New MaxxSpeed Compound and Severe XC Mud Tire from Maxxis

Always at the forefront of innovation in MTB tire technology, Maxxis is making the latest and best-ever version of its race-winning compound, MaxxSpeed, available to the public.

Developed in cooperation with Nino Schurter, the winner of more World Championship and World Cup titles than any rider in XC history, the new MaxxSpeed uses a silica filler to improve both speed and wet traction. Testing shows that MaxxSpeed reduces rolling resistance by more than 25%, providing an edge which can shave as much as a minute off a rider’s time in a 90-minute race.

This dramatic improvement in performance hasn’t been confined to the lab. MaxxSpeed has delivered real-world results for Schurter and other SCOTT-SRAM riders for the past several seasons, aiding multiple World Cup and World Championship wins. Schurter appreciates the advantage MaxxSpeed provides: “XCO racing is more competitive than ever. The new MaxxSpeed compound rolls faster and grips better than before, giving me an edge over my rivals.”

To cover the variety of conditions and terrains XC riders encounter, Maxxis is offering the new compound in a full range of XC tread patterns, including Aspen, Rekon Race, Ikon and Severe. At launch, 29” sizes are available with 27.5” sizes to follow. All specs use Maxxis’ proven 120 TPI, tubeless-ready XC race casing with EXO sidewall protection.

Tread Patterns, Sizes, and Weights with new MaxxSpeed compound

Aspen 29x2.40 (770g)
Rekon Race 29x2.40 (825g)
Ikon 29x2.35 (835g)
Severe 29x2.25 (745g)

Pricing: $93.00

Maxxis Severe XC Mud Tire

Alongside the fresh MaxxSpeed compound is a new tread pattern called the Severe, Maxxis’ new XC mud tire. The go-to for rainy races, the narrow, low-volume-casing Severe features a spiky tread pattern and has already powered through thick mud on the world stage for the likes of Schurter, Bec McConnell and Anne Terpstra. Like MaxxSpeed, this race-winning Maxxis product is newly available to the public. “With the new Severe, Maxxis has your back on race day, no matter what the conditions are,” said Olympian and World Champion Kate Courtney.

What’s the Purpose?

It’s a classic, narrow-profile mud tire in a 2.25” width with a spiky tread pattern designed to cut through thick mud. The Severe isn’t intended for daily use, but for rain races, it’s indispensable. With the recent redesign of the Forekaster to trail duty, the Severe is the new choice for wet weather XC. The Maxxis Severe is spec’d with our 120 TPI tubeless-ready casing and new MaxxSpeed compound and is offered in 27.5 or 29 diameters.

Available Sizes: 29x2.25, 27.5x2.25 (to follow)
Weight: 745g for the 29x2.25
Pricing: $93.00 USD

Racers can find tires featuring MaxxSpeed, including the new Severe, at Maxxis.com or through your local Maxxis dealer.

About Maxxis International

For over 50 years, Maxxis International has delivered high-quality tires to both original equipment and aftermarket customers. Maxxis offers products for automotive, light truck, motorcycle, ATV, bicycle, lawn & garden and industrial use. The company has operations in Asia, Europe and North America, and its products are distributed in approximately 180 countries. Maxxis International employs more than 30,000 people around the world. For more information, please visit maxxis.com. 