Which Maxxis High Roller compound?

Father Faff

I've got a Commencal Meta 5.5.1 which came with Maxxis High Roller 2.1s which I am happy with, but I don't know what sort . The only code I can find is 47-559. Now looking at the Maxxis advert in the mags there are 4 different 2.1s (and 6 different 2.35s!) - they are a 480g foldable and a 680g foldable with a 62a eXC durometer, a 510g foldable with a 70a durometer and a 565g wire with a 70a durometer. What should I get?

dawnophile

What's your priority, light weight, grip or longevity? A compromise is inevitable. Grip is probably my priority, and I can't be bothered to change my tyres that often. I think i'd go for a foldable in a medium durometer, and sod the weight. Tyre width would depend on the bike.
No idea what your ones are, but you could weigh them (though they'll be lighter if you've worn them down).

Sir HC

What type of riding are you doing and what terrain are you riding on ? As there could be a better tyre.

prophet_1000

Go for the 2.35 front with a 42a SuperTacky durometer as you really want max grip on the front for total piece of mind in the corners (Have a tyre wash out without warning and you'll know what I mean!!) it should fit ok its not that wide

And go for a 2.1 rear 62a durometer for a harder wearing longer life and a slidy back end that is more predictable, you'll get the feel for a lively rear tyre after a few good rides and the sticky front wont wear out as quick.

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Father Faff

Interesting idea Prophet! I do like riding rocky Lakeland-style trails particularly downhill but my local Ilkley tracks tend to be less rocky - sometimes peaty mud, sometimes loose and sandy, sometimes solid rock, all sorts really!

The only thing I don't like about the High Rollers I have on are that they are quite slow rollers on smoother terrain and really don't come into their own until the going gets rockier and more technical. I don't really do jumps (only little ones) and drop-offs aren't usually more than a couple of feet. I am doing much more rocky technical stuff now I've got a full-sus. The red at Dalby is nice, the black at Stainburn is still a bit too much.

So if anyone has an alternative to High Rollers that are equally reliable but a bit faster let me know. What about these new Continental Race King things...?

Splasher

Maxxis Ignitors are faster rolling.

Father Faff

I think I'll probably just get a High Roller 26 x 2.1 folding 70a for the back and a 2.1 62a for the front. The slightly softer compound at the front should give a little more grip there if I've worked out how tyre durometer's work.....