Yep…love it. I swap a purgatory out for the DHR when it is deep kitty litter or sloppy. Tried it because it was reasonably light and cheap.

 

And you went with the 2.3 correct? Thanks..

 

Only thing to be mindful of is that it is not a WT design, so it’ll be pretty square on any rim over say 28mm internal. If you’re at or above that, I’d go for the 2.4.

 

Great point - I’m on 27s.

 

Rekon 2.4 Maxterra rear / DHRII 2.3 Maxterra front is a sleeper combo for a certain type of light trail bike... Rocky Mountain PM on the Element thread recommended that exact combo for his local riding conditions/terrain. (Obviously different from Socal loose-over-hard, but still a solid source for setup knowledge.) Probably ideal with 26-27 internal rims as Norcal said up-thread. You could also do a High Roller II (older tread pattern) in 2.3 if you like that slightly sharper/more open lug pattern.

For the type of bike you're describing I'm partial to something like a Ground Control Grid T7 2.3 or Wicked Will Addix Speed / Super Trail rear, and an Eliminator/Purgatory Grid T9 2.3 or Nobby Nic Addix Soft/Super Ground up front. Similar weights/rolling resistances to the Maxxis setup we're talking about, but with more traction over roots/rocks, especially when wet, IMO. I also don't have great luck with the Rekon maxterra on the rear in terms of wear life.

 

Yeah that t9 purgatory seems special

 

2.3 DHRII is a pinner tire, in case you don't want that. Probably 2.2 or less at the sidewalls.

 

is the 26.40 maxxis dhr 2 minion any good

 

26.40

Oooh, is this a new standard to bridge the gap between 26" and 27.5"?

 

There's a whole tire subforum here: https://www.mtbr.com/forums/wheels-and-tires.60/