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Maxxis Assegai 2.50 WT Folding Dual Compound EXO/TR Tyre - Black

4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 325 ratings
Price: $41.13 $92.99 Free Return on some sizes and colors

Item Diameter 27.5 Inches
Brand MAXXIS
Tire Type Tubeless
Item Width 27.5 Inches
Bike Type Mountain Bike
Warranty Type Limited
Tensile Strength 50 PSI
Tread Type Knobby

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  • Maxxis Assegai 27.5 x 2.50WT 60 TPI Folding Dual Compound EXO/TR Tyre
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Product Description

    • What do you get when you combine attributes from legendary Maxxis treads like the Minion DHR II, High Roller, and Shorty? You get the Assegai, the new signature tire from the mind of Greg Minnaar! The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction, but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks

      • Specification
      • World Cup Champion Greg Minnaar's signature tyre
      • Best for Loose, Loose/Hard, Medium, Wet
      • Cornering Control 1 2 3 4
      • Rolling Efficiency 1 2 3 4
      • Compound: Dual Compound Technology
      • Breaker: EXO Puncture Protection
      • Max PSI: 50
      • Bead Type: Folding
      Tubeless Tyre
    • TPI: 60
    • Weight: 1005g



  • Dual Compound

Two compounds used within the tread of select tires to offer lower rolling resistance and increased cornering grip

  • EXO

An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tyres. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high

  • Tubeless Ready

Tubeless 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 since there is no tube. 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


  • Wide Trail

Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tyre's tread layout and profile on today's modern, wider rims. Traditional tyres are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tyre 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

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
325 global ratings

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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, and rolling speed of the cycling tire. For example, they mention it's a great tire, it works well on dry downhill trails, and it'll improve transition into turns.

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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cycling tire. They mention that it has superb performance as a front tire, works really well on dry downhill trails, and does phenomenal on Colorado trails. The tire is also noted for its exceptional grip and stickyness.

"...the quality is always great and they roll great and do phenomenal on our Colorado Trails! They are easy to install on my Carbon Wheels...." Read more

"Superb performance as a front tire. Paired with a Dissector out back. All the traction you need while leaning over in those flat, east coast turns...." Read more

"Great tubeless tire. Easy to install and worked really well on some dry downhill trails." Read more

"...The grip is absolutely amazing on my local trails, where I have quite a few roots to deal with...." Read more

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Customers find the installation process of the cycling tire to be easy.

"...They are easy to install on my Carbon Wheels. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing to replace their worn out tires." Read more

"Great tubeless tire. Easy to install and worked really well on some dry downhill trails." Read more

"Great tire so far! Been on two rides and rides as expected. Easy install." Read more

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Customers like the rolling speed of the bicycle tire. They mention that it rolls fast, the resistance is low, and it improves transition into turns.

"I’ve ran Maxxis tires for years, the quality is always great and they roll great and do phenomenal on our Colorado Trails!..." Read more

"...It rolls fast and corners amazing. The rolling resistance is low, but can be felt on smooth surfaces, buts it the traction that it's known for...." Read more

"Improved transition into turns along with more confidence through burms. Exceptional grip...." Read more

Best tires for your MTB!!
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Best tires for your MTB!!
I’ve ran Maxxis tires for years, the quality is always great and they roll great and do phenomenal on our Colorado Trails! They are easy to install on my Carbon Wheels. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing to replace their worn out tires.
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Shawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Best tires for your MTB!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
Size: 29Verified Purchase
I’ve ran Maxxis tires for years, the quality is always great and they roll great and do phenomenal on our Colorado Trails! They are easy to install on my Carbon Wheels. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing to replace their worn out tires.
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Shawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Best tires for your MTB!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
I’ve ran Maxxis tires for years, the quality is always great and they roll great and do phenomenal on our Colorado Trails! They are easy to install on my Carbon Wheels. I’d highly recommend them to anyone needing to replace their worn out tires.
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RM
5.0 out of 5 stars Trail/All Mountain Front Tire
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022
Size: 29Verified Purchase
Superb performance as a front tire. Paired with a Dissector out back. All the traction you need while leaning over in those flat, east coast turns. Plenty of protection in rock gardens without the weight penalty. To date, I don't need anything else.
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Justin McBride
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, but extremely grippy
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2024
Size: 27.5 x 2.50"Verified Purchase
The extra grip makes me feel much more confident while riding. The added weight makes the bike a little harder to pedal.
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Jenny
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
Size: 27.5 x 2.50"Verified Purchase
Great tubeless tire. Easy to install and worked really well on some dry downhill trails.
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Timothy Pace
5.0 out of 5 stars Grip for days
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2021
Size: 29Verified Purchase
A bit difficult to install for me, but once it’s on, a world of difference was noticed on my rides. The grip is absolutely amazing on my local trails, where I have quite a few roots to deal with. Paired with 2.4 DHR II in the rear, I have noticed a huge difference when compared to my stock Bontrager’s on my Trek Fuel EX 5.
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Fred Harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Maxxis tires
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021
Size: 29Verified Purchase
The Assagai is to me the best all around tires for my area. It rolls fast and corners amazing. The rolling resistance is low, but can be felt on smooth surfaces, buts it the traction that it's known for. Only other tire that i can compare it to is the Specialized Eliminator T7 compound.
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TL
5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary performance in the 'newer' compound.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020
Size: 29Verified Purchase
Maxxis tires are awesome - this once continues the trend with a compound that offers even more grip. I had read that these can have too much rolling resistance, but I have not encountered it on trail conditions yet - *possibly a little when riding on hard road surfaces, etc, but just barely. On the trails the tire rolls over everything and does not slide out like other tires i have used.

The jury is still out on its ability to shed muck like other Maxxis tires.
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Colby Quinn
4.0 out of 5 stars They still get punctures
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2021
Size: 29Verified Purchase
It might be bad luck but they get sidewall tears and punctures just like any other tire. I have a plug in it right now
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ulisse sartori
5.0 out of 5 stars maxxis assegai
Reviewed in Italy on March 10, 2024
Size: 29Verified Purchase
ottima gomma trail spinto/enduro tassellatura importante che si traduce in ottimo grip in curva e in frenata, di contro la scorrvolezza non e de la migiore. alta la qualità come ormai maxxis ci ha abituati.
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Hält was sie verspricht
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut
Reviewed in Germany on March 1, 2024
Size: 27.5 x 2.50"Verified Purchase
Ein sehr guter Reifen.
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Emmanuel Gehin
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in France on January 19, 2024
Size: 29Verified Purchase
Je recommande
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Cliente Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Impresionante, merece la pena.
Reviewed in Spain on September 1, 2023
Size: 27.5 x 2.50"Verified Purchase
Si vas por terrenos de tierra o por montaña estas ruedas vienen de lujo!!
Antes con las anteriores de marca que desconozco pinchaba todos los días en mi bicicleta de montaña, solía ir por caminos de tierra todo el tiempo y con estas ruedas no he pinchado en 2 meses, estaba ya cansado de tantos parches, volveré a repetir.
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Ciao
5.0 out of 5 stars Buonissime
Reviewed in Italy on January 22, 2024
Size: 27.5 x 2.50"Verified Purchase
Buonissime
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