hey, i am going to buy a 2.5 maxxis minion f, and i was wondering what is the diffrence between the 40a, 60a, and tacky versions?? i dont know much about tires, so anything will be helpful.
dude. send me a couple pairsor get them from over here in Europe and get the 50a version...and get the best of both worlds...
Edit:60a - hard compound, lasts a long time
40a - very soft compound, typically lasts about a weekend or two of racing depending on how you go through tires
42a - soft compound - supposed to last longer than 40a but generally are prone to having the knobs ripped off after they are used for a bit
Minion DHR? Really? Wow!I use 42a in front and 50a or 42a in rear.
Usually Minion R for front and rear.
wow, thats suprising, the R isnt too bad id never consider using as a front tyreI use 42a in front and 50a or 42a in rear.
Usually Minion R for front and rear.
if you don't skid they hold up pretty well esp. on the frontEdit:
40a- leaves rubber all the way down the trail, but hooks up like hell
My thoughts too. One of the worst straight-line braking tires. Plus, the knobs are too floaty for the front. Actually, not good in the back either except when absolutely new.Minion DHR? Really? Wow!
That's really not true, I usually get 4-6 months of riding 2-3 days a week out of them.40a - very soft compound, typically lasts about a weekend or two of racing depending on how you go through tires
What?My thoughts too. One of the worst straight-line braking tires. Plus, the knobs are too floaty for the front. Actually, not good in the back either except when absolutely new.
Well that's understandable. Both those tires aren't stellar at braking either (straight, stand up braking). They all would be if they have a good square-edged knob going down the middle, similar to a Comp24.What?
It breaks almost as a Mobster but is not as slow. DHF is fast tire, doesn't break a s*it, and turns well. I Think is a great mix between the best of a DHF and a Mobster.
Since you are buying Maxxis and you say your knowledge with tires is limited, I think I should give you a heads up on tire size. When you buy Maxxis tires be prepared to get one size smaller then what you are expecting. their tire sizing is off... way off! Since you are getting 2.5's, what you are really getting will be the 2.3's. But if you want true 2.5 tires then order the 2.7'shey, i am going to buy a 2.5 maxxis minion f, and i was wondering what is the diffrence between the 40a, 60a, and tacky versions?? i dont know much about tires, so anything will be helpful.
makes no difference they all have 2ply except the 2.3 ones (i think)Since you are buying Maxxis and you say your knowledge with tires is limited, I think I should give you a heads up on tire size. When you buy Maxxis tires be prepared to get one size smaller then what you are expecting. their tire sizing is off... way off! Since you are getting 2.5's, what you are really getting will be the 2.3's. But if you want true 2.5 tires then order the 2.7's
makes no difference they all have 2ply except the 2.3 ones (i think)
where in the world did you get 2-ply out of what I was saying?makes no difference they all have 2ply except the 2.3 ones (i think)
Go for the DHF or the mobster. The mobster can be found VERY cheap right now. This is still a great all around tire and much better than the DHR. I'm not sure why they still make the DHR. Everyone I trust only runs the DHF f and r.