Trail riders on 27.5 inch bikes who ride loose, dry or mixed conditions and want a proven, grippy all-rounder.
The Maxxis High Roller II uses an open, aggressive tread built to find traction in loose conditions. Square, well-spaced knobs bite into dust and loam, and a big channel between the centre and side knobs gives it a slightly loose, drifty feel that a lot of riders love.
This is the everyday trail spec: a 60 TPI folding casing with EXO sidewall protection against cuts and rock strikes, a dual compound tread that wears well, and a tubeless ready bead. Maxxis quotes 875 g for this size.
At 27.5 x 2.30 it suits most 27.5 inch trail bikes and hardtails, and it works at either end, though plenty of riders like it most as a rear tyre for its braking grip.
Open tread
Digs into loose dirt and sheds mud.
EXO sidewalls
Extra cut and abrasion resistance for rocky trails.
Tubeless ready
Run it tubeless with sealant for fewer flats and more grip.
Strong braking
Square knobs give solid, predictable braking traction.
Tyre
Use
EXO
A tough, cut and abrasion resistant fabric in the sidewalls that stays light and flexible.
Tubeless Ready
Designed to be run tubeless with sealant on a tubeless rim, or with a tube.
Dual compound
Harder rubber in the centre for wear and rolling speed, softer rubber on the shoulders for cornering grip.
Great for
Maybe not for
Fits 27.5 inch (584 mm) rims. A 2.30 tyre is happiest on rims around 25 to 30 mm internal width. Check frame clearance at the chainstays.
Setting up tubeless
Use tubeless rim tape, a tubeless valve and 60 to 90 ml of sealant. Seat the bead with a burst of air, then spin and slosh the wheel so the sealant coats the sidewalls before you ride.
Pressure
Tubeless trail riders often run around 20 to 28 psi depending on weight and terrain. Never go above the 60 psi maximum.
Tyres for every kind of riding.
Maxxis is the bicycle tyre brand of Taiwan's Cheng Shin Rubber, one of the largest tyre makers in the world.
Its mountain bike tyres, including the Minion, High Roller, Rekon and Assegai, are a common sight on trail bikes and race bikes around the world.
