Hey, wanting to have a more efficient option for my Hightower for longer trail rides, maybe casual local XC/endurance races. Currently running 2.5 DHF/2.4 Dissector, both EXO+ which I'm happy with, just wanting more effciency but still maintain grip on longer, less techy, less aggressive rides. I'm interested in going Forekaster/Rekon f/r in 2.4" and checking if anyone is running that and what your thoughts are. At first glance to me, it seems like the Forekaster would be better up front with Rekon out back, but maybe Rekons aren't as fast rolling as Forekasters? I've punctured every rear EXO tire I've had (Aggressor and DHR, always foreign objects, not snake bites, I don't run inserts), so that's another reason to have the Rekon out back. Maxxis on their int'l site says there's an EXO+ Forekaster, but I haven't been able to find any available in NA or EU.
Not too interested in trying the Dissector out front as, although I'm very happy with it out back and the DHF front for heavy trail/enduro-ish riding, I don't want an even wider trough between center and outer knobs out front, and the Rekons and Forekasters have transitional knobs. Seems like it's either love or hate with Dissectors in the front and my sense is that I wouldn't like them.
Desert SW riding, Albuquerque/Santa Fe area, as well as four-corner states; this'll tire combo would see longer trail rides in forest and desert, some chunk here and there of course. 22/24 psi, 175lb kitted.
edit: corrected current DHF tire width
Not too interested in trying the Dissector out front as, although I'm very happy with it out back and the DHF front for heavy trail/enduro-ish riding, I don't want an even wider trough between center and outer knobs out front, and the Rekons and Forekasters have transitional knobs. Seems like it's either love or hate with Dissectors in the front and my sense is that I wouldn't like them.
Desert SW riding, Albuquerque/Santa Fe area, as well as four-corner states; this'll tire combo would see longer trail rides in forest and desert, some chunk here and there of course. 22/24 psi, 175lb kitted.
edit: corrected current DHF tire width
