Maxxis High Roller 3 Folding Tubeless MTB Tire 3C MaxxGrip EXO+

The Maxxis High Roller 3 27.5x2.40 tyre represents a sophisticated blend of innovative design and advanced technology, engineered to excel on demanding mountain bike trails. Positioned strategically within Maxxis’ gravity range, between the Assegai and Shorty models, this third-generation tyre delivers exceptional versatility and performance. Its hybrid tread pattern combines an open centre design with large, well-supported side knobs, expertly balancing soil penetration for wet conditions with the cornering control required for dry terrain. This makes it an excellent choice for riders navigating varied and challenging trail environments.

Constructed with the 3C MaxxGrip compound, the High Roller 3 offers superior grip and slow rebound characteristics, ensuring outstanding traction during downhill runs. The tyre’s EXO+ construction enhances durability by integrating SilkShield and EXO layers, which provide robust protection against punctures, sidewall damage, and pinch flats. Designed as a folding tubeless-ready tyre, it is optimised for modern wider rims through Wide Trail technology, which ensures an ideal tread profile and layout. This results in maximised performance without compromising ride quality, making it a reliable component for serious mountain bikers seeking consistent control and resilience.

For those exploring the mountain biking category, the Maxxis High Roller 3 offers a premium option that combines durability, traction, and adaptability. Its tubeless-ready design allows riders to run lower air pressures, enhancing grip and reducing rolling resistance, while significantly lowering the risk of flats. Proven in professional competition, including a notable victory at Mont Sainte Anne with Jackson Goldstone, this tyre is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern downhill riding, providing confidence and control on every trail.

Key Features & Benefits

• Advanced Hybrid Tread Design: Balances wet-weather soil penetration with dry-condition cornering control for versatile trail performance.
• 3C MaxxGrip Compound: Provides superior grip and slow rebound properties, enhancing traction on downhill runs.
• EXO+ Construction: Combines SilkShield and EXO layers to significantly improve puncture resistance and sidewall protection.
• Wide Trail Technology: Optimises tread layout for rims with 30-35mm inner width, ensuring ideal tyre profile and performance.
• Tubeless Ready Folding Design: Enables lower air pressures for improved traction, reduced rolling resistance, and decreased flat tyre risk.
• Proven Competitive Performance: Validated in professional downhill racing, demonstrating reliability under extreme conditions.

What It’s Good For

• Delivering exceptional traction and control across loose, hard, medium, and wet terrain.
• Handling extreme cornering forces effectively due to robust side knobs.
• Optimised use on modern 27.5-inch (650b) wheels with wider rim compatibility.
• Reducing puncture and flat tyre risk through enhanced EXO+ protection.
• Enhancing downhill riding confidence with superior grip from the 3C MaxxGrip compound.
• Improving rolling efficiency and ride quality with a tubeless-ready, folding construction.

What It’s NOT Good For

• Use on paved road surfaces where knobbly tread patterns may reduce speed and efficiency.
• Riders seeking a tyre optimised exclusively for dry, hardpack conditions without wet weather versatility.
• Those requiring a completely puncture-proof tyre, as no tyre is entirely immune to damage.
• Compatibility with rims narrower than 30mm or significantly wider than 35mm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Maxxis High Roller 3 suitable for tubeless setups?
The tyre is tubeless ready, allowing for lower air pressures that improve traction and reduce rolling resistance, while significantly lowering the risk of flats.

What kind of terrain does this tyre perform best on?
The High Roller 3 excels on a wide range of terrain types including loose, medium, hardpack, and wet conditions, offering versatility for varied mountain biking trails.

How does the EXO+ protection improve durability?
EXO+ combines SilkShield and EXO layers to enhance puncture resistance, sidewall durability, and protection against pinch flats, making it well suited for aggressive downhill riding.

Can I use this tyre on any rim width?
The Wide Trail design is optimised for rims with a 30-35mm inner width, ensuring the tyre maintains an ideal tread profile and maximises performance on modern mountain bike wheels.