Maxxis, Leaders of the Bunch Maxxis’ commitment, since its founding in 1967, has seen them at the forefront of technological development, determined to offer the best tyres to cyclists of all disciplines. Maxxis lead the bunch in innovation, consulting with the world’s champion riders to make sure their tyres measure up to the very toughest conditions and meet the very highest performance standards The do-it-all trail Tyre An aggressive tread in high-volume casing, designed with great traction in mind. The Ikon doesn't forget the racer with large block-style side knobs offering numerous edges for high-speed cornering. The centre tread, while ideal for braking and accelerating traction, also features ramped knobs to minimize rolling resistance. With a wide variety of size offerings, the Ardent captures every mountain rider's needs. EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.