Posted by: andy-eunson
Another option that I really like a lot is the Michelin Wild Enduro front and rear. Excellent tires.
I like the Wild Enduros too (currently running some in Magi-X front, Gum-X rear), but they’re pretty different from the Maxxis options. Both the DHF and Assegai in MaxxGrip feel quite forgiving and compliant, like they conform to the ground. The Wild Enduro Front feels like the knobs are quite a bit stiffer. They achieve grip by biting into dirt rather than conforming to it, which makes them great in soft and loose conditions, but less good than the Maxxis tires on wet roots and rocks, and requiring of a more committed riding style to get them to bite.
Another tire that I ran recently that I think is quite underrated is the Continental Der Baron. It has tall, widely spaced knobs that dig in nicely, but is somehow good on wet rocks and roots, striking a good balance between compliance and support.
Last edited by: D_C_ on June 15, 2020, 8:40 p.m., edited 2 times in total.