The Maxxis Assegai is Greg Minnaar's World Cup-developed signature tread, combining elements of the Minion DHR II, High Roller and Shorty patterns into a single aggressive trail and enduro tyre. Tall, widely spaced knobs punch through loose dust and loam to find traction while offering support and confidence over wet roots and rock. This 27.5 x 2.5in tyre is built in Maxxis's EXO+ casing with a 60 TPI folding bead and 3C MaxxTerra compound, aimed at riders who want DH-derived grip on aggressive trail and enduro bikes. 3C MaxxTerra Compound Triple-compound (3C) construction, sitting between Maxxis's firmer MaxxSpeed and softest MaxxGrip compounds for a balance of grip and rolling speed Maxxis states the current MaxxTerra rubber formulation increases durability by around 30% and traction by around 15% over the previous-generation compound, with no loss in rolling efficiency Best suited to loose, loose-over-hardpack, medium and wet trail conditions EXO+ Puncture Protection Combines a bead-to-bead SilkShield layer with EXO sidewall reinforcement Maxxis states this improves tread puncture protection by 27%, sidewall durability by 51%, and pinch-flat resistance by 28% over a standard casing Lighter than Maxxis's DoubleDown and Downhill race casings, suiting aggressive trail and enduro use Tubeless Ready Folding bead, tubeless-ready construction runs without an inner tube when paired with a tubeless-compatible rim, tape and valve Supports lower air pressures for improved traction, lower rolling resistance than a tube-type tyre, and less chance of flatting Use tubeless-ready, tubeless road or tubular sealant only Maxxis states that sealant used in any other tyre type will void the warranty Specification Detail Size 27.5 x 2.5in Discipline Trail / Enduro Tread Directional rotation-specific tread pattern (arrow-marked sidewall) Compound 3C MaxxTerra Casing EXO+ (SilkShield + EXO) TPI 60 Bead Type Folding Tubeless Tubeless Ready Max Pressure 50 PSI Colour Black Weight 1150g (single tyre) Sold as a single tyre. The Assegai brings Greg Minnaar's World Cup development to a trail and enduro casing built for confidence in loose and wet conditions.