Maxxis Mud Wrestler EXO TR cyclo-cross tyre review

We've been using the Maxxis Mud Wrestler tyres through typical UK winter conditions to see how they handle muddy off-road as well as on-road riding

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Cycling Weekly Verdict

A good winter cross tyre, although the low central tread profile results in some slipping in muddier conditions.

Reasons to buy
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    Wide tread spacing avoids clogging

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    Roll well on road

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    Fortified sidewalls

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    Range of tyres with same tread at different price points

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Reasons to avoid
  • -

    Quite low profile central knobs result in some slipping in deep mud

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Maxxis’s Mud Wrestler has a classic tread pattern for winter conditions: well spaced knobs for mud shedding with sharp edges for grip in loose conditions. The central knobs have a slightly lower profile than the side ones so that the tyre rolls reasonably smoothly on tarmac but has enough bite for traction off-road.

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