Did you know there are over 10 gazillion choices of tires for your mountain bike? What about the different compounds and casings for all of these tires? Do you wish someone would just narrow down your options based on the type of riding you do, and where you do it? Well here you go, the not so definitive list of the best front range Colorado MTB tires based on over 20 years of thorough research and real world data analysis (and countless shredded sidewalls, blowouts and F-bombs)! Most of these fall into the all-mountain XC or enduro category and will serve you well here in Colorado.
Often preferred as a front tire and paired with a DHR or Dissector in the rear. You can’t go wrong with Double D’s, a high thread casing that will keep you rollin through the rocks. What the heck is an Assegai anyway?
“I wanted something that sounded sharp and aggressive, and that’s how I ended up calling my tire the Assegai! The Assegai is a traditional Zulu warrior spear, the Zulu being the traditional tribe of KwaZulu Natal, the region of South Africa where I was born and raised.”
– Greg Minnaar
Another excellent choice as a front tire with great side knob traction and fast rolling. Guess what, works great as a rear tire too!
Why should Maxxis have all the fun? This Krypto is actually valuable. Long wearing and high performance in the rock and gravel we call home. It balances stability of grip, traction for braking and rolling resistance. Ideal for mixed terrain conditions.
Mount these front and/or rear for a low rolling resistance flow. This is a great option for XC and gravel style riding. If you blast the chunk like a monster truck see the tires listed above.
MaxxGrip - In Colorado where traction is at a premium, this compound is highly recommended for dry conditions and for anyone wanting the best performance.
MaxxTerra - For a slight trade-off, this compound also has great grip but is more durable.
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Knowing how important tire selection is, we’ve stocked just about every option you could want.
Of course we do that too, with sealant included at no extra charge. Check us out for thoughtful service from a pro, here in Denver or at our Winter Park location starting June 16th!
