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#21 ·
biker2591 said:
I have both the 2.5 and 2.6 DHF 3C compound tires in hand. I have not had a chance to mount up the 2.6 yet so can't comment on how they ride. Here are some of the things noted when I compared the two:

- 2.6 is slightly wider, measures 65 mm knob to knob, 61 mm for the 2.5
- 2.6 is 7g lighter than the 2.5, 939g vs 946g according to my kitchen scale
- i think the lighter weight if the 2.6 is attributed to 3 things: lighter casing (120 TPI vs 60 TPI), few knobs (the spacing between knobs are noticeable larger vs. the 2.5s, and the knobs are ~1mm shorter.
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Any feedback on the 2.5 vs the 2.6 at this point? I'm wondering if the 2.6 might roll a little faster based on the shorter knob height/spacing.
 
#22 ·
2.5 vs 2.6

2.5 is a tougher, slower rolling tire, for relatively more aggressive riding. Think of it as a shock set at the higher end of the air spring range. I think of it as an Enduro tire. You can pedal it to the top but it won't be any fun.

2.6 is lighter, very grippy, and rolls extremely well given how grippy it is. But it's lighter and feels like it has softer sidewalls. Like running your fork on the low end of the air spring. Feels great unless you push it super hard. It's a perfect AM tire. Fun going both up and down.

I run a DHF 2.6 front, Forcaster dual compound 2.6 rear. For trail to AM riding they are amazing. Pushing them quite hard and they have held up very well. I like them so much I'd likely no longer buy a bike that couldn't take a 2.6" tire. Maybe would try a dhr2 in a 2.6 out back if/when available, but the current setup is really great. And I am not at all a plus tire fan. The 2.6 on a i35 rim is magic.
 
#23 ·
Currently running 2.5 WT DHF in the front and 2.4 HR2 on the back (had a 2.3 DHR2 that rolled like crazy but got knackerd pretty easy) on Mavic Crossmax XL wheels , 23mm internal. I've just purchased a new wheelset EX 1501 Spline 30 mm internal and I'm thinking to change things slightly on the rear. Bike is a YT Capra.

What I'm thinking at ,

Option 1 : Keep the 2.5 DHF WT on the front and go for a 2.4 DHR2 WT on the rear

Option 2: Move my 2.5 DHF on the rear , and throw a 2.6 DHF on the front altrough I don't know how much clearence will be left on the FOX 36 (non boost) with a mud guard

Or should I think for something else that would fit better 30mm rims ?
 
#24 ·
Bogdan_mb said:
Option 2: Move my 2.5 DHF on the rear , and throw a 2.6 DHF on the front altrough I don't know how much clearence will be left on the FOX 36 (non boost) with a mud guard

Or should I think for something else that would fit better 30mm rims ?
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That's what I'd do I think. I have the 2.6 up front and love it. The 2.5 is tougher and so should handle the abuse of being in the rear quite well. Also I'd be very surprised if the 2.6 didn't fit in a Fox36 just fine, even with a mud guard.
 
#25 ·
Miker J said:
2.5 vs 2.6

2.5 is a tougher, slower rolling tire, for relatively more aggressive riding. Think of it as a shock set at the higher end of the air spring range. I think of it as an Enduro tire. You can pedal it to the top but it won't be any fun.

2.6 is lighter, very grippy, and rolls extremely well given how grippy it is. But it's lighter and feels like it has softer sidewalls. Like running your fork on the low end of the air spring. Feels great unless you push it super hard. It's a perfect AM tire. Fun going both up and down.

I run a DHF 2.6 front, Forcaster dual compound 2.6 rear. For trail to AM riding they are amazing. Pushing them quite hard and they have held up very well. I like them so much I'd likely no longer buy a bike that couldn't take a 2.6" tire. Maybe would try a dhr2 in a 2.6 out back if/when available, but the current setup is really great. And I am not at all a plus tire fan. The 2.6 on a i35 rim is magic.
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Great info. Thanks. Wish Maxxis would offer up that sort of insight in its tire descriptions. Been running the 2.5 but sounds like it's time to try a 2.6 now that the 2.5 is wearing out.
 
#26 ·
beerfriday said:
Okay here's my conundrum... just picked up a Boost fork for my Nomad... rear tire clearance is for sure tight. Trail King 2.4's fit, but barely...
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Trail King's profile is very tall. To me it looks a bit taller than Shorty 2.5WT, so I'm sure you can fit maxxis 2.4 tires without problems.

3mm smaller inner width than recommend isn't going to be a big problem, but be aware that you will have to lean more over to engage cornering knobs.
 
#28 ·
Miker J said:
2.5 vs 2.6

2.5 is a tougher, slower rolling tire, for relatively more aggressive riding. Think of it as a shock set at the higher end of the air spring range. I think of it as an Enduro tire. You can pedal it to the top but it won't be any fun.

2.6 is lighter, very grippy, and rolls extremely well given how grippy it is. But it's lighter and feels like it has softer sidewalls. Like running your fork on the low end of the air spring. Feels great unless you push it super hard. It's a perfect AM tire. Fun going both up and down.

I run a DHF 2.6 front, Forcaster dual compound 2.6 rear. For trail to AM riding they are amazing. Pushing them quite hard and they have held up very well. I like them so much I'd likely no longer buy a bike that couldn't take a 2.6" tire. Maybe would try a dhr2 in a 2.6 out back if/when available, but the current setup is really great. And I am not at all a plus tire fan. The 2.6 on a i35 rim is magic.
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Now THIS is a great review!

Currently have a 30mm int. width Alex Supra 35 rims. I use a 2.6 Rekon up front (with a real profile of a 2.4 tire with taller sidewalls) and a 2.35 Ikon rear, which is ok.

Planning on using my 2.6 on the back and add a 2.6 DHF front.

My bike is a TransAM 29 converted to 27.5+. So far it's been great but I bought by error a boost 27.5 Pike instead of the 29/27.5+ option and now my HT angle is like 68 (a bit steep IMO), so part of my effort is to rectify this by adding a bigger tire on the front.

Will this work?
 
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#29 ·
Helmetless said:
Now THIS is a great review!

Currently have a 30mm int. width Alex Supra 35 rims. I use a 2.6 Rekon up front (with a real profile of a 2.4 tire with taller sidewalls) and a 2.35 Ikon rear, which is ok.

Planning on using my 2.6 on the back and add a 2.6 DHF front.

My bike is a TransAM 29 converted to 27.5+. So far it's been great but I bought by error a boost 27.5 Pike instead of the 29/27.5+ option and now my HT angle is like 68 (a bit steep IMO), so part of my effort is to rectify this by adding a bigger tire on the front.

Will this work?
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I think you're talking about a few mm if anything, which definitely is not going to fix that head angle. Why not just sell off your Pike and get the right fork?
 
#30 ·
Helmetless said:
Now THIS is a great review!

Currently have a 30mm int. width Alex Supra 35 rims. I use a 2.6 Rekon up front (with a real profile of a 2.4 tire with taller sidewalls) and a 2.35 Ikon rear, which is ok.

Planning on using my 2.6 on the back and add a 2.6 DHF front.

My bike is a TransAM 29 converted to 27.5+. So far it's been great but I bought by error a boost 27.5 Pike instead of the 29/27.5+ option and now my HT angle is like 68 (a bit steep IMO), so part of my effort is to rectify this by adding a bigger tire on the front.

Will this work?
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Hey, thanks.

What is the listed axel to crown on each fork. SRAM should have it on their website. Your thinking is correct that a larger tire up front my help, but likely only a bit.

Also, you may be loosing ground as you are taking off the 2.35 from the back and raising it with a larger tire. Yeah the Rekon may not measure a full 2.6, but it's likely still bigger than the 2.35. And the Rekon will likely stretch with time.

Another thing, that 2.6 DHF is likely not that much bigger than the Rekon. And, you don't want to run a DHF paired with an Ikon. Too much of a mismatch IMO.

So, if the a2c is a lot between the 2 forks tinkering with tires is not going to fix it, and if that is truly the case, I'd sell the fork and get the correct a2c fork.
 
#31 ·
Can anybody confirm if a 2.6 WT DHF will fit on a non-boost 27.5 RS Revelation? I thought I read somewhere that a 2.6 fits no problem and a 2.8 barely fits, but looking at the fork with a tape measure I am a little concerned. Fork is a 2015.


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#34 ·
slipperyb said:
Can anybody confirm if a 2.6 WT DHF will fit on a non-boost 27.5 RS Revelation? I thought I read somewhere that a 2.6 fits no problem and a 2.8 barely fits, but looking at the fork with a tape measure I am a little concerned. Fork is a 2015.

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You read it and memorized well. 2.6 Minion fits "ok" and even leave you some space as long as your Rev has the newer bridge which leaves gap for the side knobs.

2.8 Minion just doesn't fit on some 29 Revs, because of the lacking gap required for the sides. Those tall knobs on the 2.8 are also problematic.

BTW 2.8 Rekon fits just barely. And, 2.6 Rekon is a joke, just like a regular 2.4 Ardent but higher walled.

Some folks with pictures describing this would be great also. I don't have mine, but seen this at my LBS.
 
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#37 ·
murrdogg11 said:
anymore reviews of the 2.6 dhf? lighter and a bit bigger than my current 2.5wt is appealing...just wondering if its up to task for north shore 'enduro-ish' riding and durability compared to the 2.5.
thanks
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Do you typically have issues with front tires?

The 2.6 has been just fine for my area which is extremely rugged and hard on tires, but I also tend to flatten back tires and never front. The sidewalls on the 2.6's definitely seem a little thinner than my smaller Maxxis tires, but the volume probably helps prevent issues.

If you frequently have issues with front tires, this tire might be getting a little thin for you. If not, go for it!
 
#38 ·
I've managed to put a hole through the tread of a 2.6 DHF. It sealed up really quickly though. Schwalbe tyres on the other hand seem to just keep bubbling away.

As for the Rekon 2.6 sizing - I can't see it being as small as an Ardent 2.4. My Rekon 2.6 measures very close to my Nobby Nic 2.6, which after a little riding ends up at 64-65mm on a 30mm rim. I've not seen 2.4 Ardents that size.
 
#39 ·
I’m thinking about pairing the DHF 2.6 on front with Agressor 2.5WT DD on the rear.

Two concerns: will I have any clearance problems with a 2017 27.5 MRP Stage fork. I’ve run the eThirteen TRS plus with that fork and it cleared, but it wasn’t massive clearance. I always heard rocks pinging on the arch (I admit part of that was the super sticky rubber compound and big blocky knobs’ tendency to pick up good size rocks and pull them through the arch) . Anyone run both these tires and can compare volume/size?

Will the 2.5 Agressor DD casing be too heavy/overkill? I ran the 2.3 with exo casing and had several punctures in the tread on relatively tame trails. I’ve had good success with the 2.3 minion SS in DD casing, but wanted to go to a bigger volume tire.
 
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