[slyfink]

At 30 grams, it sounds more like a heavier fabric than more layers.

SpeculationMonkey rulz!

Silkworm is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models, increasing puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured under the tread as a breaker.

SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only.

SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls as well as under the tread.

DoubleDown

DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.

https://www.maxxis.com/technology/bike-technology

Imo, the butyl insert is what makes the DD great. My problem has always been pinching tires, and DD has solved that. So EXO+ is a pass from me. Until I hear otherwise...

 

[mykel]

Latest PB article says it’s a 75 gram increase

Yup, I am disappoint.
How can we effectively speculate if our sources can't even get the data correct.
@HAB - what you gotta say for yourself?

 

[mykel]

Silkworm is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models, increasing puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured under the tread as a breaker.

SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only.

SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls as well as under the tread.

DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.

https://www.maxxis.com/technology/bike-technology

Imo, the butyl insert is what makes the DD great. My problem has always been pinching tires, and DD has solved that. So EXO+ is a pass from me. Until I hear otherwise...

Have not yet tried DD, but it sounds like it would be a nice fit for me, if they made it in something I would like.
Such as a 26" DHR2 2.4 in MaxTerra.
Then maybe an Exo+ / DD Assguy in MaxGrip or ST for the steering end.

 

[dan-o]

I’ve found DD tires really dead feeling.
They’re ok once the break in but I’m not a fan.

The butyl insert has been around for ages.
Back when CST made tires for WTB it was called Inner Peace.

 

[djjohnr]

I like the set of DDs I have, but they're overly heavy to me for trail riding. I'd like to try one of the EXO+ tires as a rear for that.

 

[Toshi]

Are the EXO+ tires actually available anywhere? I ordered a new DHR II from Universal and it is a normal EXO sans +. I’m going to return it and hold out with my Rekon for a few more weeks...

 

[HAB]

Are the EXO+ tires actually available anywhere? I ordered a new DHR II from Universal and it is a normal EXO sans +. I’m going to return it and hold out with my Rekon for a few more weeks...

No, and I don't think they will be imminently.

 

[slimshady]

Have you guys seen this?

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/IRC-Introduces-the-Tanken-MTB-Tire-in-27-5-and-29-inch-Sizes,2541

*dodges and runs for cover*

 

['size]

Have you guys seen this?

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/IRC-Introduces-the-Tanken-MTB-Tire-in-27-5-and-29-inch-Sizes,2541

*dodges and runs for cover*

will there be an OG rust colored sidewall version?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Have you guys seen this?

https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/IRC-Introduces-the-Tanken-MTB-Tire-in-27-5-and-29-inch-Sizes,2541

*dodges and runs for cover*

Could use more siping.

 

[kidwoo]

*dodges and runs for cover*

Why?

Looks pretty legit

 

[HAB]

Why?

Looks pretty legit

Tread looks good, hopefully they don't fuck up the casing or rubber.

 

[roflbox]

what kind of minion is that

 

[slimshady]

Why?

Looks pretty legit

because of IRC's pedigree among da s

 

[kidwoo]

Have you heard of onza?

 

[slimshady]

Have you heard of onza?

Dude, I crashed on Onzas back in the 90s...

 

[Bikael Molton]

Now that every company makes this style of tread, I think casing and rubber are the whole ballgame.

Tread looks good, hopefully they don't fuck up the casing or rubber.

 

[Da Peach]

what kind of minion is that

the butcher kind

 

[roflbox]

the butcher kind

what kind of onza is that

 

[SkaredShtles]

what kind of onza is that

The Michelin kind.

 

[roflbox]

The Michelin kind.

what kind of magic mary is that?

 

[Bikael Molton]

The kind with a drift channel.

what kind of magic mary is that?

 

[Da Peach]

what kind of magic mary is that?

The inferior kind. I just put a super soft, super gravity (or whatever it's called now, purple stripe) up front.

Holy crap, that tire is awesome.

 

[StiHacka]

The inferior kind. I just put a super soft, super gravity (or whatever it's called now, purple stripe) up front.

Holy crap, that tire is awesome.

My soft SS one is about to start shedding side knobs.

 

[Da Peach]

My soft SS one is about to start shedding side knobs.

it happens. but worth it. that happens to Minions too...

 

[StiHacka]

it happens. but worth it. that happens to Minions too...

Not as quickly tho.

 

[djjohnr]

Not as quickly tho.

I've had super tackys do the same thing.

 

[Da Peach]

I've had super tackys do the same thing.

Maxx grip don’t last very long. I’m sure the max terra are more durable.

 

[Bikael Molton]

i also think the Soft magic mary i have in the front may be wearing out faster than a maxxterra exo maxxis tire.
so far, I think it's worth it for the extra grip in the loose.

 

[djjohnr]

I’ll gladly trade shorter lifespan for more grip this time of year.

 

[kidwoo]

I'm trading a bottle of makers mark for bike riding this time of year.

 

[Da Peach]

I'm trading a bottle of makers mark for bike riding this time of year.

Effed up?

 

[Cerberus75]

I'm trading a bottle of makers mark for bike riding this time of year.

I feel ya, We're having the most rain this year ever.

 

[Cerberus75]

Not as quickly tho.

How many miles you think you have on those?

 

[DaveW]

Why?

Looks pretty legit

“Tanken” means “adventure” in Japanese and these tires are aimed to take you on one.

That could be a good thing, or could be a very scary bad thing...... Do they have "free candy" written on the sidewalls?

 

[6thElement]

Not as quickly tho.

My Minions on my trail bike and my HR2's on the DH all look like that.

Makes leaning the bike over in corners "interesting"...

 

[StiHacka]

How many miles you think you have on those?

220 miles, +/- 10 miles.

 

[mtg]

Not as quickly tho.

On the bright side, that tire shall be honored in the after life, as the side knobs died well before the center knobs. Send it on its way to tire heaven with pride.

 

[kidwoo]

I feel ya, We're having the most rain this year ever.

Haha. We're having the least rain. But that's kind of what we do this time of year.


peach: nah just really busy with some other stuff and not motivated to keep washing dust out of my toes.

 

[rockofullr]

Haha. We're having the least rain. But that's kind of what we do this time of year.


peach: nah just really busy with some other stuff and not motivated to keep washing dust out of my toes.

Cheer up Kiddo! We're slated for possible rain this weekend/next week