Maxxis shorty dh mtb tyre 3c todays world cup downhill tracks are steep technical monsters with ever changing conditions our pros needed a mid spike tire that could handle dry loose blown out corners as well as a bit of mud the shorty is that tire a high volume dual ply downhill casing makes the shorty a more versatile option than a dedicated mud spike like our wet scream large tall and slightly staggered side knobs penetrate loose soil to provide predictable stable cornering at warp