I don’t know why I
"I don’t know why I waited so long to try a shorty. Totally transformed my winter riding trail enjoyment."
Available Technologies
Available Technologies
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tubeless Ready
Wide Trail
Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Historically, tires were designed around older, narrower rims which can create an overly square tire profile, leading to suboptimal performance. Our Wide Trail (2.40-2.50″ width) 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.
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 14 reviews.
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Shorty 2
"This tire has very good cornering grip even in the very loose hard pack desert. I don’t feel it being particularly slow rolling like the previous version. It is a good front tire for a trail bike. I have yet to try it in « good dirt » but I imagine that s where it excels"
I love this tire in
"I love this tire in wet sloppy conditions but have found it’s a great rear tire for very steep trails. The braking traction feels like you’re throwing an ancor out behind you. Confidence with late braking in steep shoots massively improves with the shorty. I will most definitely be running it in the rear at the Jiminy Peak Eastern States Cup enduro."
Amazing! Shocking how well these
"Amazing! Shocking how well these hookup in the mud."
I love the Shorty! I’m
"I love the Shorty! I’m running it front and rear on my Santa Cruz Bronson v4. In Pennsylvania‘s soft and often times wet rock and root covered trails I find the shorty gives me the most grip. Most of my friends swear by the Assegai. I’ve got that tire, but I feel like I can lean harder and really trust the grip of the Shorty."
Shorty rules
"I love this tire for my slayer. I live somewhere it can be rainy one minute and sunny the next. So this tire keeps on moving even if it gets muddy, but still rolls pretty great!"
East Coast Gold
"I live on the East Coast and struggled to find a front tire that worked in the Fall when leaves start falling and trails stay damp. The Shorty has knobs tall enough and spaced the right distance apart to help get though the leaves and find traction. It rolls fine to me in these conditions and I did not have any complaints when I got to rocks and roots. This will be my only front tire October through March."
My new all year tire
"I was running Assegai maxxgrip for 2 years. Amazing tire. Now i have Shorty maxxgrip for 2 monts and i am blown away by the versatility. From dry hardpack to wet and muddy. The biggest plus is the grip on wet rocks and roots, where to me is basicaly the same as Assegai has. I would also love the maxxtera DD version for the rear."
Kicks ass in wet and
"Kicks ass in wet and muddy conditions!"
Full Send
"Best for being featured on Sunday Saves!"
Q&A
- Hi, can i use shorty no-WT with size 2,4 on rim with inner size 30mm ? Regards Radek.
- Yes.
- Hello, can i use no-WT tyre with size 2,4 together with rim which has inner size 30 mm ?
- Yes.