Best of the best

FRONT TYRES

Maxxis Assegai and Minion DHF (drier) or DHRII (mixed) in EXO+ casing with Maxx Terra compound

Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft compound in Super Trail casing

Kenda’s good-everywhere Hellkat in AEC casing

Vee Snap Flow Trail Top 40 for ultimate grip

Hutchinson’s supple and underrated Griffus Race Lab

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Maxxis High Roller II or Maxxis DHR II in EXO or DD casing, with the latter tougher and heavier

Schwalbe’s Rock Razor that’s still the best fast-rolling semi-slick

E*13’s tough and predictable Single

Ply TRS+

Hutchinson Griffus Race Lab, which is comfy and fast-rolling for the grip offered

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