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Comparing Mountain Bike Tires

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award  Best Buy Award Top Pick Award 
Price $61.50 at Evo
Compare at 4 sellers		$78.61 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 longevityGreat cornering and braking traction, fair price, long tread life, supportive sidewalls, work in a wide range of conditionsFair price (for trail casing), offered in multiple casings for different uses, good braking tractionGreat cornering grip, good braking traction, aggressive tread pattern, super damp ride quality, available in 2.6 and 2.3-inch widthsReasonable 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 techniqueTread may be too aggressive for some riders/locations, a little heavyChallenging set up process, heavy for "trail" casingModerate weight, not the fastest rollingDifficult installation process, heavy-ish for a "trail" tire
Bottom Line One of the most popular tires ever, and for good reasonAn aggressive tire with excellent cornering traction, braking bite, and above-average durabilityA durable rear tire suited for aggressive trail riding in a range of conditionsSpecialized's classic aggressive trail riding tire with a new rubber compound, enhanced grip, and same great valueA 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%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
10.0
Pedaling Traction (20%)
8.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Braking Traction (20%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
9.0
Rolling Resistance (15%)
7.0
7.0
7.0
6.0
6.0
Longevity (15%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
8.0
Installation (5%)
9.0
8.0
4.0
8.0
4.0
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