The Maxxis High Roller 3 transforms into a mixed-conditions downhill tyre
One of Maxxis' most reknowned tyres gets a complete overhaul.
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The Maxxis High Roller tyre gained a foothold in the market for its heavily ramped tread pattern and superlative grip. However, with updates to tyres such as the Shorty and the release of the Assegai and Dissector, the High Roller has also been given an overhaul.
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With the latest iteration of the High Roller, Maxxis hasn't done the best job of keeping the tyre out of the public's eye as sneaky pictures have found their way onto the internet through various means – the tyre made its official debut last weekend at Crankworx Whistler. Nevertheless, it's already a winning tyre, having taken Jackson Goldstone to the top step of the podium at Mont Sainte Anne.
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The Maxxis tyre range is already very comprehensive, so where does the High Roller 3 sit in the range? Well, the brand states that it's positioned between the Assegai and Shorty with a 'hybrid' tread design that's said to penetrate soft trails like a mid-spike tyre (aka, the Shorty) while providing plenty of support and traction in the dry.
As for the tread, it borrows a lot from the Shorty, namely its widely spaced knobs and the small raised bits in between the knobs, which we suspect have been added to aid mud clearance. That centre tread gets almost a narrow-wide knob placement and each one is siped, with the narrower knobs featuring horizontal siping and the wider knobs, vertical siping. That centre tread is ramped too, so hopefully the tyre will continue to live up to its name.
2024 maxxis highroller 3 4.jpg, by Liam Mercer
The shoulder knobs are a bit of a departure from what we've come to expect from Maxxis, taking a note out of the Schwalbe Magic Mary's book as they're turned slightly so the leading edges of the knobs are facing outwards.
2024 maxxis highroller 3 2.jpg, by Liam Mercer
To coincide with the release of the High Roller III, Maxxis has introduced environmentally friendly packaging made from 75 per cent post-consumer recycled paper and plastic strapping. Maxxis also states that it's looking at more ways of introducing recycled materials into its tyres, and I'm sure we'll hear more about that soon.
The new Maxxis High Roller III is available only with the MaxxGrip rubber compound, in 29-inch and 27.5x2.4 sizes and Double Down and DH casings. We're told that EXO+ casings are in the works.
As for weights, a 29x2.4in, DH-cased tyre is set to tip the scale at 1,400g.
The DH casing will be available at £75, the Double Down casing will set you back £80.
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