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Tires Maxxis or GOODRIDGE
I have tried many tires. I ride desert southwest US, just about every trail is rocky, angular, chunky, loose stuff that can shred a tire. When it comes down to it- the maxxis tires hold traction longer than anything, and they last longer than anything else.
Pros: traction, long lasting
Another dhr could work. They roll super fast for their chunk.
Pros: roll super fast
I've had good luck with the Maxxis tires, I've had them on all three of our trailers without a failure.
Pros: no failures
I ride mixed terrain and a good all year tyre for me is the Assegai. With that said, I had DHF front and rear on my old bike and it was stuck to the ground like glue.
Pros: stuck to the ground
Very dusty here, prefer DHF over Assegai. Also prefer Dissector on rear, I find that combo rolls well and has heaps of traction in the dry.
Pros: heaps of traction
Cons: more rolling resistance
Assegai is very good but be aware it can be very cloggy with mud and needs speed to clear. From what you say of your riding it might not be a problem for you but wet clay especially on slower tech trails can pretty much just turn them into a slick.
Pros: pays back with grip
Cons: can be very cloggy
Maxxis tires give 40% on a $120 MSRP - so $48. Seems like a good gig for the retailer. However...Maxxis is the worst line to carry.
Pros: good margin for retailer
Cons: worst line to carry
DHRs are grippy as hell but are not fast rolling. I swapped out for DHF and DHR to see about getting some extra grip and it was an absolute disaster when it came time to pedal. Ended up leaving the DHF on but putting the DHR back on the rear. I feel like it was a good compromise.
Pros: extra grip
Cons: not fast rolling
I love my Kryps but I’d be lying if I didn’t place them at the top of the PITA list especially the DH casing.
Cons: PITA list
My experience with minions as a casual rider in the DFL class of my local DH races is that they leak sealant out the sidewalls, don't have a good transition when leaned over, and tend to roll off the rim.
Cons: leaks sealant, rolls off
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