Maxxis 29" Assegai Tyre

The Maxxis Assegai tire is named after the iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa. Greg Minnaar, a native of South Africa, thought it was a fitting name for… The Maxxis Assegai tire is named after the iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people of South Africa. Greg Minnaar, a native of South Africa, thought it was a fitting name for a tire ready to do battle on the mountain. The tall knobs punch through dust and loam to find traction, but also offer support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.

Key Features

• Tubeless compatible
• Dual-ply downhill casing
• Wide Trail casing optimized for 30-35mm rims
• 3C MaxxGrip rubber compound available
• Tyre Technology
  • Dual ply: the nylon of the casing is folded over to provide two layers of protection for extra puncture resistance
  • TR: Tubeless Ready technology
  • MG: Maxx Grip - a new name for the downhill 3C compound configuration that you have come to know and trust. 3C Maxx Grip offers the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications
  • WT: Wide trail casing is optimized for 35mm inner width rims