I've been running these tires and have also been blown away by them. Lots of people are put off by the weight, but a 2.5 WTB is bigger than a 2.6 Maxxis. The 2.6 WTBs I tried were actually 2.7 on my calipers. Also, the Light casing is closer to a DoubleDown in feel and thickness, than any other Maxxis casing. (I've been running Tough rear though, cause I love that.) The weight is there for a reason...lying about tire volume is the only real way for tire companies to compete on weight, and WTB isn't playing that game.
I ended up switching to a Vigilante 2.5 as my rear tire. I like that it's a little less extreme than the Judge, rolls a tiny bit faster, and has the same casing volume as the Verdict. Verdict 2.5 front, Vigilante 2.5 rear feels like it could be my forever/wherever tire combo.
Feb. 14, 2020, 7:10 a.m. - Skyler
I've been running these tires and have also been blown away by them. Lots of people are put off by the weight, but a 2.5 WTB is bigger than a 2.6 Maxxis. The 2.6 WTBs I tried were actually 2.7 on my calipers. Also, the Light casing is closer to a DoubleDown in feel and thickness, than any other Maxxis casing. (I've been running Tough rear though, cause I love that.) The weight is there for a reason...lying about tire volume is the only real way for tire companies to compete on weight, and WTB isn't playing that game. I ended up switching to a Vigilante 2.5 as my rear tire. I like that it's a little less extreme than the Judge, rolls a tiny bit faster, and has the same casing volume as the Verdict. Verdict 2.5 front, Vigilante 2.5 rear feels like it could be my forever/wherever tire combo.