What is Maxxis 3ct?

What is Maxxis 3ct?

3C TRIPLE COMPOUND – 3C technology is the most popular compound from Maxxis. 3C uses a harder base layer and two different softer compounds on the center knobs and cornering knobs. 3C MAXX SPEED. Most commonly used on cross country bikes to maximize rolling speed and tire longevity.

What is casing MTB?

Casing: This comes from motorcycle terminology, when a rider would come up short on a jump and hit the motor case on the landing on a jump. It applies to mountain biking when a rider comes up short and has a rough impact.

What is a TYRE casing?

The tire casing is the body of the tire and includes components such as the bead, belt system, sidewall, body ply and inner liner—basically everything except the tread.

What does Maxxis EXO TR mean?

The ‘TR’ stands for tubeless ready, which means that the tire has UST spec beads and that the compounds used are guaranteed to be compatible with sealants. The TR variant works well on UST and Stan’s rims. The non-TR version works well on Stan’s rims, but is not ideal for UST rims.

What does exo mean for Maxxis tires?

“EXO is an extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected.

What does TPI mean on bike tires?

threads per inch
The quality of the cord casing is indicated by the TPI (threads per inch) or EPI (ends per inch). Generally, the higher the threads per inch (TPI) the higher the quality of the tire. In the Kenda line of tires, entry level tires have 22tpi and they rise to 30, 60, and 120tpi at the premium level.

What does TPI 60 mean?

The quality of the cord casing is indicated by the TPI (threads per inch) or EPI (ends per inch). Generally, the higher the threads per inch (TPI) the higher the quality of the tire. In the Kenda line of tires, entry level tires have 22tpi and they rise to 30, 60, and 120tpi at the premium level.

What does exo mean on Maxxis tires?

What is the difference between DHR and DHF?

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.