Maxxis Aggressor Mountain Bike Tire

The Aggressor is widely considered an excellent rear tire choice. Its fast-rolling center tread provides speed, while the reinforced side knobs offer the cornering bite needed for technical trails, making it a popular pairing with a grippier front tire like the Maxxis Assegai or Minion DHF.

This tire features a Wide Trail (WT) casing, which is specifically optimized for modern rims with an inner width of 30mm to 35mm. Using it on rims within this range ensures the tire profile is shaped correctly for optimal grip and stability.

No, it is a Tubeless Ready (TR) tire. While you can run it with an inner tube if you choose, it is designed to be set up tubeless with sealant, which allows you to run lower tire pressures for better traction and puncture protection.

The EXO layer is a cut-and-abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls. It significantly improves durability against trail hazards like sharp rocks and roots without adding excessive weight, making it a reliable choice for aggressive trail riding.

The Aggressor is designed as a versatile, fast-rolling tire for hardpack to loose-over-hard conditions. While it handles varied terrain well, it is not a dedicated mud tire and may struggle to clear thick, sticky mud compared to tires with more widely spaced, aggressive knobs.