Maxxis Minion DHRII rear tire with about 1000 miles of mainly blue and black rated trails. Would you swap out or keep running? Is the level of tire wear you would expect for my situation?
by Scottro77
Maxxis Minion DHRII rear tire with about 1000 miles of mainly blue and black rated trails. Would you swap out or keep running? Is the level of tire wear you would expect for my situation?
by Scottro77
23 Comments
Full send.
I still see knobs……
let ‘er eat tills is bald
I replace the tire when I can’t see the notches in the knobs. Or when the knobs start falling off
Keep it. Mine is much worse and still running on some black PNW trails
Id still run that on the rear especially. Side knobs look good.
https://preview.redd.it/g9yybx4v2h4e1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fef644900a7f8fdee78e3056ec3b2a0e02c878b5
This is when I changed out my last tire. My side knobs were floppy.
How old is the tire? There are two factors in replacing a tire – visible wear, and aging of the rubber. Obviously if the knobs are worn down enough you’ll lose traction and that’s a good time to replace – your knobs look to be in OK shape. But also, even if the tire looks decent, if it’s old the rubber can get stiff and eventually break down, which primes you for a blowout at an inconvenient time. I’d probably think about replacing a tire at 5 years, even if the tread is still looking OK.
I’d still confidently ride that tire.
Man I end up ripping all my side lugs off before my center lugs get anywhere near that worn…..wish I could get 1k miles out of a tire
Totally fine
You’ve easily got another season on that tire man. Save your bucks for suspension service and ride on!
Meh… how does it ride?
I tend to replace the rear when I start to lose traction, or am wanting more. The leading edge of your center knob is pretty much gone (which is the back of the knob when viewed from the top of the bike). This is from breaking. Do you feel like you are lacking braking traction? Do you want more braking traction? If so, sure, replace it. If not, just keep riding, its fine. Your cornering knobs look to be in pretty OK shape.
I replace my rear tire pretty regularly. I’m riding a lot of steep rocky stuff, so my center knobs tend to lose that leading edge very quick. In that case, I’ll replace the tire when I start to really notice. I’ve also ridden with guys that will run this DHRII down to a damn slick, because they don’t mind the rear end getting all wild.
If you want more traction, replace. If you are find with the way the bike is riding, keep riding it.
I’d probably replace it. Those knobs are getting pretty rounded.
I’d also consider a different tire. I put a Schwalbe Big Betty on the back of my trainduro recently. If you’re not riding lift-served, it’s nice to have something faster-rolling. A lighter casing, faster-rolling center tread and big honking side knobs can be a really good compromise.
She’ll Ride. 🤘
Those side knobs are still fresh, keep sending it!
That’s still a golden rear tire.
Brake less, lean more!
This is a personal preference topic. Some people run their tires until they’re slicks. Tires are literally the only thing touching the ground and giving you control, I replace tires often. For me saving a few bucks is not worth risking injury.
I’ve never had a Minion look that good after 500 miles. You’re not very hard on the knobs. Let her rip Bro!
Looks faster rolling now. Nice little upgrade.
Odd wear – quite worn center knobs so I’d guess lots high speed straight line braking? What’s the compound? If it’s not wet and gnarly where you are I’d say run em.
Send until grip has deteriorated too much or air is no longer held.
Broken in, and race-ready.