Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion vs. Highroller 3c

**schindlerpiste** · 09-02-2007, 02:24 PM

I am currently rolling High Roller super tacky tubless on my Prophet 1000. The rear tire is worn and in need of replacement. My wife is rolling Minions w/ tube on her 575. I like Maxxis tires. Both seem to climb pretty well on Utah's dusty dirt. The super tackys seem to wear quickly though. The 3c technology may wear better. Another consideration is a Kenda Navegal. I need a new tire and could use your input.

**50kLeg** · 09-02-2007, 02:30 PM

Minion in the maxxpro 60a compound. They last forever and slay it. The super tacky and 3C and slow reazzay are all super soft dh compounds and wear quick.

**funkendrenchman** · 09-02-2007, 03:26 PM

Minion DHF not DHR. The 3C should last longer than other soft compounds, but not as long as the 60a.

**uncle crud** · 09-02-2007, 05:31 PM

I agree with Minion DHF, used in the rear.

For a rear tire, sticky rubber is not really necessary unless you're riding snot-slick rocks and roots all the time. As you found out, sticky tires wear really fast. The 60A compound that Maxxis uses is plenty sticky for a rear tire. And it lasts.

Kenda Nevegal is basically a modified version of the Maxxis Minion DHF pattern. I like the Kenda tires but the sidewalls are not as thick as the Maxxis tires. The Kenda Nevegal 2.1 with a DTC tire compound will be a great alternative to the Maxxis Minion DHF. Kenda 2.1 is about the same size as Maxxis 2.35.

**White Chocolate** · 09-02-2007, 11:44 PM

I am sold on the highroller 3c, 2.5 in the rear on my big bike

**lph** · 09-03-2007, 09:47 AM

I have run the highroller in the rear and it rails turns and has great grip in cornering and rolls well on flats.

However, I think that tread pattern on the Minion R is better for technical ascents, especially stairs and rocky uphills. It grabs on to the edges and faces of rocks and accelerates well uphill when you need a burst of speed in technical terrain. I haven't found the Highroller to do this as well.

**reidhresko** · 09-03-2007, 10:37 AM

minion dhf is the choice of pretty much all mountain states rippers these days. rolls faster than minion dhr and rails corners.

**marshalolson** · 09-03-2007, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by reidhresko

minion dhf is the choice of pretty much all mountain states rippers these days. rolls faster than minion dhr and rails corners.

and lasts a bit longer cause the sipe in going with (parallel to) the trail, not across (perpendicular to) the trail.

i am super stoked on my dhf front and rear setup.