For more than two decades, the Minion name has defined downhill tire performance. From World Cup podiums to bike parks around the world, Maxxis gravity tires have earned a reputation for delivering predictable handling, uncompromising grip, and race-winning speed.

But downhill racing has evolved.

Today’s bikes are more capable. Riders are carrying more speed into rougher terrain than ever before. Race tracks are more technical, impacts are bigger, and the growing demands of aggressive trail, bike parks, and eMTB riding continue to push tire performance to new limits.

The latest generation of Maxxis downhill tires has been developed with the singular goal of giving our athletes and customers the best solution possible for riding confidently and aggressively on today’s most technical terrain.

The Foundation of Speed

After more than 2 years of development, numerous refinements, and the harshest product testing our world cup athletes could throw at it, we are proud to introduce the next generation of Maxxis downhill tire construction.

At the heart of the New DH Casing construction is progressive casing stiffness, allowing the tire to remain supple over small impacts while providing increasing sidewall support as cornering and impact forces build. Rather than forcing riders to choose between grip and stability, the New DH Casing delivers both.

The increased support allows riders to reduce tire pressure by approximately 2-3 psi compared to the previous-generation DH casing. Lower pressures improve terrain conformity while creating a slower tire rebound, giving the bike a calmer, more planted feel and increasing traction through rough terrain.

Improved puncture protection and a weight comparable to the previous DH casing complete a construction designed to meet the demands of modern gravity riding head-on.

The result is a tire casing that allows riders to tune pressure for maximum performance, and not simply to prevent sidewall rollover or rim strikes.

The all-new Minion DHX is Maxxis’ next-generation dry-condition gravity tread, engineered for riders demanding maximum grip and support in fast, high-load conditions.

Purpose-built for the speed and intensity of modern downhill racing, the DHX features a new tread architecture with reinforced shoulder knobs that resist folding under extreme cornering loads while shallow siping allows the tread surface to conform to the trail for exceptional mechanical grip.

The result is greater stability through high-speed corners, a smooth and intuitive transition from center tread to shoulder knobs, and the confidence to commit when the fastest line leaves no room for hesitation.

Comparable rolling speed and braking performance to the proven DHR II ensure riders sacrifice nothing in efficiency while gaining increased support and cornering precision.

Designed for use as either a front or rear tire, the Minion DHX is equally at home between the tape, in the bike park, or on aggressive eMTBs where higher speeds and increased loads demand more from every tire.