Maxxis Assegai Tire

The Assegai is built for aggressive trail and enduro riding. Its high-knob tread pattern excels in loose, loamy, and muddy conditions, providing reliable traction when you need it most on steep descents and technical corners.

Yes, this tire is Tubeless Ready (TL). This allows you to run lower tire pressures for better traction and ride quality while significantly reducing the risk of pinch flats.

WT stands for Wide Trail. This means the tire casing is optimized for use on modern, wider rims—specifically those with an inner width between 30mm and 35mm—to ensure the tread profile sits correctly for better stability.

The EXO casing is a cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls. While it offers a solid balance of protection and weight, it is designed for general trail riding rather than heavy-duty downhill racing, where you might need even thicker casing options.

While many riders prefer the Assegai as a front tire for its incredible cornering grip, it can be used on the rear as well. Keep in mind that its aggressive tread pattern creates more rolling resistance than a dedicated rear tire, so it may feel slightly slower on flat, hard-packed sections.

The maximum PSI for this tire is 50. However, because it is tubeless-ready, most riders find optimal performance at significantly lower pressures, typically between 20 and 30 PSI depending on your weight, rim width, and trail conditions.