Maxxis shorty minion ss 27 5 combo 2plythe maxxis shorty minion ss 2ply is an incredibly fast versatile tyre combination for trail am and dh riding that provides outstanding levels of grip in a wide range of conditions the maxxis shorty was born out a need for a mid spike tyre that could handle dry loose blown out corners as well as a bit of mud a high volume single ply downhill casing makes the shorty a more versatile option than a dedicated mud spike like the wet scream large ta