Rekon vs DTH review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Rekon vs Maxxis DTH tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Rekon is better for mountain activities, Maxxis DTH is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to bmx activities.

Rekon

DTH

Well-balanced trail performance

Drop. The. Hammer.

Category: XC, Trail

The grooved slick design of the Maxxis DTH (Drop the Hammer) is suited to a variety of BMX, dirt jumping, and pump track situations.

Features

Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 35mm inner width rims
Dual compound, 3C MaxxSpeed, or 3C MaxxTerra options
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
EXO or EXO+ puncture protection options

Features

60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Single or dual compound options
Silkworm puncture protection beneath tread

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Usage

Dirt

Flat

Park

Street

Technologies

Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
EXO+ Our EXO+ construction combines two of our best puncture protection materials: SilkShield and EXO. The SilkShield layer runs from bead-to-bead with a layer of EXO along the sidewalls. Combined, these two materials create EXO+ which improves tread puncture protection by 27%; sidewall durability by 51%; and resistance to pinch flats by 28%.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.
3C MaxxTerra An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C MaxxTerra is softer and offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
Wide Trail Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tireâ€™s tread layout and profile on todayâ€™s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the riderâ€™s preference. Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm

Technologies

Silkworm Silkworm is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models, increasing puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured under the tread as a breaker.

Specifications

24

Part #: TB00153500
Size: 24X2.20 ETRTO: 56-507 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 585 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00018000
Size: 27.5X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 827 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00017400
Size: 27.5X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 834 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB91145300
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 877 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB91145200
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 795 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00111800
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 881 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00260100
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 941 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB96906000
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 970 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 35 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB96906100
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 898 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB00161200
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 987 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

29

Part #: TB96899100
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 658 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00017700
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 849 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00219600
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 873 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00017500
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 899 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00301000
Size: 29X2.40WT ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 865 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00219700
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 924 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96962100
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 931 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96962000
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 855 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00096500
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 946 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00038600
Size: 29X2.80 ETRTO: 71-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1043 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 35 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB00039300
Size: 29X2.80 ETRTO: 71-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 964 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Specifications

20

Part #: TB20352000
Size: 20X1-1/8 Etrto: 28-451 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 254 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 85 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB20629000
Size: 20X1-3/8 Etrto: 37-451 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 340 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

24

Part #: TB47649000
Size: 24X1.75 Etrto: 44-507 Tpi: 120 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 463 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 65 Tech: SILKWORM Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB72683000
Size: 26X2.15 Etrto: 52/54-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 552 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334100
Size: 26X2.15 Etrto: 52/54-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 602 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 80 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334400
Size: 26X2.30 Etrto: 55/58-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 711 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN

Part #: TB00334500
Size: 26X2.30 Etrto: 55/58-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 793 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: EXO/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: URBAN