Review on Maxxis Minion DHF Tire Protection by Andrew Krishna

I use these to replace some of the mediocre Surly Dirt Wizard tires that came on the Karate Monkey general purpose hardtail. I wasn't impressed with the durability of these tires as they wear out quickly in the middle and buckle in dry/loose sandy corners when we have to lean horses into pegs. Installed a Maxxis Minion on a tubeless rear wheel (is there another way?), didn't even need soapy water to bead and they were easy to install at 8pm and ride at 10am the next day. I have no complaints about this tire, the big lugs have sipes and rise like everything is a dream, on descents it doesn't matter if it's hard ground, loose sand, rocks etc. Just fold up and slide baby! For sure! I haven't tested it in the mud, but I have no doubt it will hook. That's how I feel about this tire and will never go back to those lame 60tpi wizards that puncture and wear out too easily!