Built to meet the demands of aggressive trail and enduro riders, the Maxxis Dissector II refines a fan-favorite tread pattern with updated features for faster, smoother, and more controlled riding across challenging terrain.
Engineered for Performance
Ideal for dry, hardpacked, rocky, and rooted trails, the Dissector II retains the trusted 2-3-2 tread layout while introducing key performance upgrades. The center 3 block has been split into individual knobs, improving braking traction and enhancing the tire’s ability to conform to the terrain under heavy load. Transition knobs have also been pushed outward, offering a more consistent and predictable feel as you lean into corners.
Built for Modern Rims
Featuring Maxxis Wide Trail (WT) design, the Dissector II is optimized for rims with 3035mm internal widths, allowing the tread to maintain its shape and deliver better cornering performance and stability at speed.
Durable and Dependable
With a 60 TPI casing, EXO+ sidewall protection, and a strategically placed butyl insert around the bead, the Dissector II is engineered to resist punctures and handle rough terrain without compromising ride quality.
Tubeless Ready & Trail Tuned
Go tubeless with confidence thanks to TR (Tubeless Ready) technology, reducing weight and allowing lower pressures for better traction and control. The 3C MaxxTerra compound hits the sweet spot between grip and rolling efficiencyoffering more traction than MaxxSpeed and longer tread life than MaxxGrip.
Whether you’re railing corners or charging through tech, the Maxxis Dissector II delivers precision handling and race-ready reliability for todays demanding trail conditions.
Details
| Category: |
All Trail, Enduro, and Downhill |
| Recommended use: |
Dry to loose trail conditions |
| Recommended Installation: |
Front or Rear |
| Model Highlights: |
- Dual Compound, 3C MaxxTerra, or 3C MaxxGrip options
- EXO, EXO+, or DoubleDown (2120 TPI) casing options
- Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 35mm inner width rims
- Tubeless Ready
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Tire Tech
| 3C MAXXTerra: |
Maxxis 3C MaxxTerra is an intermediate triple compound configuration used across their mountain tire line. The 3C MaxxTerra compound offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip, which makes it ideal for trail riding in all conditions.
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| 3C MAXXGrip: |
Maxxis 3C MaxxGrip compound uses the stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber offered in a mountain bike tire. This high traction compound is the same one used by top World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes and is now available in various casing configurations to cover all riders.
- 3C MaxxGrip + EXO casing = Light duty trail riding in wet/slick conditions
- 3C MaxxGrip + EXO+ casing = All-around trail riding in wet/slick conditions
- 3C MaxxGrip + DoubleDown casing = Enduro racing and e-bikes
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| EXO: |
EXO is a cut- and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This densely woven fabric is lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.
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| EXO+: |
EXO+ is Maxxis medium-duty puncture protection option suitable for all-around trail riding and lightweight e-bikes. Maxxis begins with a durable 60 TPI casing, adds in their legendary EXO puncture protection layer in the sidewalls, and tops it off with a small butyl insert around the bead. The tough casing and EXO material avoid damage from rocks and roots, while the butyl insert protects the tire from pinch flats and helps prevent rim damage.
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| DOUBLE DOWN (DD): |
DoubleDown (DD) is the casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use from Maxxis. Two layers of lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire.
DoubleDown tires are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but its really the difference in trail feel that sets the two apart. Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tire.
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| Tubeless Ready: |
Tubeless-ready 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. Tubeless-ready tires are denoted by the letters TR on the sidewall.
Tubeless-ready tires must be mounted to tubeless compatible rims and require the use of a liquid sealant to maintain pressure. Liquid sealants have the added benefit of sealing small punctures. Be sure to check your sealant regularly and refresh as needed, as it will dry out over time. Pick up an extra bottle of sealant here.
Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless-ready. Using liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
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| Wide Trail: |
Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tires tread layout and profile on todays 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 riders 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.
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