Tires Archive

An ancient shredder once said “Going fast isn’t the main thing, it’s the only thing.” Wise words, and Maxxis took them to heart when it designed the (slightly) new Minion DHF Wide Trail 3C/EXO/TR 27. 5in Tire. The Minion DHF Wide tire is made to rally with an updated tread pattern that serves up more grip when mounted on wider rims without making you lay your rig on its side. It goes without saying that the Minion DHF can be run tubeless, which means lower PSI and more grip, and that it’s EXO casing can hammer down the fastest, sharpest trails without taking a killer hit. Finally, note that the Maxx Grip compound is softer and mores responsive to braking than the harder, fast-rolling Maxx Terra.

The ultimate touring tire, made for roads, tracks and trails of all continents. The tread pays homage to its legendary Marathon XR predecessor. Construction and compounding are naturally the very latest Schwalbe Evo technology. TravelStar compound for the best handling characteristics, Double Defense technology makes it light, but with an extremely robust construction. The world is round. Ride it.

Continental 0100311 Gator Hardshell 700 x 23 Foldable Urban Tire with Duraskin has set the bar for a perfectly-balanced blend of ride quality and long-term durability without breaking the bank…but still the roads of North America demand a model even tougher. The all new Gator Hardshell delivers! Sharing the bead-to-bead protection of Duraskin, the Hardshell casing wraps further into the sidewall and an extra-wide Poly-X breaker covers the entire tread strip from shoulder-to-shoulder. Added material in the tread strip not only improves mileage, but lends yet another degree of puncture resistance. More isn’t always better, but in this case – more is exactly what you get. Specs: Weight – 260 grams; Recommended PSI – 110; Maximum PSI – 120; PU – 10. Tread wear indicators are part of the tire design.

No single tire can be a perfect match for every trail surface, but if there’s one we’d say comes close, it’s the Maxxis Minion DHF. Excelling on everything from fast sun-baked singletrack and blown-out silty corners, to wet rocks and slippery roots, the Minion DHF Wide Trail Dual Compound/EXO/TR Tire is a staple for a wide range of aggressive terrain. It’s been around in various sizes and casings for many years, and for a good reason–it just works. Here at the office it’s our go-to front tire for the dry and loose conditions found across Utah, but we keep it on for the slightly wetter early-spring and late-fall riding as well. For aggressive trail and all-mountain riding the Minion DHF is a worthy companion for the front of your bike, but it works well as a rear tire too. The Minion DHF has pronounced tread, but the center knobs are ramped to keep the rolling resistance low. For such a burly tire it rolls impressively well. The side knobs grip adeptly on loose berms and flat hard pack turns alike, inspiring confidence in cornering. Alternating rows of the knobs are channel-cut to increase the surface area under load, further improving straight line control and overall traction. This version of the tire has a Wide Trail casing, optimizing the tread profile for 30-35mm internal width rims. It uses the Dual Compound rubber, which is harder than 3C but also lasts notably longer. This is a single-ply casing with EXO sidewall protection to fend off flats from rock slices. It’s one of Maxxis’ lighter weight versions of the DHF, but still offers substantial puncture protection.

Schwalbe Marathon Winter RLX Bicycle Tires are built for outstanding performance and extended durability.The spikes work best on ice when running at minimum pressure.

Designed for riders who require a lot from their tires, the Michelin Pro4 Endurance road tire lives up to its name by providing excellent durability and outstanding resistance to punctures and cuts. And of course, it features the high performance you expect from Michelin tires.

• Dual-compound tread ensures exceptional resistance to wear and enhanced grip when leaning through corners
• The compound employed for the shoulders provides a very high level of grip on wet roads, while the compound used for the central part of the tread delivers greater protection against punctures and impact damage.
• The combination of the 110TPI casing and bead-to-bead breaker ply ensures outstanding resistance to perforation and contributes to the tire’s remarkable durability

The Minion FBR is a rear-specific fat bike tire designed for trail riding. It shares the look of the Minion DHR II, but is optimized for fat biking. The Minion FBR features well-known, proven side knobs for cornering traction and ramped, paddle-like knobs down the middle, minimizing rolling resistance and maximizing traction in all conditions.

Features Include:

• Rear specific tire with large lateral, paddle like knobs that keep you pushing forward
• DC – Dual Compound tread provides a lower rolling resistance center paired with extra grip for the corners
• EXO equipped models feature Maxxis` EXO sidewall protection which help prevent puncture from sidewall abrasions
• TR – Tubeless Ready – sealant required

The Ignitor tread pattern was designed for the most discerning professional racers and already has laid claim to multiple World Cup victories. The well-spaced tread pattern fills in nicely to provide low rolling resistance in the straights, while the ramped pentagonal knobs provide excellent traction in the corners and in medium terrains. Directional ramped pentagonal knob design – front or rear. Lightweight single ply casing, foldable bead. 60 TPI60 PSI695g

Shinko 230 Tour Master Rear Tire Designed for long distance, high speed riding
Aramid belted
Staggered tread design offers a quiet ride with excellent handling
Tubeless, 4-ply design
V-rated for speeds up to 149 mph

Nokian Mount and Ground Tires feature durable gum wall casing and 240 sharp steel studs with carbide pins for snowy and icy conditions.