Maxxis Assegai 27. 5" Tire An assegai is an iron-tipped spear used by the Zulu people in South Africa. It is a fitting name for a tire that is ready to battle the trails. The Maxxis Assegai 27. 5" DH Tire has tall knobs that work well in dusty and loamy conditions as well as on wet roots and rocks. It features a 3C Maxx Grip compound that offers ultimate grip and slow rebound properties for excellent traction. It also has Maxxis's Downhill casing, which has a dual-ply casing with two layers of 60 TPI and a reinforced sidewall with an enlarged butyl insert. This tire is tubeless ready so you can drop the tire pressure for a smoother ride and better traction. This tire has a Wide Trail casing that is optimized for 30 - 35mm wide rims. Features3C Maxx Grip The most grip and slowest rebound properties of all 3c compounds Downhill casing dual-ply casing with reinforced sidewall, 2 x 60 TPITubeless ready so you can drop the tire pressure for better traction and a smoother ride SPECIFICATIONSSize27. 5" x 2. 5"Conditions Loose, Loose Over Hard, Medium, Wet Bead Folding TPI60 TPICompound3C Maxx Grip Protection Downhill casing Type Clincher Tubeless Compatible Yes Intended Use Downhill, Enduro Approximate Weight1254g | Maxxis | Assegai 27. 5" Dh 2Ply Tire 2. 50, 3Cmaxxgrip/tr/folding Dual Ply