Tire Casing/Rubber Compound
DoubleDown (DD) is Maxxis's casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use.
Two layers of our lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire.
DoubleDown tires are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but it’s really the difference in “trail feel” that sets the two apart.
Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tire.
Wide Trail
Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims.
Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance.
WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference.