Minion DHF

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With a tread design that deftly balances rolling speed with braking and cornering traction, it's hard to find fault with the Minion DHF. That's probably why it's one of the most imitated tires in mountain biking. Whether riding local trails, a backcountry epic, racing enduro or World Cup downhill, there's a Minion DHF spec to meet your needs. The Minion DHF is available in trail, enduro, and downhill specs.
  • Single, dual compound, 3C MaxxTerra, 3C MaxxGrip, or Super Tacky options
  • 60 TPI, DoubleDown (2x120 TPI), or Downhill (2x60 TPI) casing options
  • EXO or EXO+ puncture protection options
  • Wide Trail (WT) sizes optimized for 35mm inner width rims
  • Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Category: Trail, Enduro, Downhill

Recommended use: All trail conditions

Recommended installation: Front

I've been running the Minion DHF for 12+ years now, front and rear, and still to this day run them on my DH and Trail Bikes exclusively. I've used them in competition from World Cup DH racing, Slopestyle, Speed and Style, Enduro, Dual Slalom, and Red Bull Rampage. With so many different sizes, casings, and compounds to choose from, there's a DHF for everything, and the proven tread pattern always brings consistency and predictability when cornering.

—Tyler McCaul - Pro MTBer from Aptos, CA
SPECIFICATIONS

Specs

Part #
Size
ETRTO
TPI
Bead
Weight (g)
Compound
Max PSI
Tech
Color
Application
20"
20X2.40
TB00327300
20X2.40
61-406
60
FOLDABLE
634
DUAL
65
Black
MOUNTAIN
20X2.40
TB00327200
20X2.40
61-406
60
WIRE
694
DUAL
65
Black
MOUNTAIN
24"
26"
27.5"
29"
29X2.30
TB96785100
29X2.30
58-622
60
FOLDABLE
973
3C MAXX TERRA
60
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.30
TB96785000
29X2.30
58-622
60
FOLDABLE
989
DUAL
60
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.30
TB96785400
29X2.30
58-622
120
FOLDABLE
1,173
3C MAXX TERRA
60
3CT/DD/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00447300
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,162
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB96800000
29X2.50WT
63-662
60
FOLDABLE
1,018
DUAL
50
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00472800
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,423
3C MAXX GRIP
3CG/DH/TR/E50
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB96800700
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,423
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/DH/TR
Black
DOWNHILL
29X2.50WT
TB00112000
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,037
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00144000
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,026
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3CG/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00435600
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
WIRE
1,521
DUAL
60
BIKEPARK/DH/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB96800300
29X2.50WT
63-622
60
FOLDABLE
990
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00132600
29X2.50WT
63-622
120
FOLDABLE
1,244
3C MAXX GRIP
50
3Cg/DD/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB96800600
29X2.50WT
63-622
120
FOLDABLE
1,233
3C MAXX TERRA
50
3CT/DD/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.50WT
TB00220100
29X2.50WT
64-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,009
DUAL
50
EXO/TR
Tan Wall
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00032800
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,008
DUAL
40
EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00096400
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,043
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO+/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00220000
29X2.60
66-622
60
FOLDABLE
1,003
DUAL
40
EXO/TR
Tan Wall
MOUNTAIN
29X2.60
TB00032600
29X2.60
66-622
120
FOLDABLE
955
3C MAXX TERRA
40
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
MOUNTAIN
29X3.00
TB96834000
29X3.00
76-622
120
FOLDABLE
1,110
3C MAXX TERRA
30
3CT/EXO/TR
Black
FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

3C MaxxTerra

Maxxis’ 3C MaxxTerra is an intermediate triple compound configuration used across our mountain tire line. The 3C MaxxTerra compound offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip, which makes it ideal for trail riding in all conditions.

Diagram of Maxxis 3C MaxxTerra technology

3C MaxxGrip

Maxxis’ 3C MaxxGrip compound uses the stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber we offer in a mountain bike tire. This high traction compound is the same one used by our top World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes and is now available in a variety of casing configurations to cover all riders.

  • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO casing = Light duty trail riding in wet/slick conditions
  • 3C MaxxGrip + EXO+ casing = All-around trail riding in wet/slick conditions
  • 3C MaxxGrip + DoubleDown casing = Enduro racing and e-bikes
  • 3C MaxxGrip + Downhill casing = Downhill racing and long travel e-bikes
Diagram of Maxxis' 3C MaxxGrip technology

EXO

EXO is a cut- and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This densely woven fabric is lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.

EXO technology diagram

EXO+

EXO+ is Maxxis’ medium-duty puncture protection option suitable for all-around trail riding and light weight e-bikes. We begin with a durable 60 TPI casing, add in our legendary EXO puncture protection layer in the sidewalls, and top it off with a small butyl insert around the bead. The tough casing and EXO material ward off damage from rocks and roots, while the butyl insert protects the tire from pinch flats and helps prevent rim damage.

EXO Plus technology diagram

Double Down (DD)

DoubleDown (DD) is our casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use. Two layers of our lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire. DoubleDown tires are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but it’s really the difference in “trail feel” that sets the two apart. Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tire.

Diagram of Maxxis' Double Down protection

Wide Trail

Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference.

Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

Diagram of Maxxis' Wide Trail construction for trail, enduro, and downhill

Tubeless Ready

Tubeless ready tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Tubeless ready tires are denoted by the letters “TR” on the sidewall.
Tubeless ready tires must be mounted to tubeless compatible rims and require the use of a liquid sealant to maintain pressure. Liquid sealants have the added benefit of sealing small punctures. Be sure to check your sealant regularly and refresh as needed as it will dry out over time.
Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
Tubeless Ready Maxxis Shorty bicycle tire.

Super Tacky (ST)

Super Tacky (ST) is a special low-rebound, high-traction compound used in select mountain tires.

Diagram of Maxxis Super Tacky bicycle tire compound.

Downhill (DH)

As the name implies, Maxxis’ Downhill casing tires are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. A Maxxis Downhill tire is made with two layers of our durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall stability.

Diagram of Maxxis' butyl insert for bicycle tires

Performance Ratings

Rolling Speed

Cornering Control

Braking Traction