Unanswered Do I need to change tyre?

[Skyraider]

I've done 650 km on this tyre from new. Does it look like it needs to be changed? It's a Maxxis DHR 2.

If yes, any recommendations for a good UK winter tyre? Lots of loam and mud where I am.

 

[BrentD]

I swap out Minion DHR2s when the side knobs begin to undercut. The edges on the knobs on your tyre are still relatively square which is what gives you traction. I'd say there's a good bit of life left in your current tyre but I don't ride in really muddy conditions.

 

[irie]

I'm in Chichester about 20 miles from you so probably similar conditions on the South Downs.

Yeah, I'd change it, why not a DHR2 again? The chalk and flint tears any tyre to pieces.

 

[Mikerb]

The tyre is still fine or hardpack or loam but the DHR11 does not clear mud regardless of its age/condition. It does depend on the type of mud however! Loam turned to muddy puddles is OK..............mud with any clay and/or low levels of sand will clog the tyre...but then you know the conditions in your area. I use both Assegai and DHR11 and in local forests or stoney tracks they are fine summer or winter.........cross a field on an XC type ride in winter or anytime after heavy rain and they become slicks! If dealing with mud is the issue you need a mud tyre which is any tyre with loads of space between the knobs......Magic Mary, Shorty, etc.

 

[Mcharza]

It's not bad, you should ride it in drier conditions. What compound? The softer ones (MaxTerra and MaxGrip) become hard under + 5-6 Celsius.
It's a well known problem with Maxxis tyres.

 

[irie]

It's not bad, you should ride it in drier conditions. What compound? The softer ones (MaxTerra and MaxGrip) become hard under + 5-6 Celsius.
It's a well known problem with Maxxis tyres.

Drier conditions in South of England autumn and winter conditions like we have now? Don't. Think. So.

 

[jcismo1]

I've done 650 km on this tyre from new. Does it look like it needs to be changed? It's a Maxxis DHR 2.

If yes, any recommendations for a good UK winter tyre? Lots of loam and mud where I am. View attachment 98215

To me that still looks really good! Do you think I should change mine? I have more than 2700 miles on it. A lot of gravel, but a fair amount in the mountains.

 

[Mikerb]

To me that still looks really good! Do you think I should change mine? I have more than 2700 miles on it. A lot of gravel, but a fair amount in the mountains.

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yes

 

[KCMitch]

I've done 650 km on this tyre from new. Does it look like it needs to be changed? It's a Maxxis DHR 2.

If yes, any recommendations for a good UK winter tyre? Lots of loam and mud where I am. View attachment 98215

I’m cheap and would flip it around and go for 650 more. I dont ride in too much mud but it does rain a lot in Germany

 

[InRustWeTrust]

I agree with KCMitch, I would just swap the front tire and rear tire.

you should be able to last until next summer then

 

[yorkshire89]

That tyre still looks fairly new, I wouldn't be changing it anytime soon unless you want a different tread pattern/compound.

 

[RustyMTB]

Are you losing grip on the trails? That is the only question you need to answer.