Your Favorite Rear Tire?

[d3ftone]

I feel like I'm having trouble finding a rear tire with a good combo of grip and durability, durability being the main problem. I've been through pretty much all the big brands in the compounds you'd expect... MaxxTerra, Addix Soft, Gripton, etc. If say, Maxxis, would sell the DHR2 in a dual compound in a DD or DH casing I'd be all over it. So I recently ordered the bike park version of some tires that should have a harder compound but are still pretty knobby -- Magic Mary and Michelin DH 34. Also found the DHF in a dual compound with a DH casing. Hoping these last a good amount longer while still providing adequate grip.

What rear tires have you had luck with?

 

[lumpy]

I'm currently really liking the Specialized Eliminator BLCK DMND on the rear. Pretty long lasting tread compared to my experiences with Maxxis and I love the predictability of it as it's breaking traction

 

[PJ27]

I feel like I'm having trouble finding a rear tire with a good combo of grip and durability, durability being the main problem. I've been through pretty much all the big brands in the compounds you'd expect... MaxxTerra, Addix Soft, Gripton, etc. If say, Maxxis, would sell the DHR2 in a dual compound in a DD or DH casing I'd be all over it. So I recently ordered the bike park version of some tires that should have a harder compound but are still pretty knobby -- Magic Mary and Michelin DH 34. Also found the DHF in a dual compound with a DH casing. Hoping these last a good amount longer while still providing adequate grip.

What rear tires have you had luck with?

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[Funkeydunk]

I like my eddy C, 1500 miles n and still got stacks of grip.

 

[tobster]

got to be Panaracer Smoke lite

 

[Gary]

Single ply Maxxpro MAXXIS BLING BLING 26x2.35

The proper light 500g ish Smoke lites were pretty awesome BITD too.

 

[Gary]

I feel like I'm having trouble finding a rear tire with a good combo of grip and durability, durability being the main problem. I've been through pretty much all the big brands in the compounds you'd expect... MaxxTerra, Addix Soft, Gripton, etc.

As you seem to have realised, there's your answer. ALL of those are SOFT compounds.
so of course they'll wear down faster, especially if you rear brake a lot.

Also found the DHF in a dual compound with a DH casing. Hoping these last a good amount longer while still providing adequate grip.

it will and they do

 

[TheBikePilot]

Also found the DHF in a dual compound with a DH casing. Hoping these last a good amount longer while still providing adequate grip.

Unless you need a DH casing for rocks and slate I wouldn't go for that as it's a lot of extra rolling weight. DHF is a great tyre tho front and rear and I would recommend. Last time I rode them was on the YT, but that was the MaxGrip variety and they were fresh so super tacky.

Just been given a Set of Pirelli Scorpions after the latest video to try so will report back. Got the S & R compound. 2.6 though which I'm not a huge fan of, given the choice, but they were free!! According to Pirelli (we haven't fully tested them) they should hold their grip across the tyre life and offer loads of sidewall protection. Again, I'm regurging what they say I haven't tested them long term yet but they are going on the bike after the weekend.

 

[MrBrownstone]

One made of rubber with nobby thingies on it. Preferable black in colour.

 

[TheBikePilot]

One made of rubber with nobby thingies on it. Preferable black in colour.

Hehehe...If that's how you are approaching it dude, your in for a treat if you do some research..

 

[urastus]

For winter, dhrII - huge volume and won't clog. I use exo+ max terra. For summer dhf exo+ dual compound.

 

[d3ftone]

For winter, dhrII - huge volume and won't clog. I use exo+ max terra. For summer dhf exo+ dual compound.

EXO+ in a dual compound? Don't think I've seen that before.

 

[MrBrownstone]

Maxxis Ardent EXO 29 x 2.4 black Rubber with knobby thingies. Tire works real good in any conditions I throw at it. Wears really well. I’d buy another.

 

[Armeniandave]

Been using the Michelin E-Wild on the rear and wow it is awesome!
Always used Maxxis but kept getting punctures pretty easily and the
last front tire had an inherent wobble in it brand new. Tire feels much
more solid than the DHRII I was using and rolls great and most important
it grips really well. I have definitely found my new favorite rear tire.

 

[YokoOno]

Been using the Michelin E-Wild on the rear and wow it is awesome!
Always used Maxxis but kept getting punctures pretty easily and the
last front tire had an inherent wobble in it brand new. Tire feels much
more solid than the DHRII I was using and rolls great and most important
it grips really well. I have definitely found my new favorite rear tire.

+1
On the rear, I've blown through DHR2, Magic Mary and Kenda Hellkat in AGC casing. None of these lasted more than a few rides.

The e-Wild has been great and I just bought a second for a backup.

I'd try an Eddy Current, but only available in 2.8 in 27.5 and I ride 2.6.

 

[urastus]

EXO+ in a dual compound? Don't think I've seen that before.

Ah, you could be right - I do remember having trouble getting one of them! I'll have to eyeball it.

 

[urastus]

+1
On the rear, I've blown through DHR2, Magic Mary and Kenda Hellkat in AGC casing. None of these lasted more than a few rides.

The e-Wild has been great and I just bought a second for a backup.

I'd try an Eddy Current, but only available in 2.8 in 27.5 and I ride 2.6.

you guys with the e wild - how does the volume compare to dhr/dhf? I did look at these, online just haven't seen them in person to check out the volume.

 

[The Flying Dutchman]

If I could only have one rear tyre in the rear it would have to be: Maxxis DHRII 2.4 with Double Down casing in dual compound

Good performer in various conditions, plenty of grip and not too bad of a roller either. Dual compound and DD casing for added durability and longer lifecycle.

 

[YokoOno]

you guys with the e wild - how does the volume compare to dhr/dhf? I did look at these, online just haven't seen them in person to check out the volume.

I just measured my tires with a digital caliper.
The 2.6 e-wild measures right at 2.6 and it's a tall tire.

By comparison, Maxxis always measure less than stated. I just measured my front 2.5WT Assegai at 2.4.

 

[urastus]

I just measured my tires with a digital caliper.
The 2.6 e-wild measures right at 2.6 and it's a tall tire.

By comparison, Maxxis always measure less than stated. I just measured my front 2.5WT Assegai at 2.4.

Assegai is definitely smaller than dhf - I have that on the front now for winter. I'll get the 2.6 (now on 2.5) next time. Although it's more the height that I like in high volume. Good to know about the ewild - thanks.

 

[urastus]

EXO+ in a dual compound? Don't think I've seen that before.

You're right, it's a max terra.

 

[d3ftone]

If I could only have one rear tyre in the rear it would have to be: Maxxis DHRII 2.4 with Double Down casing in dual compound

Good performer in various conditions, plenty of grip and not too bad of a roller either. Dual compound and DD casing for added durability and longer lifecycle.

Is that a thing? I've never seen a DHR2 in DD in a dual compound. Link?

Looks like it does come in 27.5x2.4 single compound downhill casing form, which is news to me -> TB91051600

 

[MitchF]

Used Minion/Mich Ewild/a High Roller/Ardent

moved to Shwal Hans Dampf 2.6

very impressed so for

 

[#lazy]

Michelin ewilds fronts all round for super grip and the rear is good after 6mnths

 

[highpeakrider]

Michelin E-Wild for me in a 2.8

 

[Timbo]

Eddy Current, 1500 off road km, no punctures or damage and barely worn.