The Ardent Race fills the gap between the Ikon and the Ardent, between fast XC tires and trail tires. Its profile is medium high, the center lugs are narrow, but leave enough space for good self-cleaning and are slanted for lower rolling resistance. The side knobs are angled and offset and bite into the ground in curves. This makes the Ardent Race the right tire for all-round use and on the trails. The Ardent Race is available in all three wheel sizes in 2.20″ width as a TubelessReady version with EXO sidewall protection.
EXO PROTECTION
This extremely cut and abrasion-resistant material protects the sidewall of various MTB tires. It is very tightly woven, light and very flexible. As a result, the performance of the tires remains convincingly good.
TUBELESS READY (TR)
Tubeless tires have many advantages: You can drive with less air pressure. This gives you better traction and reduces rolling resistance. And where there is no hose, the risk of a breakdown is reduced. MAXXIS TR tires are better prepared for assembly with sealant than other “Tubeless Ready” tires. The bead of our TR tires is completely covered with a layer of rubber, like a real UST tubeless tire. This means that tubeless installation is successful on all rims with standard dimensions the first time you inflate them and with little fluid.
Even “normal” MAXXIS MTB tires can be mounted tubeless with sealant like tires from other manufacturers, as the carcass fabric is very dense.
However, only the new MAXXIS TR models are officially approved for tubeless installation and guaranteed by MAXXIS. Tubeless assembly of other models is at your own risk.
