Description Get Plus & Get Rowdy
The well-loved Minion DHF inspired an upgrade, and Maxxis jumped on the plus tire train to offer up the rear-specific Minion DHR II Plus in a 27.5". How cool is that?
The DHR II Plus is constructed to improve acceleration and, with its increased width, provide additional support. But, that's not all that improves the speed and nimble handling we've come to expect from Maxxis tires. Ramped and siped tread rolls fast and digs in under braking, along with strategically placed knobs that decorate the center tread.
Cornering, thankfully, becomes a breeze and that added traction inspires confidence on our rides. Further grip comes from running tubeless tires at a lower pressure so we can ride loose surfaces and rainy days without issue. Maxxis' EXO casing guards against punctures and potholes and Dual Compound rubber keeps faster roller in straight lines with less resistance, increasing control while we're riding trails or downhill laps..
The Maxxis Minion DHR II Plus is available in 27.5 x 2.8 Inch. For standard 29er version, try the 29 x 2.3 inch (58-662 ISO) 27.5 x 2.3 inch (60-584 ISO)
Features:
27.5 x 2.8" folding bead rear-specific MTB tire
2.8" plus tire adds extra volume for a cushier ride
The right tire for loose to medium, wet and dry trails
Ramped and siped tread track straight under braking
A wider tire increases ruggedness and the ability to handle rough trails
Paddle-like knobs are optimally placed on the center tread for control
Available in EXO or EXO+ protection for extra durability
60/120 TPI
Weight: 980/1065g
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
The product weight specified is an approximate weight based on the manufacturer's specifications (if available) or our measurement of one or two examples. For most products, the weight will typically vary by 5% to 10%.
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Fabulous rear tire, but insist on EXO+ casing for sidewall protection
by Krusty
Cycling Enthusiast
East coast gnar and mud
Rear tire on a 27.5 x 2.8" winter hardtail. With a more limited plus sized tire collection these days, I'm happy this is still available with the better EXO+ casing. It replaces a DHR II that unfortunately only had EXO (not the "+" casing which cut easily on a sharp impact). This casing is holding up well so far. (Keep in mind that the EXO+ casing has nothing to do with this being a "plus" sized tire...). Great grip, predictable cornering, not too draggy slow with the 3C compound.
Reviewed 11/19/2022
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Turbo Tested
The standard by which all others are measured. This tire sticks and has the durability to last on my 50lb Turbo Levo.
Reviewed 10/14/2021
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A great tire and a good price
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Milwaukie, OR
I use this on mullet ebike.
I get great traction and long wear out of this tire.
Reviewed 12/10/2022
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Nice Tires
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
I put these on my bike and did flying dog single track above Park city in the tires performed flawlessly. And very well engineered tire for most conditions. Buy em
Reviewed 9/5/2019
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Awesome traction climbing up and shredding down
by Steve H.
Cycling Enthusiast
Rancho cucamonga, CA
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
I had a problem with a magic mary tearing knobs off on a really rocky section of my trail. There has been no problem with the Maxxis Minion and the traction is awesome climbing up and shredding down.
Reviewed 6/10/2019
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This tire is very durable for Rocky terrain and I live in Las Vegas
by Litespeed 110
Las Vegas
5 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
My customers bike came with maxxis recon tires which puncture much easier than these that's why I prefer this model
Reviewed 12/31/2018
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Again Maxxis the only way to go
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Paired with the DHF is an awesome combination
Reviewed 10/9/2020
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