Tyres
Used mountain bike tyres from UK sellers, in trail, enduro, DH, XC and gravel tread patterns from Maxxis, Schwalbe, Continental, Michelin, WTB, Vittoria and more. Filter by size, compound and tread pattern to match your rims and riding.
Which tread pattern do I need?
Tyres are the only contact between your bike and the ground, and tread pattern, rubber compound, casing weight and width all affect grip, rolling speed, puncture resistance and handling. Aggressive, widely-spaced knobs (Maxxis Minion DHF, Schwalbe Magic Mary) grip in loose and muddy conditions but roll slowly on hardpack, while tighter, lower-profile tread (Maxxis Ardent, Schwalbe Nobby Nic) rolls faster but washes out sooner in loose corners. Changing tyres is the easiest and cheapest way to completely change how a bike rides, and the least involved change you can make to your wheels and tyres.
Should I run different front and rear tyres?
Most trail riders run a more aggressive tyre on the front for cornering grip and a faster-rolling tyre on the rear for pedalling efficiency. The classic combination is a Minion DHF up front with a Minion DHR II or Aggressor on the rear.
Which rubber compound?
Softer compounds grip better but wear faster; harder compounds last longer but offer less traction. Most brands use a dual or triple compound — softer rubber on the side knobs for cornering, harder rubber in the centre for durability and rolling speed. Maxxis labels theirs MaxxTerra (trail), MaxxGrip (wet, enduro, DH) and MaxxSpeed (XC, dry); Schwalbe uses Addix Soft, SpeedGrip and similar. For year-round UK riding, softer compounds are usually worth the faster wear rate because traction matters more than tyre life when it's wet eight months a year.
What casing do I need?
Casing weight determines puncture resistance and sidewall support. Lightweight casings (Maxxis EXO, Schwalbe Super Trail) are fine for trail riding on smooth-ish terrain. Reinforced casings (Maxxis EXO+, Schwalbe Super Gravity) add a nylon insert for sidewall protection on rocky trails. DH casings (Maxxis DH, Schwalbe Ultra Soft) use multiple plies and are nearly puncture-proof but heavy. If you're cutting sidewalls regularly, step up one casing level before adding tyre inserts.
What width fits my rims?
MTB tyres range from 2.0" for XC to 2.8"+ plus-size. Trail bikes typically run 2.3–2.5", enduro bikes suit 2.4–2.6", and DH bikes run 2.4–2.5" in heavy casings. Wider tyres provide more air volume — lower pressure, more grip and better bump absorption — but add weight and can feel vague in fast corners. Match the width to your rim internal width: a 2.5" tyre works best on a 30mm+ internal width rim, and too narrow a rim makes the tyre profile too round, reducing cornering support. Used tyres are often listed alongside tubes and other spares.