Not 100% sure on the tread patterns since I tend to run a little chunkier than those, but these might be worth a try if your Maxxis combo becomes hard to find (or just expensive), or you just want to try something different:
* Specialized
* Eliminator 2.3 Grid (maybe 2.6 Control) Gripton/T9 front
* Purgatory 2.3 Grid Gripton/T7 rear
OR
* Continental
* Trail King 2.4 ProTection BlackChili front
* Mountain King 2.4 ProTection (maybe 2.2 Apex) BlackChili rear
I think BlackChili is particularly known for quite good rolling resistance for its grip level. And I know Gripton is quite sticky (at least MaxxTerra, maybe MaxxGrip, levels) and with very decent wear (way better than MG, at least as good as MT). I'll have to assume the new T* compounds are better in at least one of those aspects, but I haven't ridden them.
March 15, 2022, 1:22 p.m. - Justin White
Not 100% sure on the tread patterns since I tend to run a little chunkier than those, but these might be worth a try if your Maxxis combo becomes hard to find (or just expensive), or you just want to try something different: * Specialized * Eliminator 2.3 Grid (maybe 2.6 Control) Gripton/T9 front * Purgatory 2.3 Grid Gripton/T7 rear OR * Continental * Trail King 2.4 ProTection BlackChili front * Mountain King 2.4 ProTection (maybe 2.2 Apex) BlackChili rear I think BlackChili is particularly known for quite good rolling resistance for its grip level. And I know Gripton is quite sticky (at least MaxxTerra, maybe MaxxGrip, levels) and with very decent wear (way better than MG, at least as good as MT). I'll have to assume the new T* compounds are better in at least one of those aspects, but I haven't ridden them.