The hot patch in the product photo is not necessarily representative of this specific tire. See product title or description for exact tire specs. The Assegai tire is designed primarily for downhill racing and aggressive trail riding in mixed conditions. The knob height falls between the Minion DHR II and the Shorty. Like the Minion tires the center knobs are heavily ramped on the leading edge to reduce rolling resistance. A small knob located between the center tread and side knobs provides a smooth transition while cornering. The Assegai offers predictable traction even over slippery roots and rocks. World Cup Champion Greg Minnaar&';s signature tire. The updated MaxxTerra V2 compound claims a 30% increase in durability, a 15% increase in grip, and identical rolling speed to the previous version. Seems too good to be true? Perhaps! But the wizards over at Maxxis have cooked up an even better MaxxTerra compound for us to enjoy! table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;}td{text-align: left;padding: 8px;font-weight:350;}tr:nth-child(even){background-color:#f2f2f2}th{background-color:#eb212e;color:white;text-align:left;padding:8px;}.desc ul{font-size:24px;font-weight:600;margin-left:-25px;padding-top:35px;border-top:3px solid #f0f0f0;}.desc li{list-style:none;border-bottom:4px solid #eb212e;width:142px;} TECH SPECS Tread Pattern Assegai Casing EXO+ Rubber Compound MaxxTerra V2 Tire Size 27.5x2.5 Bead Folding Tire Diameter/ISO 27.5/584 Tire Type Tubeless Ready