The Maxxis Minion DHR II is the rear-specific half of Maxxis's DHF/DHR II directional pairing, with wider shoulder knobs for cornering support and paddle-shaped centre knobs for braking traction. This 27.5 x 2.6in tyre is built in Maxxis's EXO+ casing and MaxxTerra compound, sitting between the standard EXO casing and the heavier DoubleDown build in the range. MaxxTerra Compound Maxxis's updated MaxxTerra rubber formulation, balancing grip, durability and rolling efficiency for trail use Maxxis states a 30% increase in durability and a 15% increase in traction over the previous-generation MaxxTerra compound, with no loss in rolling efficiency 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 Tubeless Ready Folding bead, tubeless-ready construction runs without an inner tube on a tubeless-compatible rim, tape and valve Use tubeless-ready, tubeless road or tubular sealant only Maxxis states sealant used in any other tyre type will void the warranty Specification Detail Size 27.5 x 2.6in Discipline Trail / Enduro Tread Directional rear-specific (paired with the Minion DHF up front) Compound MaxxTerra Casing EXO+ (SilkShield + EXO) TPI 60 Bead Type Folding Tubeless Tubeless Ready Max Pressure 60 PSI Weight 1108g (single tyre) Sold as a single tyre. EXO+ gives this DHR II a step up in sidewall and puncture protection over standard EXO, without the full weight of DoubleDown.