Maxxis Rekon 3C/EXO/TR Tire - 27.5+
Item #MXX005E
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SICK
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Haven't had any issue with these unlike some other tire's I've used in the past. Super durable, very grippy. I've let these take a beating and haven't had any major problems while on or off the trails. Surprisingly lightweight as well.
taylorGreat traction and durability
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have 2500 +/- miles on this tire with no flats and a still a fair amount of tread left. I've had some pretty hard hits on the sidewall with no tears. Will replace this with the same tire when it finally wears out.
Courtney Andersonrolling
I like this as a rear tire, plenty of traction without a huge penalty in terms of rolling resistance or weight. Haven't had any issues with flats, sidewall tears, etc. that seem to plague a lot of the other plus tires out there. Mounted on a i35 rim it has a nice, rounded profile, tons of traction when cornering in loose conditions and lots of grip when braking.
johngchristThin sidewalls
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I love Maxxis tires and EXO is usually adequate but these + tires only lasted 6 rides before getting a brutal sidewall slash in them that could not be repaired. Seems like the heavier dual compound tires are much beefier on the sidewalls.
Richard P.Awesome on my Hightower
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Love these tires. I am riding them on my Santa Cruz Hightower. They are perfect for the dusty Park City trails.
Joe TorreanoPlus to the fun factor!
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have this tire paired with a DHF front on my Pivot Mach 429SL, and I am thoroughly enjoying the ride. Good rolling with plenty of confidence going in to the turns and gnarly stuff. Best tire combo yet!
Eric B.Best plus tire on the market
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
The Rekon is a super versatile plus tire that can handle a wide variety of conditions. A standard setup often is Rekon front and rear, but if you were looking for something a little bit lighter and faster you could go Ikon Plus rear and Rekon front. On the flip side, I am running a Minion DHF Plus front and a Rekon rear to give me a ton of bite up front while still having the ligher weight Rekon spin my rear wheel up faster.
Peter NFlexible plus option
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
About 50 miles in on loose and rocky trails. Good grip and predictable cornering. I have this on the front of a stumpjumper 6fattie bike and have likes it so far. You do give up a little traction compared to a higher volume option but it is faster and corners great.
Thomas N.Excellent + Option
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
While it is not XC fast, this tire offers a lot of bite on the trails without too much rolling resistance. I have this set up on a Specialized Stumpjumper 6 fattie as a rear tire and am pretty stoked on it when paired with the DHF front. I am Bias, I have been running Maxxis for a few years now, and have been stoked on the quality, durability, and fantastic grip.
ForrestDurable without an insane weight penalty
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Recently installed the Maxxis Rekon + on my Ibis due to the lack of durability on my last set of plus tires. After a lot of frustration with casing punctures with my other tire manufacturer I made the move to the Rekon + and have been extremely happy with the quality and performance.
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Trevor LinthorstI have them on a i45mm rim and they measure 2.74mm after a handful of rides
Daniel M.
I was at the SLC warehouse and measured this tire at exactly 2.6" wide on a 35 mm inner width rim on what looked like a demo bike. What are you seeing on your rim after some use?