Maxxis Tires Simplified - The Best Combos For Your Mountain Bike

Today we are talking about Maxxis mountain bike tires. No two tires are built alike so picking the proper front and rear mountain bike tire combo for the job is essential. In this video, Jeff runs us through a comprehensive list of his favorite Maxxis Tire Combos for every imaginable trail condition and riding style. We cover the entire gamut of tires for every discipline from ultra-light XC tires like the Ikon, Reckon, and Rekon Race to the mid-weight offerings with more traction like the Dissector and Minion DHR II. If you lean more toward the enduro or downhill side of things, the Minion DHF and Assegai tires might be more your speed. Check out the video and see which set of Maxxis tires is right for you!
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[@WorldwideCyclery]

What do you think is the best tire combo? Let us know! Also watch the several hundred other videos on tires we have: kzbin.info/aero/PLL1zI7b5Zx5wSiwhx4QCbZnhhzFYLZslX

[@scottsnyder2651]

do you go w/ heavier casing for dh (double down) and lighter for XC (exo) or same casing for all?

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

I think Maxxis should make a 29" version of the Holy Roller. None of their similar offering in that size is nowhere near as reliable as them or with the same grip. The vast majority of pack trails you do don't need an extremely knobby tire, just a better rider.

[@chemicallust77]

Can you do a video on setting up tires for winter riding?.....tire combos and sealant etc

[@175thStreet]

Double ass all day 😂

[@wadesafool]

I think if we want a clear awnser we have to look to which tire has the most DH World Cup wins and that’d be the DHF by a longshot

[@Aidengordon06]

Assegai, DHR II in my opinion the best combo ever. Perfect balance between fun and grip.

[@MK4vDubbin]

Good enduro type setup but pretty overkill for most trail riding

[@edgarm2036]

I agree 100%

[@JoeyG333]

Maxxis semi slick on the back for a absolute fun

[@david.r7]

Thats exactly what I run on my bike

[@lukasbormann4830]

@VWRabbit2008 why, he's right tho

[@Mr._Keeps]

Been running a DHR2/F and Rekon/R all year.....love it!!!

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

I wanted to say you guys did a great job explaining the difference between high and low rise Handel bars. Keep up the good job.

[@Scottatnord]

Best tire video in the entire universe.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Haha thanks mate 👌

[@pc.9008]

Lol, usefull fo sho'

[@froznfire9531]

Assegai in front and a Aggresor in the back is amazing for Enduro/Trail bikes.

[@GOTCHAPARK]

Hey Jeff , Thanks for taking the time to do these videos ! I do not have the means to test a bunch of tires to find the one I like , so this video is VERY helpful for a regular guy like me !

[@ianisfun]

This channel is so underrated. Best Mtb commentary and editing hands down.

[@Larpy1933]

Another great video. Thanks. I love the no-nonsense approach that’s full of nonsense. Anyone who’s watched one of your videos will get it. Keep at it and good luck with all things.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@vanw1554]

Exactly what we needed, simple clear no BS video, right to the point, thank you!

[@ZOB4]

I run Ardent Race front and rear on my “good weather” set up, probably going to do the DHR II and Dissector combo you mentioned here for my winter/wet set up.

[@JimRunarHansen]

I've been running an Assegai 2.5 MaxxGrip up front and a High Roller II 2.5 MaxxTerra in the rear for a couple of months now, and I love it!

[@Ghostina1]

Hey Jeff. This vid is awesome! Love it... short, easy, and easy to understand. I love the DISSECTOR FRONT & IKON REAR Combo. For me the best of both Worlds in Summer conditions

[@chrism5768]

This is the best tire combo/usage video on the internet. Currently running ikon front and rear on a 120 stumpy.

[@robociock]

Finally what I was looking for, I'm new in tires world and online everybody is telling something different, so I'm going for dhf front and sector rear 👌

[@Creativedogmedia]

Actually enjoying Rekon front and Rekon Race rear. Super fast and decent grip for XC/trail.

[@nakitojimo2001]

Oh great, my stock tires are both Rekon Race 29x2.25 from my 2022 Patrol 094 HT (so I just need to buy Rekon for the front). That's why I always feel a bit understeer when cornering 😅

[@JackMott]

reminder that humans can't reliably feel if a tire is fast. In fact humans tend to pick tires/pressures where rolling resistance is worse as the faster one as they feel more responsive.

[@TivonSanders]

​@@JackMottAre you saying humans tend to pick tires with better traction over rolling resistance?

[@JustAGlitchFL]

This is the video I needed right now.

[@jared_erickson]

I never get tired of these videos!

[@lachlans3181]

tyred

[@nicholaspetropoulos3904]

29/2.5 EXO Assegai up front, 29/2.5 EXO Aggressor out back. I’ve PR’ed all my local trails since changing over. Cornering is on rails!

[@BOys85]

Scott Spark 900 120/120 here, so these are my tire setups Generel XC/Trail riding Maxxis Rekon 2.4 WT maxterra F/R Awesome tire!! XC racing Ardent race 2.35 Front, Rekon 2.25 or Aspen Rear for Winter maxxis Forekaster 2,35 F/R Cheers

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

How is the Rekon compared to the Ardent Race? Im still undecided for my nxt tyre combo. Torn between Ardent race or Rekon at the front with a rekon race on the rear.

[@BOys85]

@@sonnybocalajr.725 For which rekon are you asking 2,4 or 2,25? I like Ardent race as a front true to size 2,35, very good in dry and good in dampf conditions, but is on a heavier side 790g. rekon 2.25 its good tire also, rekon/rekon race good combo in super dry and loose. Also rekon has the volume on a 25mm rim compared tothe ikon which is very small tire...

[@sonnybocalajr.725]

@@BOys85 now that you mentioned it I just had a look. I was after a 29x2.35 which they dont have. Might as well stick with Ardent Race at the front & change the rear to a Rekon race nxt time. Cheers.

[@phrides]

@@BOys85 Ikon is low volume, unless you get the 2.35, which is probably the girthiest 2.35 tire Maxxis makes. Go figure.

[@jsasa5668]

Have you tried Rekon 2.4 with Rekon Race 2.25/2.35 combo?

[@houghtonricky]

Greatly appreciate the video - Lots of valuable info in a condensed understandable form. A comment though - it was not until last year that I was fast enough to notice and/or care about tires. A lot of beginners or slower riders won't notice or benefit from all this information. In our area, the soil is fertile - as a result, there are a lot of winding trails with lots of grade reversals to divert water and keep it from rutting the trail. Maximizing trail life results in slower riders. Somewhere below ~7 MPH, tires didn't matter - I couldn't tell difference between 2.0 and 2.5 front tires. Once I started hitting 8+ - thread and compound mattered a bit, approaching 9 to 9.5 MPH (over a many hour ride) front tire size mattered, thread mattered and compound mattered - I could finally appreciate/tell the difference. I used to get hung up worrying about best tires when I was a slower rider --- it might be worth commenting on, or exploring this as it is easy for riders to get hung up on details that won't matter.

[@petercroce]

This is definitely the most helpful video on Maxxis's enormous lineup that I've seen, cheers Worldwide! I've ran DHF/DHR for a while for Michigan single track (trail leaning towards XC with a very little tiny bit of enduro stuff). I found it was just too slow for what I was trying to do. I run a fairly modern hardtail (Canfield Nimble 9) and all my buddies are on XC hardtails with XC tires and they were just smoking me on climbs and flats. I switched to a Dissector front / Ikon rear. It's night and day faster and I appreciate that I can cut the back tire loose much easier. Planning on switching to a DHR front and Dissector rear for some enduro trips. It seems like having an Ikon (or Rekon), Dissector, and DHR or DHF in your arsenal allows you to tackle a whole lot of riding, aside from super lightweight XC stuff or super hardcore DH stuff.

[@mt2nv1]

Nicely done! I’m on a Hightower V2 and trying to keep it more trail oriented for the majority of my riding. DHR II / Dissector looks like the winner.

[@jacobthompson6083]

How did that combo work out? I also have a Hightower.

[@mt2nv1]

@@jacobthompson6083 been loving it. I ride in Utah.

[@mountainlessbiking3268]

You should do a video on “the best of the rest” with everything not Maxxis. I feel like people are missing out. Wild Enduros are cheap and I like them better than the assgressor.

[@WorldwideCyclery]

We actually have that video in the queue! 😁

[@gatoryak7332]

I agree. I installed my first Maxxis tire about three months ago: Minion DHR II on the rear wheel. My experience has been underwhelming. The DHR II spins while riding up many of the steep rocks on my local mountain. There may be some user error, but I didn't have that problem with most other tires I've had, until they were worn down. I don't know if I hope the Minion makes up for it by lasting longer or hope that it wears down quickly so I can justifiably try something else sooner.

[@mountainlessbiking3268]

gato ryak a big thing that most people leave out in reviews is tire compound. The Maxxis Maxxterra compound is good for wear and decent rolling speed but at the cost of a decent amount of grip.

[@kyleslater5245]

And some of us have had bad experiences with maxxis and are avoiding them like the plague.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@kyleslater5245 I switched the Minion DHR II to the front. The good news is that my rear wheel stopped spinning out on the steep rocks. That's with Bontrager's SE4. The bad news is that compared to when the Bontrager was on the front, having the Minion DHR II on the front feels like I'm pushing a plow. So count me as one who will avoid Maxxis in the future.

[@zigazackwrx17]

I run the Agressor in the back and DHR2 on the front. It has been a fantastic combo here in Northern Utah.

[@4leggedfurball]

Would be so cool if this was a clever "Fletch" reference

[@175thStreet]

Sssoooo good! Very helpful. Thanks! I'm definitely a Maxxis fan and this cleared a lot up.

[@rcLawnDartPilot]

Run a lot of the same trails in Ventura county. Run DHR2 and Rekon combo and its great for my rides. Makes climbing that much more enjoyable.

[@MajorStaticX]

I'm the same, I love my Rear tire to Slide when I want it to, but love the extra grip in the front, it fits my style

[@borgquistn7059]

Im curently running rekon rear and forkaster front and they work realy well on my xc / trail 140mm hardtail 🔥👍 (Orbea laufey)

[@adrianszabelski8105]

On my 130 travel hardtail with downhill bike geo I'm putting a wtb verdict front and maxxis high roller rear

[@arieffzafir7248]

You trying so hard to make us understand. Now that .... I appreciate it very much! I learn something today.. thanks dude!

[@69sound81]

I love Rekon front Ikon back! It is like having the new tyre in the front and the used one in the back. To me it is a very good combo for an XC rider that likes to hang out with his/her Trail buddies.

[@shanefrank3281]

That is the setup I was thinking about doing. But I have a 26mm wide rim and would like a 2.4 wide Rekon, but Maxxis only makes the 2.40 Rekon in the WT which they say should only be used for 30-35mm rims.

[@michaelmechex]

I was looking at Maxxis because my friends ride them, but got confused and bought Conti instead :D definitely a great video.

[@BadlyDubbed]

The chart! It clarified so much about this decision within the maxxis range.

[@ast5o499]

wow, i was searching for maxxis tyre combos, and when turn off my phone and lie it down, i get notified that wc uploaded this vid

[@WorldwideCyclery]

Haha nice. 👊🏻

[@drewschieman1741]

Assegai up front, DHF in the back. Best combo I’ve ever used. Especially for North Shore riding

[@joesimmonds2849]

Great video Jeff. That was very helpful. I switched from DHR 2 and Recon to The Double Ass setup. The increase in grip was to much to begin with. I took a few falls on steep rooty switchbacks where the front tyre hooked up too much. Took a while to get used to and i find them much better once they’ve worn in a little. DHR 2 on the rear when the rear Assegai is finished, I think.

[@andrewrivera4029]

Cool. I run DHF front and rear but I’m hucking, plowing through rock gardens and I’m 200lb but will try the Dissector on the rear for my next tire! Thanks!

[@rantingwrench]

Double-Diss combo on my Following V3. The Dissector works fairly well as a lightweight trail tyre both front & rear, even in mud - the knobs are far enough apart to clear reasonably well.

[@hanspeter5752]

Assegai/Dhr2, best for me! But I agree with Jeff's named combos as well!

[@jasonsheridan2012]

In the dry summer months here I'm running an Ardent Race 2.35 x 29" EXO 3CS in the back with a Forekaster 2.35 x 29" EXO up front. Lots of long XC rides with packed dry/dusty trails. This combo rolls so well with JUST enough grip to stay in control. Fall/spring things get a bit wet and slippery so I switch to a Rekon 2.4 x 29" EXO in the back with a Dissector 2.4 x 29" EXO 3CT up front. This combo gives WAAAAAY more grip and doesn't sacrifice all that much in speed to my summer tires. I sold a couple bikes this year and now just have a 2022 Rocky Mountain Element 50.

[@Nojo524]

Definitely. Assegai in the front. I can live with a variety of options in the back. I can recall 3 or 4 times where would have taken a dirt nap with any other tire. Assegai saved me.

[@user-vb7oo9kv1g]

Just great ! Clear, decisive, effective !!! thanks.

[@vdel7418]

I use DHF front and rear on my 2021 Kona Honzo. Great tire combo for where I ride.

[@rogergrant455]

Very good buddy! Straight to the point.

[@mtbwithshane5699]

Minion DHR 2 Front and Rekon in the rear. Absolutely love this combo on my Nukeproof Reactor rn. Originally had Assegai up front wayyyy too much grip.

[@Azazel518]

Jeff...thank god!! this is the same combo I use. Assagai front and rear and your sorted...sure people wings that there a slower tyre climbing but for every choice there's a consequence and I like to ride down hill fast😱

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

DHF/Agressor. 1st bike so will see how they go,was recommend by the shop for the local trials.👌🇦🇺🙏

[@rolux4853]

I really like this setup, since the aggressor rolls really fast while still having enough traction!

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@rolux4853 Good to know mate ,my shop guy is on point then. Waiting for a ride wrap so haven’t ridden it yet and tried them.

[@James-il3tq]

Perfect setup for regular trail riding. Should have some good speed too 🚴💨

[@A.D.D.O.C.D.T]

@@James-il3tq For my first tree 🌲 ☠️😂

[@manfromanotherland]

Running the same combo on my YT Izzo, really liking it over the Forekasters it came with!

[@barrydodson4191]

Well this confirmed it. My bike came with minion SS tires but I didn’t love them so I put a DHRIi front and wanted something with a bit more grip in the rear for climbing. I was leaning rekon and you confirmed my thoughts. Thanks!

[@mrvwbug4423]

Minion SS is a super fast roller designed for the back of park bikes, that is really all it is good for.

[@StuffOffYouStuff]

Great review. Love the clips used too. Thanks

[@AlexT.A.]

Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5 front Michelin Ewild 27,5x2.6 rear Great combo for My eEnduro Focus Jam2 Drifter 👌

[@medievalman3737]

I use Maxxis dhf 2.5 wt in the front and a aggressor in the rear in the same size mostly trail rides loves the set up!

[@JT-bj1nx]

Tire videos are the best!!!!!

[@dariantoureene475]

Running Assegai Front and DHR ll in rear. Oh baby does that combo hook up… feels great in the steeps and fantastic at high speed “flowy” trails.

[@RiderDon]

Assegai front and DHR2 rear is my current setup on my Megatower and I’m so much happy

[@mrvwbug4423]

That or Assegai/Dissector seems to be a very popular setup for enduro bikes or aggressive trail bikes.

[@attilabenedek15]

My 2021 merida one sixty 400 came stock with assegai/dissector. Just love it

[@sickmak90]

I’m running a DHR2 3c front and DHR2 dual compound on the rear. It doesn’t pedal “that” bad but the traction is vastly superior to the XR4 they replaced.

[@sebastiank4211]

Great helpful video since Im in fight with the maxxis line up for quite a while. My new occam came with Rekon in the back an high roller II in the front. Will see how this'll turn out.

[@graysonadams2485]

For tame midwest trails with loads of climbs, forekaster front and back is the ticket. Anything heavier is just sooo slow but you still get a ton of grip.

[@jonchurchill76]

Completely agree. I used to live in Michigan and always thought this tire is perfect for the trails there. It doesn't look like it should grip as well as it does.

[@hardmtnbiker]

I currently use the Maxxis Rekon 29x2.6” rear on my Seven Sola single speed and will be getting one for my Hayduke. I completely agree that having less traction in rear is more manageable and the more aggressive super chunky nobbies in front is traction control where you need it most. I’m currently trying different tires in the front and have a Teravail Honcho 29x2.6 on one bike, a Cumberland 29.2.8 and a Kennebec 27.5x2.8 on my other bike. Honestly I use a lot of Teravail tires but definitely feel Maxxis tires are better made and higher quality

[@wills4343]

Dissector will be my next rear tire. I like more traction in the rear for climbing and braking on loose over hard terrain.

[@IIISentorIII]

lol...

[@davidnicholson6680]

For non technical Midwestern stuff, Ardent/Ardent has been good for me. This is yet another video recommending Rekon and Forecaster. I'll give them a try.

[@markkligerman6861]

I agree with Jeff and myself. My 160/145 Trail Bike is on Rekon rear and DHF front

[@rumour9809]

Running a dhf front and assegai rear and loving it

[@ian_davis]

Gang

[@rybrentd]

My favorite combos: 1. Assegai front/HR2 rear for dry and blown out conditions 2. Assegai front/DHR2 rear for maximum braking traction and wetter conditions. 3. Assegai/DHF front and dissector rear for hard pack and dryer trail conditions. If it's more rocks/roots I'd lean towards the Assegai and more hardpack I'd go with the DHF.

[@fra93ilgrande]

My friend uses for xc the Forekaster in front and Ikon in the rear, great all round combo

[@tombenson8262]

Already had planned on the double ass combo for my next set

[@nomadesbtt307]

Been running Rekon front / Ikon back and so far so good. Use to have DHF front / Ardent back, but I needed more rolling to put long miles in

[@snay4653]

Can i go with ardent fronts n ikons back

[@natandirt]

I love dhr II in the front aaaand...minion SS in the back ! slept on tire in my opinion, super fast rolling yet a lot of grip in the corners

[@mikeskiest9769]

Awesome video and nice to see how you justify your picks. My personal favorite combo is Assegai from Dissector rear both DH casing. Love the grip up front and the looseness of the rear.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I run the same combo, just in EXO, love it, but will go EXO+ for the next set.

[@mikeskiest9769]

Sounds good the setup is great for the riding I do year round.

[@user-pp5or5og4k]

Dissector Front/ Rekon Rear fast rolling as recommended by Mr. Jeff himself.

[@ShitStefanShoots]

Thank you for the clear and understandable recommendations. I am running DHR II front and Ardent rear right now, but I might give the Rekon a try when the next change is due.

[@earyar57]

Awesome video

[@adamenglander]

This video was great

[@Tonuky]

I just installed a Rekon 2.4/DRHII 2.4 on my trail bike. I had 2.6 Hans Dampf front and rear. The bike is much lighter. Tomorrow morning I'm going to test them!

[@BikeandSkiGeoff]

DHF front and Rekon on the back on The Following V3 and DHF front, Aggressor rear on the Yeti SB5.5

[@Yhigma]

Haven't tried the Dissector yet, I really like DHF/DHRii combo. I was really surprised. I reckon I oughtta check out that tire.

[@trailpanda6592]

Just did a couple of wet days in Squamish and must say that Assegai on front saved my ass couple of times, great tire! Also had a good run with WTB Verdict + Judge combo, great grip but the rear Judge lasted for a month and the Verdict on front for about 2 months... Other then that I've been running DHR 2 F+R for years, now only on the rear and I am tempted to run Assegai F+R for the next season.

[@DarkKnight0183]

As for me, I'm riding an Assegai 2.5 in front and a Minion DHR II 2.4 at the rear. In my opinion it's the best combo, so grippy.

[@Ypoons_]

same super good

[@CoinRollSearcher]

Maxxis Rekon rear and Maxxis DHR II front. Its the perfect combo for dry/sandy conditions.

[@filacaamspeter8810]

Been using Maxxis Minion DHF (frnt) and DHR II (rear), riding in Seattle area's always wet and over roots. The combination seem to be working for me. I had them on my mid travel bike (130mm Shock and 140mm Fork) and long travel bike (160mm Shock and 180mm Fork). Mtb in the fall and winter, road cycling in the Spring and Summer.

[@Striveon247]

are they both same size . 2.4 or 2.5?

[@filacaamspeter8810]

@@Striveon247 I run 2.5 front and back. I also run 2.6, front and back on my Enduro and Trail bikes. Love the low psi rolling on wet roots.

[@KaizenPhotography]

This is very helpful.

[@mrtanner2010]

Dissector F Minnion SS R on my SB115. Love that combo!

[@danielgale9186]

first ride on my SB115 yesterday, but the Dissector on the front impressed in the loose/dusty Canberra trails. Rekon on the rear was fast AF too

[@arnold4333]

Love the minnion ss on the rear - try a dhf on the front with the ss - great combo

[@mrvwbug4423]

That sounds weird, the SS is actually pretty grippy on the corner knobs, while the Dissector is designed to be playful but controllable on the corner knobs.

[@Chris_dolmeth]

@@arnold4333 that's the combo I'm running and I love it. People think the ss has no grip but it definitely does.

[@quattro2004]

This video was made for me! I'm like deer in headlights trying to decide what tires to run. Still no closer to figuring that out.

[@TheJofrica]

What type of trails/conditions do you ride? And what kind of bike? And what are your goals?

[@cryptoninjaz]

Im rocking an ASSEGAI in the front and REKON in the Rear on an old School Giant 27.5 works very well .

[@samvilla6290]

Awesome video there were some combos I never thought of here. One thing to keep in mind is that where you live and ride mostly is very dry so what might work for you won’t work for other people. Good down country set up for where I ride (New England) is ardent f/r currently running bontrager xr3s f/r not enough traction but not enough money for new tires :)

[@johnlockwood367]

+1 for Ardent F/R for New England cross country riding.

[@ChefIan73]

Here in SoCal I’ve found the double ass combo great for park and assguy/dissector combo for the trails.

[@nathanielgreen5329]

Double ass combo and the double checked up clip made me laugh

[@DaviCupra]

I have on my XC bike Ardent Race front, Ikon back, both 29"x2.35.

[@nathanfisher1512]

Benefits of this setup?

[@DaviCupra]

@@nathanfisher1512 a ok grip with fast rolling at the same time.

[@defektfilms]

Recently set a bike with Maxxis Holy Roller on the back and Ikon on the front wheel, mostly cross country and urban scenarios. I'm yet to test this combo as I put it on my wife's bike (hardtail).

[@edwinmalmros6507]

Just The video i need!!

[@jokermtb]

I took your Maxxis DHR2 as a front tire recommendation, and I actually did not like it very much. Riding a 2019 GT Sensor (130mm). My terrain is Michigan dirt, packed sand, dust on crust.....seemed like it took away stability, front end felt a bit darty - it was very apparent when riding no handed. I put on a new Maxxis DHF up front and was very satisfied - very neutral handling and just as grippy when leaned over hard........I'm also running a Maxxis Aggressor in the back, which is a great tire for my local dirt conditions. The Maxxis DHF /Aggressor is about perfect a combo, for the rear will begin to break loose before the front, giving me a clue I'm about to exceed my cornering limits......your local terrain makes a difference!!!

[@dansburns]

Unless you are in a desert, DHR II doesn't make sense up front for a lot of folks. I prefer the DHF, too, in the front for the reasons you listed and had been running the Aggressor rear. I wanted some more traction and better rolling resistance than what the Aggressor offered but still with a good casing. I recently put a Vittoria Agarro (trail casing) on the rear and I am very happy. It rolls better, the casing feels better and climbing and braking are both improved over the Aggressor. It's a goldilocks for what I was looking for. I've been so happy, I'm going to try their Mazza up front when the DHF wears out. Word is the guy who designed the DHF did the Mazza. There are whispers that it is "the one." We shall see.

[@hwy88forever38]

Still in the experimental phase. Run same types of trails as Jeff. Dissector front and rekon rear was fast. DHF 2.5 and rekon 2.4 is still pretty fast and mentally I like knowing I have one of the beefiest front tires there is.

[@kevinross7565]

For me it’s Ardent front Ardent Race in the rear. Works great for my local trails where I’m climbing as much as I’m going down.

[@mtsmith49]

I am also running the Ardent front / Ardent Race rear. For me on a 29er hard tail with 120mm fork.

[@oskarstaudte]

maxxis assegai front, maxxis dissector rear. Wild

[@asbajlon]

High Roller II 2.4 in the front and Aggressor 2.3 in the rear..nice and fast rolling for my SC Bronson

[@jacksonvance5469]

On my previous bike I was running Maxxis Icon front and rear. On my current bike, I’ve got Disector front rear.

[@MotorsportsX]

maxxis needs to put scientific data on the tires. rolling resistance, some sort of scoring system for cornering bite, weight. etc.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

well ur in luck buddy

[@lsavassi]

Maxxis Forekaster 2.2 in rear and 2.35 in front, perfect combo for agressive xc

[@ahidofe]

Maxxis ardent front and rear for XCO are fantastic. Fast and decent grip

[@ognjenr536]

Rekon-dissector FTW!