Maxxis Shorty Gen 2 Tyre delivers unbeatable control in tough conditions. Its 2.40 casing design optimises traction and mud-shedding for demanding trails.Key Features and Benefits:Knob layout redesign: Enhanced wet traction and cornering performance. This gives you superior control in slippery conditions.2.40 narrower casing: Improves frame and fork clearance, reducing weight. This allows for more responsive handling in muddy terrain.3C MaxxTerra and 3C MaxxGrip compound options: Offers grip versatility and durability. This means you can confidently tackle both hard and soft terrain.Tubeless-ready (TR) casing: Eliminates the need for inner tubes, reducing the chance of flats. Ride longer without interruptions.Maxxis Technologies (Compounds & Casings):3C MaxxTerra - Maxxis 3C MaxxTerra is an intermediate triple compound configuration used across our mountain tyre 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.3C MaxxGrip - Maxxis 3C MaxxGrip compound uses the stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber we offer in a mountain bike tyre. This high traction compound is the same one used by our top World Cup Downhill and Enduro World Series athletes and is now available in a variety of casing configurations to cover all riders.3C MaxxGrip + EXO casing = Light duty trail riding in wet/slick conditions3C MaxxGrip + EXO+ casing = All-around trail riding in wet/slick conditions3C MaxxGrip + DoubleDown casing = Enduro racing and e-bikes3C MaxxGrip + Downhill casing = Downhill racing and long travel e-bikesEXO - EXO is a cut and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tyres. This densely woven fabric is lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tyre remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.Double Down (DD) - DoubleDown (DD) is our casing solution for enduro racing and e-bike use. Two layers of our lightweight 120 TPI casing material are combined with a butyl sidewall insert to create a highly durable tyre with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tyre. DoubleDown tyres are marginally lighter than their Downhill counterparts, but it s really the difference in trail feel that sets the two apart. Some riders may prefer the highly damped ride provided by a Downhill casing tyre.Downhill (DH) - As the name implies, Maxxis Downhill casing tyres are designed for extreme use in all gravity applications from downhill racing to bike park riding to free riding to long travel e-bikes. A Maxxis Downhill tyre is made with two layers of our durable 60 TPI casing material along with a large butyl rubber insert that extends from each bead into the sidewall. The butyl insert helps prevent pinch flats, protects the rim from impacts, and provides additional sidewall...