Pretty tough casing and black chilli rubber always seems to last far longer than anything else as sticky. Also, we would not recommend it for riders who often find themselves in wet conditions. I was really happy running light casing in 2.6" but prefer the extra support of the tough casing in 2.8" - but that was before CushCore. As with front tire braking traction, rear tire braking traction is also dependent on the size, shape, and orientation of the tread knobs. I connected NOBL on their thoughts and they also said no problem, but acknowledged Maxxis as the most consistent and easiest to seat. When things get a little damp, the somewhat open tread design sheds mud quite well to ensure a clean braking surface. The truth of the matter is, trail riding is the most common style of riding that most people participate in. Fantastic grip all year round in tweed valley and nice high volume. We're dealing with a product category here that is prone to specialization, so if you're looking for something other than an all-arounder, make sure to read up on our Top Picks for tires that do specific jobs well. I’ve just taken it of the front to fit a convict instead and will refit the vig to the rear, replacing a breakout. We love the DHF up front, but it's also suitable for use as a rear tire. I look down at the only front tire I've known for months, wet & dry. This may be due to the weight and the damped ride of the overbuilt sidewalls. Schwalbe tires often impress us with their cornering performance and traction, but rarely with their longevity. What it loses on tarmac climbs, it makes up for by the extra grip on loose n wild descents, very good tyre IMHO. Also, they are spaced out enough to really hook up onto imperfect surfaces. The Michelin Wild Enduro Front is just as good as the Minion DHF. I hate flats, like low-ish pressures, and I weigh a buck eighty-five or a buck ninety so I'm sold on the extra support and durability of the dual-ply Tough casing. Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020. Let us know! Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019. Your IP: 91.241.51.171 The High Grip option seems the most obvious choice but I can imagine using the Fast Rolling option for strictly dry conditions or possibly as a rear tire if I cared about matching front and rear tire wear. It’s tightest tyre to fit I’ve tried and it’s draggy, but worth it when things get steep & sloppy. Our Editor's Choice Maxxis Minion DHF is about the same price but is lighter and has every bit as much grip. Size tested: 29" x 2.6" | Weight: 1023 grams. It certainly wasn't the most supple rubber we have ever ridden, but that is quite okay. It did grip really well in a rocky creek crossing. Dear Uncle Dave: What's with the Drivetrain Cartels? Horizontal knobs with edges that run perpendicular to the direction of travel are often employed to enhance braking traction. The Vittoria Martello and Vittoria Agarro also had more flexible sidewalls that snapped onto the rim exceptionally easy. The primary changes made to the Hans Dampf include increased widths (like the 2.6" version we tested), a slightly more aggressive tread pattern, and beefier knobs. The good thing about having the bad rear tire was that the contrast in grip was huge. The 29x2.8" Vigilante is available in a few different configurations.