My Maxxis DHR2 looks weird!

[irie]

Maxxis DHR2 DD Maxxgrip 29" fitted 24 October 2023, done exactly 600 miles. Has loads of grit/chalk (?) in the tread, never seen that before, or perhaps I've never noticed. Perhaps been running wrong pressure? Tyre looks f**ked ...

Ride a lot on the chalk and mud South Downs.

Edit: 2022 Trek Rail alloy 25psi

 

[Ark]

some of the paths I ride on are sand/gravel and it seems to get stuck in the tyre like in your photo.

 

[Stihldog]

Here’s a pic of my rear Maxxis tire.
Less than 600 miles. Gravel, rocks, loam, roots and snow.

35mm Raceface offset with CushCore Plus. 25psi. I think this was new last October.

 

[kntr]

Max grip does that because its so soft.

 

[irie]

To be fair it has had a hard life for the last 5 months in the chalk/mud/flint we ride in. But can't complain about the Maxxgrip, has only ever once let go ... at the same time as the Schwalbe Magic Mary SuperGravity Ultrasoft front while crossing a slippery as fuck chalk/mud escapement and landed on my back still holding onto the bike!

Soon back onto Assegai DD front and rear so all good. Thanks for the comments and pics, appreciated.

 

[irie]

Here’s a pic of my rear Maxxis tire.
Less than 600 miles. Gravel, rocks, loam, roots and snow. View attachment 136625

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35mm Raceface offset with CushCore Plus. 25psi. I think this was new last October.

Good pic, thanks. Mine is a Maxxgrip also 25psi rather than MaxTerra so unsurprisingly looks worse.

 

[steve_sordy]

Triple compound Maxxis Assegai and I get loads of grit in the tyre blocks. I think it is normal for soft rubber.

 

[irie]

Triple compound Maxxis Assegai and I get loads of grit in the tyre blocks. I think it is normal for soft rubber.

Don't seem to get it in Assegai Maxxgrip DD in the summer (or perhaps I haven't noticed).

 

[Mikerb]

Wet as opposed to dry conditions on gritty trails washes the softer dust layer away leaving the heavier and sharper grit exposed...............and that will penetrate softer compounds. Quite possibly 25psi also increases that issue? The only time I use that high a pressure is on rocky ground, other wise 22psi is my max for a rear 29er. I only use max grip compound on the front tyre.............max terra on the back.

 

[irie]

Wet as opposed to dry conditions on gritty trails washes the softer dust layer away leaving the heavier and sharper grit exposed...............and that will penetrate softer compounds. Quite possibly 25psi also increases that issue? The only time I use that high a pressure is on rocky ground, other wise 22psi is my max for a rear 29er. I only use max grip compound on the front tyre.............max terra on the back.

Have had punctures and a ripped tyre with Maxxis EXO+ so now use DD. Logically Maxxterra DD would be ideal on the rear.

Edit: usually have Maxxgrip front and rear because when fronts are worn they're moved to rears and new fronts put on.

But do like the Magic Mary fronts which were put on for the winter because the Assegais turned to slicks in the mud too quickly.

 

[Mikerb]

Have had punctures and a ripped tyre with Maxxis EXO+ so now use DD. Logically Maxxterra DD would be ideal on the rear.

Edit: usually have Maxxgrip front and rear because when fronts are worn they're moved to rears and new fronts put on.

But do like the Magic Mary fronts which were put on for the winter because the Assegais turned to slicks in the mud too quickly.

Agreed...Assegai is a great all round tyre but no good in sticky mud because it just clogs up. Fortunately most of my riding is in forests where the trails are sandy loam/ pine needle compost and the Assegai is good in those trail conditions. Another good front tyre in muddy conditions...in fact any conditions....is a Michelin Wild Enduro ( front). I usually use EXO + at the front and DD on the back.....never had any isssues with an Exo+.

 

[steve_sordy]

@Mikerb "Agreed...Assegai is a great all round tyre but no good in sticky mud because it just clogs up. Fortunately most of my riding is in forests where the trails are sandy loam/ pine needle compost and the Assegai is good in those trail conditions."

I could have written that!

 

[irie]

@Mikerb "Agreed...Assegai is a great all round tyre but no good in sticky mud because it just clogs up.

I could have written that!

Me too, this is my front Assegai on October 20 2023. Rear Assegai was the same, slicks.

 

[Arminius]

My MaxxGrip on rear wheel, now in MaxxTerra and still happy:

 

[RustyIron]

Maxxis DHR2 DD Maxxgrip 29" fitted 24 October 2023, done exactly 600 miles.

Generally I get about 400 miles out of a DHR II. If I'm shredding hard, it will be a little less. If I'm kickin' it, it will be a little more. They are, however, reasonably consistent. So if you're getting 600 miles, I wouldn't think there's anything to be concerned with.

Looking at your picture, I'd be ordering a replacement soon. Before I replace an old tire, I'll let the sipes get a little shallower that what you have. If the side knobs get too undercut, or the braking side of the knobs gets too ramped, then I'll replace the tire.

 

[irie]

Generally I get about 400 miles out of a DHR II. If I'm shredding hard, it will be a little less. If I'm kickin' it, it will be a little more. They are, however, reasonably consistent. So if you're getting 600 miles, I wouldn't think there's anything to be concerned with.

Looking at your picture, I'd be ordering a replacement soon. Before I replace an old tire, I'll let the sipes get a little shallower that what you have. If the side knobs get too undercut, or the braking side of the knobs gets too ramped, then I'll replace the tire.

Thanks for your post. Figured the same, will get a bit more use out it then replace it in a few weeks when the terrain gets drier. Still very muddy so might as well continue trashing it.