Works pretty well for me. I run 2.3" Maxxis DHR II.
For Maxxis exo I couldn't go below 25 in the rear without bashing my rim and getting flats.
DHR II 2.4WT exists in double down and EXO casing at least in 27.5 -- I own both.
I have liked maxxis crossmark.
Aggressor has all the traction of a Dhr while rolling a touch faster. It's pretty shit in the wet though.
On my XC hardtail I have a Maxxis 2.4 Ardent on the front, and a Maxxis 2.2 Ikon on the rear. It is a great combo so far.
I just put some 2.25" Maxxis Ardent TR EXOs on my Trek 29er and they have been awesome so far. Tons of grip compared to the bontragers I had (cheaper ones that came with my bike).
Maxxis all the way. Seem to be the best combo of grip, price, durability, and weight.
Your trails sound pretty similar to what I ride. I have a set of Ardent 2.25s that I really like.
I love my aggressor on the rear, rolls and grips well.
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