[SylentK]

I'd like to grab some more significant tires for DH riding/lift days on my enderpo.

The obvious choice is the DHF. Weight isn't really an issue, I'm not racing, I just want protection from pinch flats. I'm not sure I can cram a 2.5" tire in my frame, so if I can stick with a 2.3, I'd be happier.

So, what's going to give me the best protection for lift days, in a 29" tire?

Maxxis "mountain":
29X2.3058-62260FOLDABLE925DUAL60EXO/TRBlack
29X2.3058-62260FOLDABLE9253C MAXX TERRA603C/EXO/TRBlack
29X2.5063-66260FOLDABLE1,015DUAL50EXO/TRBlack
29X2.5063-62260FOLDABLE1,0053C MAXX TERRA603C/EXO/TRBlack

Maxxis "DH":
29X2.5063-62260FOLDABLE1,255DUAL60TRBlack
29X2.5063-62260FOLDABLE1,2503C MAXX GRIP603C/TRBlack

Will an EXO tire suffice for DH riding? I'm OK with going up in air pressure, I just want to avoid pinch flats as much as possible. I'm not running tubeless yet, but I can if that'll resolve the issue.

I'm a maxis whore. I'm not a 29er tho. In my experience the dual ply tire has a wire bead and is not 'folding'. The dual you see pertains to having 2 compounds. 3C has 3. but if you compare the weight of the trail vs DH tire, the DH is a bit heavier, so hopefully that means more 'ply'? Anyways, I'd get those As they are your best bet.

You can also get their DH tubes For Moar protection. I usually run their freeride tube. A bit thicker than normal, but not as crazy heavy as the dh.

Oh and I've seen auto tire plugs work on bike tires. Watched a dude plug it up in the keystone parking lot and it actually worked. Reading that again that sounds pretty gross...

 

[sikocycles]

I run the foldable dual ply. No flats yet. Great tire coming off WTBs. As with all maxxis tire they run a little narrow the the 2.5