Maxxis hookworm bmx tyreacceleration and braking traction is accomplished via horizontally aligned grooves with square edges cornering adhesion is a result of u shaped channels that run the full sidewall to sidewall of the tread pattern the hookworm was engineered to optimize the entire tread pattern as a potential contact patch analogous to a motorcycle road racing tyre this allows traction in all high lean situations specifications curved grooved slick design high rated pressure 65 psi r