Maxxis

If you're hard on rear tires and like to smash things on the regular, the 2.5 Maxxis DHR II in 3C MaxxTerra compound with DH casing may be best tire on the market if you don't mind lugging around a little extra weight. While the tread pattern is pushing 15 years old, it's the configuration that makes the tire a standout. Not the hardest compound in the Maxxis' lineup, the 3C MaxxTerra provides a solid mix of durability and traction. The 2.5 width adds air volume for absorbing bumps, and the protection for the DH casing means flat tires will be minimized when running over rocks. Coming from a 2...