Maxxis Bike Tires

Maxxis tire range, model by model

What each model is built for, the sizes it comes in, and the fit notes worth knowing before you buy.

• Maxxis Minion DHF

  Mountain Front$55-80★ 4.8
  • Gravity-focused front tire - the gold standard, in production since 2003
  • Available 24", 26", 27.5" and 29" - widths from 2.3" to 3.0" WT
  • Compounds: Dual, 3C MaxxTerra, 3C MaxxGrip - ramped center knobs roll fast, paddled side knobs bite hard in corners
  • Casings: EXO (trail), EXO+ (enduro), DD (Double Down), DH (downhill) - all tubeless ready

  Sizing: Most popular sizes: 29x2.5WT (modern enduro/trail front), 27.5x2.5WT (downhill), 27.5x2.3 (lighter trail). The wider WT (Wide Trail) versions are optimized for 30-35mm internal rims.

• Maxxis Minion DHR II

  Mountain Rear$55-80★ 4.8
  • Rear companion to the DHF - paddle center knobs for braking traction, square side knobs for cornering
  • Available 24", 26", 27.5", 29" in widths 2.3" to 2.6" WT
  • Dual, 3C MaxxTerra, and 3C MaxxGrip compounds
  • EXO / EXO+ / DD / DH casings, all tubeless ready

  Sizing: Pair a 29x2.4WT or 29x2.5WT DHR II rear with a 29x2.5WT DHF front for the classic enduro setup. 27.5x2.4WT for World Cup downhill.

• Maxxis Assegai

  Mountain Front$75-95★ 4.7
  • Designed in collaboration with downhill legend Greg Minnaar
  • Aggressive enduro/DH front tread - supreme braking and lean-angle cornering grip
  • 27.5" and 29", widths 2.4" / 2.5" WT
  • Best in 3C MaxxGrip compound for ultimate grip; MaxxTerra for longer wear

  Sizing: 29x2.5WT is the dominant World Cup enduro front. Choose Assegai over DHF when you need maximum grip and don't mind slower rolling resistance.

• Maxxis High Roller 3

  Mountain Front$80-100★ 5.0
  • All-new 2024 hybrid tread between Shorty mud spike and Assegai aggressive front
  • Lower-height mid-spike center knobs penetrate soft, loose, and dusty terrain
  • Large supported side knobs for predictable cornering
  • 29" and 27.5" in 2.4" / 2.5" WT

  Sizing: Picks up where the legendary High Roller II left off. Best when conditions are too soft for Assegai but don't quite warrant a Shorty mud spike.

• Maxxis Dissector Gen 2

  Mountain Rear$90-110★ 5.0
  • Updated 2025 generation - Troy Brosnan's signature trail/enduro rear tire
  • Split center knobs with 2-3-2 layout for braking control without sacrificing roll speed
  • Outward-pushed transition knobs for smoother cornering
  • 29" / 27.5" in 2.4" / 2.6" WT - 3C MaxxTerra compound, EXO+ casing

  Sizing: Ideal as a fast-rolling rear on 130-150mm trail bikes. Pairs naturally with a DHF or Assegai front. For dryer/harder terrain over the DHR II.

• Maxxis Aggressor

  Mountain Rear$40-70★ 4.8
  • Fast-rolling enduro rear tire with dual compound tread
  • Tightly packed center knobs for low rolling resistance, taller side knobs for cornering
  • 29" and 27.5" in 2.3" or 2.5" WT
  • EXO and DD casings, tubeless ready

  Sizing: Popular as a high-mileage rear paired with a DHF or Assegai front. Faster rolling than the DHR II at the cost of some braking grip.

• Maxxis Ardent

  Mountain Trail$55-90★ 4.8
  • Versatile trail tire - ramped center knobs roll fast, large side knobs corner predictably
  • 29", 27.5", 26" in 2.25" / 2.4" widths
  • Dual compound rubber, EXO sidewall protection
  • Tubeless ready, 60 TPI casing

  Sizing: Long-running classic that suits XC and light-trail riding on 100-130mm bikes. Often spec'd as a stock OEM tire on hardtails and short-travel full suspension.

• Maxxis Hookworm

  Urban$60-90★ 4.8
  • Iconic urban / BMX / cruiser tire with wraparound slick tread
  • Designed to take pavement, skatepark, and street abuse
  • Available 20", 24", 26", 27.5", 29" - typical width 2.5"
  • 60 TPI clincher casing, wire bead

  Sizing: Choose by wheel size to match your bike. 26x2.5 is the original BMX/urban favorite; 29x2.5 fits modern dirt-jump and street MTB.

• Maxxis MaxxVenture Fat E-Bike Tire

  Fat Ebike$55-70★ 4.2
  • Designed for 20" fat-tire e-mopeds and class-3 e-bikes
  • Grooved slick tread - primarily street, capable of mild gravel detours
  • 20x4.0 (single size, single compound)
  • E50 ebike-certified (highest e-bike speed rating)

  Sizing: 20x4.0 fits Super73, Lectric XP, RadRunner, and similar 20-inch fat e-bike platforms. Verify rim width compatibility (typically 65-100mm internal).

• Maxxis Rambler

  Gravel$45-70★ 4.6
  • All-around gravel tire - tightly packed center knobs roll quickly, aggressive side knobs corner
  • 650b and 700c - widths from 38mm to 50mm
  • Dual compound rubber, EXO or SilkShield puncture protection
  • Tubeless ready, folding bead

  Sizing: 700x40 is the most popular size for general gravel; 700x45 / 50 for rougher routes; 650bx47 for plus-size gravel rigs. Up-size 5mm if you ride mostly singletrack.

• Maxxis High Road

  Road Race$50-70★ 4.2
  • Maxxis' flagship road race clincher
  • HYPR full-silica compound - 16% lower rolling resistance and 23% better wet grip vs prior compound
  • K2 puncture protection breaker - lighter and more supple than Kevlar/Vectran
  • 120 TPI folding casing, ~210g (700x25)

  Sizing: 700x28 is the modern road race default; 700x30 / 32 for endurance and rough roads. ZK casing is the race version; SL is heavier-but-tougher training spec.

• Maxxis Re-Fuse Gen 2

  Road Training$40-60★ 4.4
  • Updated training and commuting clincher - faster, lighter, and more durable than original Re-Fuse
  • Slick center with micro knobs for added cornering control on damp roads
  • Single-compound full-silica all-season rubber
  • MaxxShield puncture protection

  Sizing: The go-to high-mileage trainer and commuter tire. 700x28 fits most road bikes; 700x32 / 40 widens compatibility to gravel-capable road frames.

• Maxxis Transmissions Road Tire

  Road Tubular Clincher$50-70★ 3.9
  • Dual-compound road tire balancing speed and durability
  • Folding 120 TPI casing
  • 700x25c (single size)
  • Clincher / black

  Sizing: Available only in 700x25c. Pair on light-duty road wheels - wider modern racers should prefer the High Road in 28/30mm.

• Maxxis Pursuer

  Road Training$28-40
  • Sport-level training and everyday road tire — single compound, folding bead
  • Available 700x25, 700x28, 700x30, 700x32 — clincher, durable casing
  • Slick center for low rolling resistance, light file tread on shoulders for confidence
  • Strong puncture protection for trouble-free training miles and casual group rides

  Sizing: 700x28 is the modern training default; size up to 700x30 or 700x32 for rougher pavement, mixed surfaces, or wider modern road rims (19-21mm internal).

• Maxxis High Road SL

  Road Race$65-90★ 5.0
  • Maxxis lightest and fastest road racing tire — race-use only
  • HYPR-S compound — even lower rolling resistance than the standard High Road
  • K2 puncture protection belt under the tread, ONE70 sidewall
  • Available 700x25 and 700x28 — clincher / TR ready

  Sizing: 700x28 is the modern race default on 21-25mm internal rims; 700x25 still has a place on tighter aero frames. Race-day tire — pair with a more durable trainer for everyday miles.

• Maxxis Reaver

  Gravel Race$55-75★ 4.5
  • Dedicated gravel racing tire — faster, lighter, more durable than the Rambler
  • Low-profile diamond-knurled center for low rolling resistance
  • Spaced, offset side knobs with grooves for cornering bite and casing flex
  • Available 700x40 and 700x45 — Dual Compound, EXO casing, Tubeless Ready

  Sizing: 700x40 for hard-pack and traditional gravel race courses; 700x45 for modern wide-tire gravel events and rougher terrain. Pairs natively with 23-25mm internal gravel rims.

• Maxxis Receptor

  Gravel Semi Slick$50-70★ 4.5
  • Semi-slick gravel tire — fast-rolling slick center, knobby shoulders for cornering
  • Available 700x40, 700x47 and 650x47B — Dual Compound, EXO casing, Tubeless Ready
  • Best on hard-pack gravel, smooth dirt, and dry singletrack — not for mud
  • Lighter and faster than fully-knobbed gravel tires when conditions allow

  Sizing: 650x47B for plus-style gravel setups and bikepacking comfort; 700x40 or 700x47 for modern gravel race and adventure rigs. Run as a semi-slick rear with a more aggressive front for the best of both worlds.

• Maxxis Holy Roller

  Bmx Urban$30-50★ 4.7
  • Maxxis most versatile BMX / urban tire — dirt-to-pavement crossover tread
  • Tightly-spaced center knobs with deep-cut groove for straight-line speed
  • Available 20", 24", 26" and 29" — wire bead, single compound, Silkworm puncture belt
  • Hooks up in medium-density soil and trails; rolls fast on pavement

  Sizing: Most popular as 26x2.40 for urban / dirt jump, 20x1.95 for BMX park, and 29x2.20 for hybrid / commuter use. Wire bead keeps the price down — folding-bead version not offered.

Every bike tire carries two size numbers on the sidewall: the modern ETRTO (ISO 5775) format like 28-622 - width in millimetres, then bead-seat diameter - and an older Imperial label like 700×28c, 26×2.10, or 20×4.0. The first number stays the same regardless of width (700c = 622 mm, 26" MTB = 559 mm, 27.5" = 584 mm, 29"/700c = 622 mm). Width affects everything: a 700×25c rolls fast on smooth roads, 700×32-35c is the modern endurance and gravel default, 2.1-2.4" suits trail MTB, and fat-bike tires run 4.0-4.8" wide for sand and snow. Kids bikes follow wheel diameter - 12", 14", 16", 18", 20", and 24" - and replacement tires must match exactly. Always check your rim's max width and your frame/fork clearance (typically printed on the chainstay or fork) before going wider.

• Tread pattern: slick or file tread for road and smooth pavement, semi-slick with side knobs for gravel and light trail, full knobby for MTB and loose terrain, and 4.0"+ paddle-style lugs for fat-bike snow and sand.
• Puncture protection: look for a Kevlar or Vectran belt under the tread, sidewall reinforcement (Continental's 'Plus' / 'Hardshell', Schwalbe's GreenGuard / SmartGuard) - adds 50-150 g per tire but dramatically reduces flats for commuters and tour riders.
• TPI (threads per inch) of the casing: 60 TPI is durable and value-priced; 120-320 TPI rolls faster and conforms better but cuts more easily - match TPI to terrain.
• Folding (Kevlar) bead vs wire bead: folding tires save 50-100 g per tire and pack down for spares; wire-bead tires are cheaper and slightly more durable for everyday city use.
• Tubeless-ready (TLR / TR / TLE) vs tubed: tubeless seals small punctures with sealant, runs lower pressures for grip and comfort, and is now standard on gravel and MTB - but requires tubeless-compatible rims, valves, and sealant top-ups every 2-4 months.
• Intended terrain and weight rating: heavier riders and ebike riders should look for an ebike-rated tire (e.g. ECE-R75, the European spec for S-pedelecs up to 45 km/h) or a reinforced casing; touring riders prioritise sidewall protection over weight.