Well it looks like it doesn’t matter what wheel size works, as long as the bike has decent geometry. I’m only 5’7, so maybe 27.5 might be a better fit.

Thanks for the comments so far

Already run wt maxxis tyres, so don’t think a 2.6 would make much of a difference.

Bikes I’m looking at do have aggresive geometry and decent travel- bird AM9, Trek slash etc

Good to hear 29 is decent on switchbacks, as that is one of my main concerns

Running a DHF WT 2.5 on front and an aggressor WT 2.5 on the rear, worked well in the wet mud on the off piste (zorro/fairy liquid/hush hus) at glentress yesterday. Usually use a mud spike like a shorty, but actually prefer the dhf- much better grip on the wet roots.

You’ll be surprised how well a minion SS hooks up in most conditions.

I think it’ll a good dry weather tyre, but I can’t see it gripping well in the steep muddy trails. Would buy one if the trails get dusty and stay that way, but being Scotland, don’t think that’ll ever happen.

Lots of people here seem to be rating the wtb convict, I may have a look into it, tread does seem like it would be good at dry and wet conditions.

Its worth noting though the 2.5WT Aggressor is better in the wet than its 2.3 sibling

That’s what I was thinking, thought I could get away with the 2.5 aggressor rather than the 2.4 dhr2 and get lower rolling resistance with decent grip still.

The DhF on the front is great but gets a bit clogged if the mud is thick

I have to accept that the dhf will get overwhelmed by the mud, but it’s difficult to find a true all round tire, the dhf is probably one of the closest to being a true all rounder.

Cheers for the suggestions, sounds like the dhr2 is the better choice than the agressor, especially since I do like having the braking grip on the steep stuff.

I know you didn’t ask about front tyres but give the wtb convict a look for something between a mary and a minion.

Had looked into the wtb convict but have heard of mixed reviews with them, think I’ll probably stick with maxxis, with a dhf/dhr2 combo

Magic Mary front DHR2 rear is a great year round set up in the Tweed Valley.

Have heard that as a good setup. But I want to move away from the magic mary, I don’t like the way it has tons of grip then loses it suddenly. Also doesn’t seem to have that much grip, considering the drag from it.

Minion dhf seems to be a popular choice in the tweed valley. Plus lewis buchanan uses it on these sort of trails, so if its good enough for him, its certainly good enough for me…

DHR2 on the front SS rear

No thanks, already made the mistake of putting a dhr on the front last year, never crashed so much. Heard the ss is good but it has no braking grip