AM tyres... what you running?

[Odinson]

I must say I find the Enduro reviews a bit amateurish but perhaps its just the poor translation from German. I have ridden the DHR2 2.3 (normal tubeless) and MM 2.3 (snake) a bit. I'd say the Maxxis is pretty similar on sidewall strength. i haven't noticed the MM wobbling about on cornering as they claim either - its the most grippy and predictable tyre I've ever ridden. The 2.4 Maxxis is probably better than the 2.3's I tried  - they looked pretty thin and unconvincing compared to the MM up front. Either way I'd be happy to ride either of these up front with the SS or RR out back... The fact that they mention the HD as a back tyre makes me doubt the review a bit more - they are rubbish. I am sure Schwalbe make a better option for wet conditioners out back than that. 

 

I've just trolled the rest of that review which bears out my doubts about the quality of the testing and conclusions. The E10 cheaper MM gets the same value rating as the Maxxis - huh? The rate the Wild gripper as "predictable" but give it only 3 stars for directional stability. One look at its tread pattern screams "wild slipper" to me :-) 

 

Yip. 

 

They're reviews are always very brief and vague. Perhaps a bit more substantial in Deutsche. 

[NicoBoshoff]

Little birdy told me the new Butcher 2.6 Grid with Gripton compound will be hitting shops very soon at about R800.

 

Reckon that'll be replacing my Minion DHF 2.3 on the front, and keep that as back up.

[Chavo]

3C / TR / EXO 

 

is a light weight Xc type compound right ?  Will it hold up to pretoria's rocks ?

 

My understanding is the EXO casing is one level down from the Maxxis Double Down casing which offers the highest "protection". So EXO should hold up to rocks pretty well. 3C is the rubber compound and TR refers to "tubeless ready". 

 

More info here http://www.maxxis.com/other-bicycle-information/bicycle-technology/advance-tire-construction

[Odinson]

3C / TR / EXO 

 

is a light weight Xc type compound right ?  Will it hold up to pretoria's rocks ?

 

 

EXO should be fine. Will definitely hold up better than Spez's Control Casing. 

 

My opinion, however, is to try and get the DoubleDown casing (for the rear at least). 

[Simon123]

Little birdy told me the new Butcher 2.6 Grid with Gripton compound will be hitting shops very soon at about R800.

 

Great. 

 

Running 2,6  Schwalbes on my bike at the moment and loving it.    Nobby Nic front, Rock Razor rear.   

 

took a while to get the right pressures not to have a "double suspension"on the front, but loving the bike.

[Rich990]

https://www.evobikes.co.za/maxxis-highroller-ii-29-x-2-3-3c-tr-exo-tyre.html

https://ridewithzeal.co.za/products/minion-dhr-ii-29-x-2-3-3c-dd-tr-tyre

 

 

Both great deals , but guess which one is more appealing to the broke ass student 

 

The Exo isnt as thin as a WTB light or Spaz Control casing.  Its not bad, I have one on the back of the ragley - and got a puncture at hakahana :/  but i think thats more down to my lack of line choice.  I have a spare aggressor at my place if you want to swing past to check out the casing.

[Headshot]

I have only 2 rides on the 2.6 Butchers and am still trying like them. Both rides have been in damp conditions.

 

On the last ride, I rode through a small puddle that I failed to see and had formed in a kink on my usual ascent to Constantia Neck (a flat section).  The well weighted front slid big time despite minimal cornering speed or angle. I got a bit of a fright. Is this the tyre, the conditions or my riding? I can't help but imagine that a Magic Mary would barely have noticed the slop. 

 

I think its a better dry conditions tyre and that my pressures are a bit on the high side. More riding/playing will reveal all...

[GrahamS2]

I have only 2 rides on the 2.6 Butchers and am still trying like them. Both rides have been in damp conditions.

 

On the last ride, I rode through a small puddle that I failed to see and had formed in a kink on my usual ascent to Constantia Neck (a flat section).  The well weighted front slid big time despite minimal cornering speed or angle. I got a bit of a fright. Is this the tyre, the conditions or my riding? I can't help but imagine that a Magic Mary would barely have noticed the slop. 

 

I think its a better dry conditions tyre and that my pressures are a bit on the high side. More riding/playing will reveal all...

Are they still glossy? I find spez tyres a little slippery until the release agent has worn off. Normally takes 2-3 decent rides on my trails. You'll especially notice this on rocks.

[Headshot]

Are they still glossy? I find spez tyres a little slippery until the release agent has worn off. Normally takes 2-3 decent rides on my trails. You'll especially notice this on rocks.

There may well be a bit of that going on - they looked far more worn in by the end of the ride. 

[Headshot]

Another 2.6 Butcher update. I dropped pressure to 20psi front and about 22 rear. Felt far better. Less bounce over rocks and hooked up well in a flat corner too. Admittedly grip was good after the rain, but I think this is a sweet spot for the trails in question. Bombing some rocky stuff at Tokai may be a different story. I did notice a bit more drag/tyre noise on the tar at the lower pressures.

[AlanD]

Current Tyre Combo: Magic Mary / Rock Razor.

 

Awsome while is SA but here in the UK its a slighlty diffirent ball game, especially in winter.

 

Finding that the RR is not giving enough grip as its a bit more wet amd soft on the wood trails. The trails here are really focused on flowy more DH stuff so lots of berms, table tops, doubles, gaps, drops.....etc.

 

What different rear tyre can i pair with the aggressive MM thats a little more grippy all round but wont make it feel too draggy?

[Hairy]

DHR?

 

Reckon there is a reason the UK magazines like the DHF/DHR combo

[AlanD]

The High Roller seems popular also.

 

Can someone tell me if it would be worth getting this tyre with the 3c max terra compound for the rear as apposed to not having it at all? The 3c ups the price quite a bitm

Edited November 26, 2017 by AlanD

[Christofison]

The High Roller seems popular also.

 

Can someone tell me if it would be worth getting this tyre with the 3c max terra compound for the rear as apposed to not having it at all? The 3c ups the price quite a bitm

3C should make the tyre roll faster and corner better, 2 things that the High Roller doesn't do quite as well as the DHR2.

[AlanD]

3C should make the tyre roll faster and corner better, 2 things that the High Roller doesn't do quite as well as the DHR2.

So you would recommend the DHR2 iver the high roller for the rear then? Was actually trying to compare those two options.

[stefmeister]

3C should make the tyre roll faster and corner better, 2 things that the High Roller doesn't do quite as well as the DHR2.

I think the 3C max terra is the softer compound, making is roll slower. Had it on the rear, was a drag and wore off pretty quickly too, but grip was amazing.

Dual compound should br better option for a rear tyre, and 3C for front.

 

 

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Edited November 26, 2017 by stefmeister