EXO
Maxxis' lighter sidewall reinforcement. Best when you want lower weight and ride smoother trail or XC terrain.
Maxxis
Forekaster
Modern trail and downcountry all-rounder with enough tread for loose-over-hard without full gravity drag.
Best use
Best on mixed trail, hardpack with marbles, mild rocky/rooty terrain, and shoulder-season dirt.
Best for
- Downcountry riders and pedal-heavy trail riders
- Front-tire shoppers who want one practical do-most-things option
- Riders who need more grip than XC tires without Minion-level drag
Trail / downcountry loose-over-hard friendly tread.
Version guide
Plain-English notes for the casing, radial, and compound terms you are most likely to see on this tire.
EXO+
The middle ground for trail riding: more support and cut resistance than EXO without full enduro weight.
3C MaxxTerra
Balanced trail compound: more grip than basic Dual compound, but not as draggy or fast-wearing as MaxxGrip.
Matcher fit notes
These are Treadmatch's current recommendation notes for this tire family. They are not a retail SKU catalog.
Front or rear
BudgetTrailDowncountryAll-mountain
Loose over hardHardpackMixedRocky & rooty
- Balanced knobs for loose-over-hard without full DH weight.
- Often used as a budget-friendly front on trail bikes.
Exo / TR typical for trail builds. · 3C MaxxTerra common.
Less ultimate bite than Minion-class rubber in the steeps.