What does DHR mean on Maxxis Minion tires?
Depending on who you ask, DHF either stands for Downhill Front or Freeride, and DHR for Downhill Rear or Race. Regardless of the naming convention, people have been running these tires both in the front and in the back of their bikes. The Minion DHF is our most popular front downhill and MTB tyre which provides grip and control in loose and muddy conditions.It’s safe to say that the Maxxis Minion DHF and DHR II are the tires we’ve all spent the most time on over our lifetime of riding. To many, they set the bar by which all other tires are measured. The DHF offers one of the best balances between rolling resistance and cornering traction on the market.Depending on who you ask, DHF either stands for Downhill Front or Freeride, and DHR for Downhill Rear or Race. Regardless of the naming convention, people have been running these tires both in the front and in the back of their bikes.
Is Maxxis DHR a rear tire?
The Minion DHR was designed as a rear tire to compliment the Minion DHF. Broad flat-backed knobs provide excellent braking traction in steep terrain. The center knobs on the DHR II have a more paddle-like design making the tire better at very steep techy climbs as well as giving it better breaking traction in steep terrain. It’s also a bit lighter than the DHF, it rolls faster, and because the center knobs are more spread out, it clears mud better than the DHF.
What is the lifespan of Maxxis Tyres?
The lifespan of MAXXIS tires depends on usage, road conditions, and maintenance. Generally, car tires should be replaced when tread depth falls below 1. Bicycle and motorcycle tires should be replaced based on wear indicators or performance degradation. Founded in Taiwan, Maxxis got its start by making bicycle tires, and soon expanded its offerings to include tires for auto, light truck, ATV, motorcycle, trailer, and more.Maxxis tires contain barcodes and date stamps which allow for tracking of production runs on the inside of the casing. Tires with barcodes and/or date stamps that have been defaced, modified or removed are likely “grey market” products and are not covered by the Limited Warranty.The Maxxis Guarantee: Maxxis will replace a tyre which shows irreparable damage resulting from normal road use. This guarantee operates independently of the purchase date and is non-transferable from the party named on the guarantee certificate. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.An Original Equipment Manufacturer It is testament to the product quality and distribution network of all Maxxis products that many of our tyres are fitted as Original Equipment to some very popular vehicles: OE supplier of car tyres to Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Mitsubishi and Hyundai in Asia.Maxxis is a mid-range brand. Started out as a budget tyre, and because of the quality of the products which has significantly improved over the years we class them a mid range. Maxxis is a Chinese manufacture and has been making tyres since 1970.