So, EVERY single pro at Durango ran the Maxxis minion front, high roller rear. What's up with this monopoly?
Maxxis Vs. Michelin
- Thread starter Heath Sherratt
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Huh? 
Except for every one sponsored by Michelin, WTB, or KENDA.
Except for every one sponsored by Michelin, WTB, or KENDA.
Minnaar had a HR front AND rearHeath Sherratt said:
Genetics?...
because Maxxis is secretly funded by Saddam Hussein and have a limitless budget that allows them to throw tires at anyone who qualifies for Pro Class?
maybe because they worked the best for the conditions.
Sounds like whistler 
Ride that combo and you will understand. IMO, the highroller is the fastest, best cornering tire I have ever ridden.
I thought it was a minion front? Almost everyone on the podium had that combo. Even guys who were sponsored by wtb, michelin, and kenda...Acadian said:
Werd, yer correct-a -mundo. High rolla front and rear, bling bling. So fast yo.Acadian said:
its the best tire combo imo then ride dual larson TT's for hard fast cond. or just djing...maxxis tires are the SH!T
I'm using the Maxxis F Minion 2.5 up front and a 2.5 High Roller in the back. Tubeless. It's pretty sweet!!Misfitslacker said:
Heath Sherratt said:
what the heck are you talking about?
nope...Minnaar had HR front and rear on race day. I have pics that show it, but unfortunately can't share them. He might of practiced or qualified with a Minion at one point, but he had HR's on race day.bpatterson6 said:
me89 said:
:eviltongu :devil:
Isn't the Highroller really just a knock off of the Comp 16 when you think about it...Very similar in design. I think both work well. I just wish Maxxis made the 2.35 versions with the 2 ply casing for those times when you need a smaller rear tire.
I didn't....all fun in game.me89 said:
He likey the brown eye :nuts:me89 said:
Min R up front and HR in the rear, awesome combo, again as everyone said, if you ride it you would know why they run them over Michis
First of all, the comp 16 came first, it was not sold to the general public first, but it came first. About all the pro's using the maxxis tires, that's crap. Half use something else. About all the podium pro's using maxxis, Panozzo uses Intense and Dustin Adams uses Michelin. Get your facts straight people.
Hey, just run what you brung....or can afford.
I think the rider has more input on the bikes control/feel than the tires. But tire selection is a part of the whole package of tuning for each course.
90% rider/10%equipment
I think the rider has more input on the bikes control/feel than the tires. But tire selection is a part of the whole package of tuning for each course.
90% rider/10%equipment
Welcome to Star Search. Your thread gets 
Both companies make great tires, and Pros run what their sponsors give them. These vs. threads are getting older than Barbara Bush.
Both companies make great tires, and Pros run what their sponsors give them. These vs. threads are getting older than Barbara Bush.
Nope. The Factory Michelin guys have been running the Comp 16's before Maxxis was even in the DH scene. The Comp 16's have been around since '97-'98 (only in 2.2" though). You had to have a connection to the infamous Yellow Michelin Truck at the World Cups to get them (or to get the factory cut ones from that little french dude with the coolest tire trimming tool out there). I know cause my slow ass couldn't get them. I used to pimp my buddies old used ones when he was done with them.dexterq20 said:
Ha ha, not all the time. You would be surprised what a sharpie marker can do come race time. I see it less now as most companies make excellent products, but you still see some blacked out stuff on some bikes.Jeremy R said:
Man I am into this thread eh? LOL You have to remember that the tires are the only thing connecting you to the ground. That little 2.5" of rubber has alot to deal with. I think tire choice can make a huge difference in racing. i mean the rider obviously makes the biggest difference but the equipment these days accounts for more than 10%.Scrub said:
I run the Minion DHF front and rear for the most part, but I switch out and use a 2.7 HR in the front or a 2.5 HR in the rear occasionally. The only problem is that the HR doesn't have that great of braking for a rear tire IMO.
Yeah, back in day, everybody sharpied over the Michelin, because everybodies else's tire compound was pure crap. The funny thing is that Michelin still uses the same compound, and it still kicks azz to this day.JohnnyBoyDH said:
I don't think you see the "sharpie" deal as much anymore because of Internet
Information Master Ninja's like Acadian who can tell you what tube a pro is running from 30 yards away.
The whole sharpie over the tire thing originated with Cannondale. Their riders were sponsored by Hutchinson. It was all over their jerseys and stuff. Gracia and Lopes tried using them but their offerings weren't true DH/DS tires, particularly at Mt. Snow where you needed a BURLY tire.....so they got other brands and blacked out the logos. At the time, the only worthwhile offerings for DH were from Maxxis and Michelin.
Ever since then, it's expected. Not to say it doesn't happen.
Also, as for the High Roller vs Comp 16 tread pattern issue, all you gotta do is watch Headliners. Maxxis only had the Mofo and Helter Skelters to offer (pro or amateur) that year. In the video, during Cullinan's interview at his house, his slalom bike is sporting a pair of Comp 16 2.2's.
As for tires making the difference to the point of choosing a Maxxis over a Michelin for the sole purpose of traction, that's just plain stupid. It reminds me of my favorite saying by Kirkcaldie "I don't give a F*&% what they give me, I just ride the F*&$ out of it!!!" He put a hurting on everybody when he sported a Rocky Mountain RM9 with Monster T and 24 inch rear rim and Arrow rear tire in the mud at one National. The tire wasn't a mud tire...just regular knobs. That means...the rider is the shiznit!!!
Disclaimer: Yes, true mud tires really are an advantage in the mud. But if you're Kirkcaldie...
Ever since then, it's expected. Not to say it doesn't happen.
Also, as for the High Roller vs Comp 16 tread pattern issue, all you gotta do is watch Headliners. Maxxis only had the Mofo and Helter Skelters to offer (pro or amateur) that year. In the video, during Cullinan's interview at his house, his slalom bike is sporting a pair of Comp 16 2.2's.
As for tires making the difference to the point of choosing a Maxxis over a Michelin for the sole purpose of traction, that's just plain stupid. It reminds me of my favorite saying by Kirkcaldie "I don't give a F*&% what they give me, I just ride the F*&$ out of it!!!" He put a hurting on everybody when he sported a Rocky Mountain RM9 with Monster T and 24 inch rear rim and Arrow rear tire in the mud at one National. The tire wasn't a mud tire...just regular knobs. That means...the rider is the shiznit!!!
Disclaimer: Yes, true mud tires really are an advantage in the mud. But if you're Kirkcaldie...
YepJeremy R said:
BIB Rules!!
What's all this talk bout fact's, I thought RM was all about wild speculation and rumors?!?
i agree. but maybee a little bit more than 10%. more like 15-20% lol. its cause of this new equipment that it takes a little less skill to get over some obsticals. now im not saying that the pros have no skill im just saying cause of this we have to make the coarses alot harder and sometimes doesnt always work that way. ohh well. both tires are good. go with weight and width when you choose which ones to buy.
That's funny as that was who I was talking about. I remember at Mont Ste Anne the Cannondale tech was going to throw out some used blacked out IRC tires but gave them to us instead cause we had nothing good...lolbizutch said:
same goes with women.me89 said:
