What are Maxxis High Roller for?

The Maxxis High Roller II uses an open and aggressive tread design intended to find traction in loose conditions. A large channel between the the center knobs and side knobs provides a looser, drifty feel desired by some riders.

Are Maxxis High Rollers good?

“A stone-cold classic of the modern era, the Maxxis High Roller II has a solid reputation as a go-to tyre for most conditions, offering a great balance of grip, control, braking, and rolling resistance. Push the tyre down onto those cornering blocks, however, and the High Roller II hooks in well.

What does Maxxis EXO TR mean?

The ‘TR’ stands for tubeless ready, which means that the tire has UST spec beads and that the compounds used are guaranteed to be compatible with sealants. The TR variant works well on UST and Stan’s rims.

Are Maxxis High Roller 2 tubeless Ready?

High Roller II EXO Tire Slightly lighter than the more expensive 3C MaxxTerra 27.5 x 2.3in tire, the High Roller II EXO Tubeless Ready builds on the, highly decorated original. The 60tpi casing, with EXO protection, tips the scales below the two pound mark, and are tubeless-ready.

Is the Maxxis High Roller 2 a front or rear tire?

The Maxxis High Roller II is a classic all-mountain and downhill tyre. So using it as a rear control tyre on enduro bike tests recently has been like getting reacquainted with an old friend. There’s a near perfect balance of grip, reasonable rolling speed and superb braking bite, even in the wet or on looser dirt.

What is a high roller tire?

The High Roller II bicycle tyre is designed to offer performance and reliability in loose conditions, offering a predictable drift in corners. Various compound options available. Various puncture protection options available. A lightweight, high-speed trail, enduro and downhill tyre.

What does exo mean on MTB tires?

EXO PROTECTION – Exo protection is a casing option that offers additional cut and abrasion resistance to select mountain bike tires. EXO is best used with trail riding applications where riders are looking for a tire with decent puncture protection without the additional weight of a dual ply casing.

Are Maxxis tires tubeless?

It’s been a long time coming, but Maxxis finally has official Tubeless Ready mountain bike tires. Maxxis’ engineer Zach said there’s an extra layer added to the casing to help with air retention, and the bead’s a little heavier so it seats and seals better.

Is Maxxis High Roller tubeless?

Maxxis High Roller II Tubeless Ready MTB Tyre Featuring an aggressive tread profile for exceptional soil penetration and mud-shedding qualities, it’s also tubeless ready, so you can benefit from even traction even with lower tyre pressures, without risking pinch flats or punctures.

Is the Maxxis High Roller a rear tire?

Is Maxxis EXO casing good?

Overall, the EXO casing is an excellent choice when looking for protection in gnarly terrain. Here is what Maxxis has to say about the EXO protection technology: “An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires.

Do I need DH casing?

If you are riding a bike park or downhill trails where you are shuttling, then the DH Casing tire would probably be a better option. Although it would be a bit more weight, the stiffness of the DH Casing would ultimately offer the best protection.