of the narrower tires the new bike has so went up to 2.6 in the front. It does make a difference and just don't understand this trend back to the 90's with narrow tires. I ride mostly technical, rocky, rooty New England trails and the 2.4's just don't track like wider tires. At least I found this and it's working well.Jeremy S.

Did a lot of research on these Minion DHF vs DHR's and it came down to basically ones personal preference. I chose these tires for the durability, gripping capability especial for downhill sharp turns and technical trails. Great rollover on rocks and great tractions on those steep climbs. Plus I love the overall look of the tan wall…put them on my Cannondale Habit (29r) and have just been having a blast on the trails with confidence. Maxxis has not let me down! Thanks EVO for your help in choosing the right tires for my liking. -RogerRoger

This is the best tire I've had. It is so smooth and fast on smooth trails. The knobs are not too aggressive but enough grip for loose gravel but not so much on wet conditions. Sticking with Maxxis on next purchase.Angelo M.

I have run this tire for years. A very smooth rolling tire on both the street or trail. Fast yet a great grip. Long lasting even at 60 psi. I’ve consistently gotten 3000 miles on the back tire. Rotation I’m thinking would add to that. Want a fast mountain bike tire to ride anywhere this is it.city by the river dude

Fire xc pros have amazing grip on the slabs of rock that are common on our trails here. The outer rubber is super soft and sticky and the tread pattern evacuates mud fairly well. These may be considered a classic, but they are tubeless, low weight and grip better than any of the other popular "modern" tires I've tried. Cornering is progressive and reliable. These are my go to MTB tire so I was really glad to see they are back in stock. The ones that arrived were made in Japan (ie Jenson stocks the good ones – not sure if knockoffs are an issue anymore though).James

After trying several different brands and styles of tires I purchased a set of Panaracer Fire XC pro tires and I don't regret it. After about half a season of riding I can find nothing negative to say about these tires. I'm on the bigger side and also on the reckless side of mountain bikers but have had no issues with punctures on these tires, even after countless times of accidentally leaving the trail. These tires far outperform my capabilities; I've never been for a loss of traction while riding these tires at my favorite tracks. PROS: Rugged, Good Traction BEST USES: Casual Trails, Single Track, Cross Countryrdmatulich

Bought these because they were in my price range and had pretty good reviews but it seems like it won’t have be most cost effective to buy a different set for more. After consistent riding for about 2 months the bead has started separating from the sidewalk and the sidewalls are dry roting.Michael

Fitted to a 30mm Hunt Trailwide this is a brilliant rear tyre for light trail and aggressive xc. Suited best to woodland trails and fine rocks over hard in the dry or drying moist spring conditions it's like a mini lightweight DHR II. Where the Aggressor packs up on semi wet earth the Rekon keeps gripping. If the trails are much rockier and drier the Aggressor 2.5 is the better bet. Paired with a Dissector upfront I've found this to be the perfect combo for xc through to trail for my short travel bike by keeping the weight down and the bike in it's happy speed zone. Only when shown a steep fast hill covered in loose rocks did it struggle to brake however cornering was still acceptable. Weight was 761g Pressure 28psi with a tubephillybaby1979

This is a really good all around XC tire. I've ridden the 2.4 3CT (maxxterra) as a rear tire on my XC bike, but I wanted to put some faster tires on, so I went for a Rekon front (this one), and an Ikon rear. It grips better and more predictably than an Ardent race, and has more traction than the Rekon race, while still being light and fast rolling. Honestly it pairs really well with an Ikon, but it does come up short in wet or loose terrain and on roots, but I plan on using it for a while on that bike. It depends on what matters more to you; speed or ultimate traction, and this strikes the best balance I've seen since the old Ardents.Kyle

I have Rekon's mounted to my Niner Jet 9 RDO 5* build. 29 x 2.4, Tubeless, Folding, Black, 3C Maxx Terra, EXO+, Wide Trail front and rear. They are the prefect tire for "down country", "trail country", aggressive XC, type of riding that I like to do along the CO Front Range. Fast rolling, predictable, solid in the casing I choose, they punch way above their specs on paper. I actually recently contemplated a Forecaster in the front but couldn't get what I wanted so reverted to my trusted Rekon's putting the new one up front and swapping the worn-ish front tire to the rear (sort of now like a Rekon Race but still better). OMG…..it remined me what an absolutely brilliant tire it is in new condition, even in snowy/icy conditions after the first snowfall in CO last week. I never need to question the Rekon's again! Period. Hands-down the best tire for my style of riding.Chris W.

I live southeast BC, near a ski resort. I love Ice Spiker Pros because they eliminate the anxiety when I commute home from work in a sudden, unexpected snowstorm. Tonight I slogged though 4-6 cm of fresh stuff, icy patches, and castoffs from car tires. I could negotiate the shoulder, (where it was even deeper), without any slippage, and safely let the cars use the plowed surface. I've passed skiers on the cross country ski trail from Rossland to Red Mountain ski resort, and gone up and down an icy 13 percent gradient hill in my neighborhood, stopping and starting at will, in both directions. I "cheat", and use about 15 psi, because this makes it easier to change directions in lumpy snow conditions, without losing control. Lost one or two spikes, but with 361 total, I'm hardly worried. Besides, I bought the spike replacement kit. Not cheap, noisy and slow, but what an incredible workout. Despite the downsides, the safety in unexpected conditions and especially braking power are worth the priceYear round commuter

I have ridden this tire for 3 seasons in northern Ontario. It is a tank. I have tried other studded tires which work well, but this one is so much better. The treads have enough clearance for you to ride it in sloppy or slushy weather. But the studs allow you to grip onto hard pack snow at -25 or literally bike on a frozen lake. The price is quite high, but it's honestly worth it. If an extra $40 prevents a fall, that's worth it in my books. If you are on a budget, get this for your front wheel and get a cheaper studded tire for your back wheel. The front is where it matters most.Icebiker

These tires work! Rode my mountain bike on the mountain bike trail that is practically all ice this time of year in Minnesota and they handled the trail beautifully. Also road my bike on the asphalt trail in the park that is all ice, so much that you can't even walk on it, and again, the tires handled that trail beautifully as well. Now I can bike ride all year long!mathematicsteacher

I love these tires. The high volume allowing low pressures (typically running 14F, 15R on 30mm internal width rims) creates a perfect balance of ride quality and traction. The weight is very respectable for a tire of this volume and profile. The sidewalls have just the right amount of stiffness to create good ride damping but don't roll over under cornering loads and with the exo casing they resist sharp rocks well. For trails with a lot of sharp rocks you may want to consider something with more tread and tighter tread block spacing to help prevent sharp objects from reaching the casing but for hard packed trails or a touch of loose over hard, rounder rocks and roots, and most other "typical" XC conditions the Aspens are perfect.Michael M.

I got these on my 2019 Santa Cruz Blur and had some slide outs the first few times I rode them, probably a combination of the new bike and new tires. But ever since then, these have been awesome on hardpack like we generally have in Ohio. I even used them out in Arizona on Slim Shady/Llama when my other bike was locked in a storage unit and they held up fine. I'm now at 1100 miles on these tires with 0 flats (and they honestly don't feel like they've lost much grip at all), and I'm due to get some new tires…just not sure I want to try any others now that I've found the limits of these. On the other hand, if you ever ride in the wet, these are terrible…but that's not what they're made for. Overall very happy with the speed and durability. For reference I have no idea what pressures I run them at (probably low 20s)…it's pretty much all by feel, because if you have too much air, you'll know it. Normally I just make sure I can't touch the rim of the back wheel when pushing on my hand with all of my body weight, and then a bit less in the front since there's generally less weight up there. They've taken some hard hits, rock abrasions, and rim strikes with no problems.Michael K

I purchased two of these, at the same time. Changed it right there in the parking lot…. I ride over and up to at times 50 miles a day. Average 30…..Were talking highway roadside…highway debris….Ozarks, railroad tracks……KATY Trail….and a lot of commercial city parts…and construction sites…and alleys. I do a lot of volunteer work, salvage, and survey….and first response. I use my bike to make a living. It has to roll like a top, and my tires have to be indestructible and reliable, hassle free….I use my bike. Period. These tires, are not for casual cruising, but can be…they have a cruiser tire for that…..these have tread, that will cause some drag wind wise. and the good ol humming from well, the tread…vibrating..on smooth concrete…..But if you need a bully…of a tire…. They are for bully travel… They are very grippy, and will throw water straight up in the air behind you up to 8 feet due to the design….at low mph….like a grippy…sticky tire should. They are grippy. You need mud flaps for these… I recommend running them at 40 psi. Which is what I have on my Roadmaster, Mtn Bike…the last year they made those….by the real company. Since I have bought this set….I have put on over 850 miles of highway, and 250 of country, and 350 of city….and they still look new. I have ran over, glass, thorns, metal, metal debris…nails…cans….side of mountains..curbs….etc. etc. No flat yet. I paid 21 dollars a piece…so a set of these for me was 42 plus tax…Well worth it….I expect to make it last. You get what you pay for. Kevlar….a bullet proof vest material….now in a tire. It works well. We'll see how long it last before they dry rot…But so far. They have held up great. A normal tire, I blow in a week. These are still holding up….highly recommended. Just put them on right, and air them up to the recommended psi. No complaints here.SmittyTheRedElf

Got some good use out of these things, having replaced the tires two years ago. One of them finally punctured today from a piece of broken glass, after the ridges filed all the way down, but for two years, you can't get better quality than this. It did what it was supposed to do; can't ask for more than that! In my city, the sidewalks and streets are old and cracked, there's pebbles everywhere, and plenty of broken glass which I've found myself driving through, so I definitely recommend these for bad road conditions even if you're not doing a lot of actual "off-roading".Nicholas

Good tire for my mountain bike. I rode on this tire all last summer and didn't get any flat tires due to the kevlar composite construction. Bought it at a good price also. I rode on blacktop, cement, and common trail conditions and very rugged trail conditions and this tire handled it all. I will probably buy another one and put it on the front to match the pair.bookbuilder

Moving from GP 5000 with latex to Pro One TLE as I want to run tubeless. The GP 5000 S TR is Crazy expensive, so this is a very good alternative. The tires are easy to get on the rim, but hard to get seated. You will need a compressor or "flash" pump. The tire seals fine. No sealeant leaking through the tire sidewall. On paper the Pro One TLE is less than 2 watts slower than GP 5000 S, and for the price I happily "pay" 2 watts for almost half the price. These tires are crazy comfortable. I love them. Still blows my mind that I can run 4.5 bar being a 84 kg rider..Thomas Fabricius Jø.

Bought this to go with some new Campy tubeless road wheels. I had readied myself for a few hours of sore thumbs and frustration, but after an hour by the radiator, they went on the rims, by hand, first go. I started to doubt myself that I had got the sizing wrong and had to triple check everything. In fact, they were just super easy – inflated first time with a track pump and stayed up without any sealant (have now added some). Can't comment on long term riding yet, but great so far.juju71

All the reviews said buy the Assegai. The guy at the bike shop said, “buy the Assegai”. My mate rides and swears by the Assegai…… I bought the tan wall Minion as they look better than the Assegai.Matthew M.

Pros: Great looking tyre with the darker tan walls. Great balance of attributes with this tire and compound. Cons: Slightly narrower than advertised…Tread measures about 57mm across and 150mm bead to bead so it's more like a 2.25" in terms of tread width and more like a 2.35" in terms of depth and volume. Slightly heavier…my two come in at 941g and 944gDave

I rode a variety of terrain. Around my house i have to jump on and off the road a fair amount, to get from one trail to another. On the road this tire had a lot of felt resistance. On the other hand if your ridding in wet swampy areas, this tire is at home. As long as you keep Your feet moving this tire will get you through it. This tire has also be extremely tough. I was getting leaks or flats on about every other ride with a light Xc tire. I have not had one issue since I switched to this.By Mongo

Bought these as a sister pair to my favorite Aspen WT 2.4s to use for the rockier events i race. I have 4-5 rides on the Rekon Race's now on a Santa Cruz Blur TR and am impressed with the cornering grip and low rolling resistance with that same high volume compliant ride I've come to love about the Aspen 2.4s. One of the two has a slight side wobble to it but nothing serious. Overall I really like them.Michael M.

I typically run the Ikons. I wanted to try the Rekon Race. I LOVE this tire! It is WAY faster than the Ikon. I have been running it on some of my less technical rides, it's a great tire for Xterra events. It is super fast rolling, good grip, I still have my teeth! Trophies galore, without trying.Zoe N.

Very low rolling resistance made tires feel very fast on flats and gravel, and even on pavement. Currently running tubeless setup and ran 20lbs. This created a supple cushion over various roots and rocks. Perfect for a XC racerRomito B.

Using Stans, we could not get these to set up tubeless, after weeks of trying. We sprayed the sidewalls with soapy water and it was leaking badly… However, using orange seal they sealed up. Could have been a combination of the two and it finally worked. Who knows. Now that they are mounted up they are a great all-road type of tire. My wife loves the comfort and the rolling resistance seems good for their size.ZACHARY

I have these on my gravel bike for use on hard packed forest trails and bumpy, potholed country lanes. So far the have been excellent and have very good grip. Obviously roll very well and do a fantastic job of giving a comfortable ride. Not yet tried them in wet weather but think they will be ok so long as you keep off the soft stuff.Brinmore

Bought these as commuting tyres for my Mason gravel bike. They run well tubeless, went up first time with no problems, and even running at 50psi they still roll well and don't fell slow at all. Great tyres for our wonderful potholed roads!Graeme