High Roller II

Mountain Bike Rider
“Maxxis’ reputation is built on fantastic rubber and tread patterns, and the Maxxis High Roller II 3C MaxxTerra tyre is no exception.

Maxxis has offered a High Roller for what feels like forever, and this second-generation model beefs up and tweaks the tread for more versatility. Slightly better in wet, looser dirt than the popular Minion DHF, it’s great on both ends, although choosing the 3C compound on the front provides way better confidence and edge grip on wet roots and rocks.

The EXO model balances weight and durability well for aggressive trail riding, and is noticeably lighter than most thicker, 1kg or so, dual layer tyres with this much grip. Maxxis offers its own tougher, even better damped, 2x120tpi Double Down casing for extremely rocky terrain or enduro racing too, which is around 200g heavier. With both models, deformation and compliance is excellent with good comfort.” – Mick Kirkman, MBR.co.uk, October 2017

Singletrack World
The Maxxis High Roller II was the proud winner of the Best All Rounder Tyre award.

“There’s a reason why these tyres are so prevalent, and that’s because they offer a near perfect balance of traction, cornering confidence and flexibility. They’ll do a near enough brilliant job of keeping you upright in all but the worst conditions, and with the extensive Maxxis range there’s guaranteed to be a casing and compound to suit your local trails.” – James Vincent, SingletrackWorld.com, 2018

Bike Radar
“Running High Rollers has always been a sign that you’re a rider who wants to rip as much grip out of the trail as possible. This bells and whistles triple-compound version is a proper control- and confidence-booster if you can afford it.” – Guy Kesteven, BikeRadar.com, April 2016

Pink Bike
“We loved the improved predictability during cornering and were impressed by how well the tire performed in the sloppiest of conditions. The new High Roller II is a step away from a comprehensive dry tire, and a step towards a true all-conditions option that can be used in more settings. It slots in between the Minion, a dry tire, and the Wet Scream. The original High Roller was, and still is, a great tire… I’d still use the first generation High Roller, but the new version is an improvement in nearly every regard.” – Adam Mantle, PinkBike.com, August 2011

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, November 2019:
“Best fast-rolling tyre. Very good grip no matter what the weather, best Maxxis I have used.”

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, November 2019:
“Great all-round tyre, good grip, long-lasting, seriously good quality.”

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, September 2019:
“Very happy with this tyre, bought on offer for £18 but would pay full price; it’s grippy wet or dry, deals with wet rocks and loa well, seems to roll well, I haven’t punctured, tubeless easy even though mine isn’t tubeless ready on WTB i23. Only downside I have found is the tread is wearing fast but for a soft grippy tyre it’s expected. If these are on offer definitely give them a try…” 

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, August 2019:
“I have been using High Rollers for years and love the grip and all-round performance in UK conditions. The original High Roller was a weighty beast at over 1kg each but the newer High Roller 2 has a significant weight saving.” 

Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, May 2019:
“I’m using this on the front of my trail bike paired with an Aggressor on the rear. Previously had a Nobby Nic on the front. So far so good. Good grip, and rolling resistance when climbing is better than I expected. Tyre aired up tubeless ok and after 48 hours was quite soft but after a couple of rides it seems to be much better.”

 Rider, ChainReactionCycles.com, April 2019:
“A great tyre with good rolling resistance. Very grippy indeed. Bike Park Wales in the wet then the Brecon Beacons in snowy conditions – didn’t wash out once.”