The Minion DHR II is the rear tyre riders trust for hard braking and committed cornering, with widened DHF-style side knobs. This 29 x 2.50 version combines 3C MaxxGrip rubber with the New DH casing on a tubeless-ready foldable bead.

Highlights

• Widened DHF-style side knobs and paddle centre knobs for braking
• 3C MaxxGrip, Maxxis's stickiest MTB compound
• New DH casing runs 2–3 psi lower, says Maxxis
• Tubeless Ready (TR), E25 e-bike rated
• 1,440 g claimed weight

About the Minion DHR II

Ramped centre knobs help it accelerate, sipes smooth the transition as you lean the bike, and paddle-like centre knobs dig in under hard braking. Maxxis designs it for the rear wheel, though it's popular up front too, and it pairs naturally with a Minion DHF.

3C MaxxGrip rubber and New DH casing

3C MaxxGrip is Maxxis's stickiest, slowest-rebounding mountain bike rubber, as used by its World Cup downhill and enduro racers, and it's at its best in soft, wet conditions. The New DH casing is dual-ply 120 TPI with progressive stiffness. Maxxis says it runs 2–3 psi lower than the old DH casing for more grip and damping, with better puncture protection at a similar weight.

Compatibility & fit

Fits 29-inch rims (ETRTO 63-622); Maxxis lists a 21–35 mm internal rim width. Maximum pressure is 50 psi. Check frame and fork clearance for a 2.50-inch tyre. Fitting isn't included; our workshop can mount it and set it up tubeless.