Comparing Mountain Bike Tires
Specs and Ratings Below | Compare to Other products
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Price | $61.50 at Evo Compare at 4 sellers | $77.80 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $65 List $64.95 at Amazon | $70 List Check Price at Backcountry | $65 List Check Price at REI |
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Pros | EXO sidewall protection, excellent cornering grip, good on front or rear, dual compound increases longevity | Great cornering and braking traction, fair price, long tread life, supportive sidewalls, work in a wide range of conditions | Fair price (for trail casing), offered in multiple casings for different uses, good braking traction | Great cornering grip, good braking traction, aggressive tread pattern, super damp ride quality, available in 2.6 and 2.3-inch widths | Reasonable price (for trail casing), excellent cornering traction, offered in multiple casings for different uses |
Cons | Not the best for hardpack, high rolling resistance, requires good technique | Tread may be too aggressive for some riders/locations, a little heavy | Challenging set up process, heavy for "trail" casing | Moderate weight, not the fastest rolling | Difficult installation process, heavy-ish for a "trail" tire |
Bottom Line | One of the most popular tires ever, and for good reason | An aggressive tire with excellent cornering traction, braking bite, and above-average durability | A durable rear tire suited for aggressive trail riding in a range of conditions | Specialized's classic aggressive trail riding tire with a new rubber compound, enhanced grip, and same great value | A durable front tire for aggressive trail riding that carves corners with the best of 'em |
Rating Categories | Maxxis Minion DHF 3... | Vittoria Mazza | Continental Kryptot... | Specialized Butcher... | Continental Kryptot... |
Cornering (25%) | |||||
Pedaling Traction (20%) | |||||
Braking Traction (20%) | |||||
Rolling Resistance (15%) | |||||
Longevity (15%) | |||||
Installation (5%) | |||||
Specs | Maxxis Minion DHF 3... | Vittoria Mazza | Continental Kryptot... | Specialized Butcher... | Continental Kryptot... |
Size tested | 29" x 2.5" WT | 29" x 2.4" | 27.5" x 2.4" | 29" x 2.6" | 27.5" x 2.4" |
Weight as tested | 954g | 1090g | 1046g (27.5) | 1123g | 1012g (27.5) |
Front, Rear, or Both | Front, Both | Front, Both | Rear | Front, Both | Front |
Casing Tested | EXO | Trail | Trail | GRID Trail | Trail |
Compound Tested | 3C Maxx Terra | 4C Graphene 2.0 | Endurance | Gripton T9 | Endurance |
Bead | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding | Folding |
Tread Count (TPI) | 60 | 120 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
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