High Roller or HR 2

codfather

Been away for a few weeks due to work and injury and had plenty of time to consider what needs replacing on bikes. I've used Maxxis High Rollers on my dh rig for a while and found them to be a great all round tyre for ordinary conditions in 2.5" guise and I'm currently looking into replacing the front tyre on my Pitch. The rear Eskar is badly worn, but the front is alright; the idea is to move the front Eskar to the rear and put some new rubber on the front, preferably Maxxis (don't know why, just get along with Maxxis better than most). Since High Rollers are well rated and comparatively inexpensive, I was going to trust what I know and go with one, but apparently High Roller IIs are the best all rounder available, but command a higher premium. So what I'm asking, to anyone who has used both, is the new tyre worth the extra? Thanks in advance.

poah

the HR2 has better transition tread pattern apparently

rockmonkeysc

I like the old ones in super tacky compound for DH.

Myster101

Can't comment on the HR but I have the HR II on my Mega and they're an excellent trail tyre. Don't think I'll be looking to replace them with anything else when they're worn.

.blitz

Codfather wrote:

So what I'm asking, to anyone who has used both, is the new tyre worth the extra?

Yup no doubt about it. There wasn't much wrong with the original HR but the II is better in every way

Angus Young

I have a HRII on the front and it's brilliant. Made of glue.

Don B

I have a HR 2.35 super tacky up front and an Ignitor 2.1 rear...would a HR 2.1 70a work better on the rear for trail duties?

swod1

Might as well put this in here than start a new post.

high rollers in 2.1 do these come up small or oversize compared with other tyres of similar size?

I'm looking at trying a pair out on my hard tail but larger 2.35 look too big for what I need.

mike hunts alpine

Original he is good but not perfect, hrii is pretty close to perfection in terms of an all round tyre loads better.