Right but Specialized will so completely change some tire, that it might as well have a new name too.

As I said, the problem with Specialized tires is that as soon as you find one you like, they'll change or discontinue it. It's just an endless and confusing stream of...

Jenson has Vittoria tires cheap. I assume some kind of OEM overstock/closeout since it says no packaging. Just ordered Mazza 2.6 trail and Martello 2.35 trail. Should be good. I guess I'll report...

Hmm.

Really do like the volume of my tires though. Just wish the front was a little rounder.

Would love a Tacky Chan 2.6 for the front. I want volume!

Thanks.
That is once again disappointing. WTF Maxis, give us some volume!

Stupid question: anyone ever do Big Betty as a front tire? It actually looks like an amazing front tire. Especially...

Hm.
I just got so used to the generous casing of e13. Of course nobody give af about their tires. That's why they thought it would be good to invest in a bunch more tread patterns and discontinue...

Photo isn't loading in the app, can you just tell me the number?

Problem with Maxxis is that if I want anything even close to the actual listed size and volume I have to go with another brand.
Edit: I would be happy to be proven wrong!

That is disappointing.

Yes

Other factors being equal-ish, isn't the skinnier tire faster?

Ooh, that matches my bike!

Come on, hating on Specialized is cool, right? (I make joke)

There have now been at least 4 different Purgatory tires. The first 2 were tread and size tweaks, then the 2nd 2 are completely different from the first and each other. Then they constantly change...

Depends. They keep making a completely different tire for that name.

That movie can still get made!
Honestly, that tire looks awesome and I love the name. Hopefully they make a 2.6 something something trail.

Is Specialized completely changing their tires every year now? Why on Earth do they think that is a good move?
So you get a shiny new bike, and in a year or 2 when you need new tires, you can't...

Mazza knobs look way way taller than DHF knobs. Probably better for mixed/loose/etc

I have a 120 29er Hardtail in the Missoula area which is also lots of dry hardpack and I run 2.3 DHF front and SS rear. Won't work with wide rims, but a lot of the SS tires are great on the rear. ...

Anyone get some time on the Forekaster yet? 2.4 dual looks like a fast rear tire. Thinking of pairing it with a 2.6 DHF on the front when I need new tires. 29mm internal. I'm maxed at 2.4 for the...

Can confirm. I live and ride in Missoula. I'm 200lbs + gear. Have a hardtail and a full suspension. Not hard on tires.

Can you not get those with the silver sidewalls to match the Mazza? They look really nice! I'm too heavy to run a tire like that on the front, though.

Reminds me of an X King with better side knobs, IMHO

Link, btw
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/forekaster/

Maxxis updated the Forekaster. Looks like a pretty kick ass rear tire. (For me, anyway).

Well, ideally, your tires are the only part of the car, truck, or bike that actually touch the road or trail, so yeah, they can and do make a really big difference.

Here's to keeping the shiny...

Good job with the pics, thanks.

Might just go back to Maxxis in the future. As much as I want a front tire that's pronounced like my favorite kind of balls, and a rear tire that shares the family...

Maybe your trails have a lot of climbs wirth loose gravel and loose rocks? In that case, a knobby rear tire would help. And you might be better at riding than me. Good chance.
Here in the...

Assguys look like a boat anchor.

I have never noticed any SS treads being drifty. If anything they can produce a weird feeling where they lock in more quickly than the front. Sometimes...

Man, I'd love if my e13 AT came in a 2.6 up front. They seem to be getting out of the tire game.
Also seems like semi slicks once again came and went. Is something like a Rekon or Martello that...

Their rear specific tire looks like a front tire. They must think so too if it comes in a 2.6, but the "front specific" one doesn't. It actually looks like a really good front tire too. I just...

I cannot keep track of what Specialized is always up to with their tires. And they seem to like to fuck up a good thing just for the sake of "new and improved". Like, go look at a Butcher from a...

I feel like women and other lighter people don't need as much tire. Especially if they're not straight up shredding. Or even if they are?
Something sticky-ish but fast would probably be a lot more...

Rekon looks like a scary front tire if there's anything other than low angle hardpacked dirt on your trails. That Vittoria looks like a nice rear. Too bad the Mazza isn't a full 2.6 for up front....

Thanks.

That's a bit disappointing.

Am I crazy for thinking 2.6 DHR 3c front and 2.6 Rekon rear? Might even fit my bike.
Unless e13 comes out with a 2.6 AT. The 2.4 IS a bit square now I'm...

What size? Do you have actually size?
Interested in hearing about the 2.6

I like how the Vittorias come with that silver/gray sidewall. Would look good on my GG.
Next time I need tires, I'm gonna have to try them out. Mazza 2.6 seems like an amazing front tire. Plus, I...

E13's!

Thanks for the feed back. What sizes you running? Is the Martello faster than the Aggressor? About the same?

What's the difference between the DHF 2.5WT and the 2.6? How does the Recon 2.6 do as a rear and how is it size wise? My bike says the max rear is 2.4 :( .
And anyone run the Mazza/Martello combo...

Haha, fair question. Thanks to TGR forum crew, I am keeping my weight lower and longer and trying to get my chest more toward the bars, and drive weight through the front wheel. Also, the 19+ inch...

I would imagine the DHR 2.4 to Aggressor 2.5 is quite a bit bigger, no? That would need lower PSI.


Short bit if info: idk that the E13 at 2.4 feels as locked in as a DHF, but that might be...

I'd be curious to try a single ply Magic Mary up front. Just saying. Maybe go all the way up to 2.6, and pair it up with a Rock Razor.

Still loving the e13's, just wish for more volume up front...

Schwalbe's skus are fucking ridiculous.
Everyone's are, but they are the worst.

I should really post a full review of the e13 tires. They are amazing.

Does anyone want 2 basically new tires? Maxxis DHF 3C Exo 2.5 WT and a 2.3 Aggressor Exo. Make an offer.

tl;dr version, the e13 tires fuck. Big time. Will type something far more thorough soon.

Here are some pics. The silver branding matches the bike really well too371232371233

Mounted up the e13's. It was difficult. They aired up with a floor pump. They have a very loud and satisfying pop when the bead seats. They are mounted on Flows.
The AT 2.4 is definitely smaller...