Maxxis Assegai Folding WT 3C EXO TR Tire in Black

The Maxxis Assegai tyre is built to go fast everywhere, offering tenacious and predictable grip across the entire profile.

Greg Minnaar's signature tyre, the Maxxis Assegai is named after the iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa. Minnaar, a native of South Africa, thought it was a fitting name for a tyre ready to do battle on the mountain.

The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction, but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tyres excel only in certain conditions, the Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere. It can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tyre.

3C MaxxGrip is the downhill 3C compound configuration, offering the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.

EXO is an extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.

Tubeless Ready (TR) tyres provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tyre without the weight penalty. Maxxis TR tyres use a standard casing and require the use of a liquid sealant in order to make them airtight. Tubeless tyres allow the rider to run lower air pressures, which improves traction, and offer lower rolling resistance and less chance of flatting compared to a tube-type tyre.

Features:

• Wide trail casing optimised for 30-35mm wide rims
• Maxxis' legendary 3C MaxxGrip rubber compound
• Dual-ply casing with butyl sidewall inserts for stability and durability
• Tubeless compatibility
• Folding bead