Wetscream vs Rekon review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Wetscream vs Maxxis Rekon tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for the same purpose so that you can really enjoy your mountain activities.

Wetscream

Rekon

Mud spike for DH racing

Well-balanced trail performance

As the name implies, the Maxxis Wetscream is designed for the most heinous muddy downhill race conditions imaginable. The Wetscream is a competition use only tire and it is intended for wet conditions only.

Category: XC, Trail

Features

3C MaxxGrip or Super Tacky options
DH (2×60 TPI) casing
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

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

Usage

Downhill

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

3C MaxxGrip 3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.
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.
Super Tacky (ST) Super Tacky (ST) is a special low-rebound, high-traction compound used in select mountain tires.

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

Specifications

29

Part #: TB00241500
Size: 29X2.50 ETRTO: 55-622 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1202 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

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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