Just got my first Maxxis Exo tyre, a Minion DHR2 Exo 3C 27.5×2.3 (could they make the name any longer?!) Surprised that the Exo casing is less stiff and tough feeling than the Continental Protection casing. Nicely made tyre though – went up tubeless effortlessly on Flow EX rims. Measures 57.3mm at carcass and side knobs (TK 2.2 measures 59mm at carcass and 55mm at knobs).
The Trail King Protection I’d taken off the back had done about 1000 miles of hard riding and was heavily worn, covered in cuts from flints and rocks, chunks of tread missing and chunks taken out of the casing. Loose threads on the side but only on the lower half of the chequer pattern. Can’t believe it was still holding pressure although it was very very drifty!
Front TK has gone on the back now and DHR2 up front, which felt no slower on the tarmac commute this morning (I ride to work, then ride out to the trails from work).
Considered the HR2 but I like the look of the rounder profile, better supported side knobs and more braking friendly centre knobs and they’ve had a lot of positive reviews.