The Maxxis Ardent is a top - notch light - duty trail tire that zooms quickly on dry terrains. If you're after a similar fast - rolling experience with better braking and cornering, take a look at the Rekon. It comes with single or dual compound choices, a 60 TPI casing, and is available with EXO sidewall protection for enhanced durability. Some specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), so check the table below. This tire falls into the Trail category and is perfect for dry, hard - packed trails. You can install it either at the front or rear. EXO is an amazing material added to select mountain tire sidewalls. It's highly resistant to cuts and abrasions, lightweight, and flexible, so it won't mess with the tire's performance. Go for EXO Protection on rocky, tough trails where sidewall damage is likely. Tubeless tires offer great perks like lower air pressure for better traction, less rolling resistance compared to tube - type tires, and a lower chance of flats. But remember, use liquid sealants only in tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready tires. Using them in other Maxxis tires will void the warranty. Also, wirebead tyres (unfoldable) can't be shipped to Australia.
Using the Maxxis 27.5 Ardent tire is easy. First, decide if you want to install it on the front or rear of your bike, as it's suitable for both. For dry and hard - packed trails, this tire will perform great. If you're riding on rocky and treacherous trails, consider getting the version with EXO sidewall protection. When it comes to tubeless options, if your tire is Tubeless Ready, you can enjoy the benefits of lower air pressure and less flatting. But only use liquid sealants in tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready tires; otherwise, you'll void the warranty. Maintenance is simple. Regularly check the tire for any cuts or abrasions, especially if you've been on rough trails. Keep the tire clean and check the air pressure before each ride. And if you're in Australia, note that wirebead tyres (unfoldable) can't be shipped to you.
