Tires Firestone or Maxxis

I ride on a DHR2 rear in DD casing and MaxxTerra compound, and an Assegai front in EXO+ MaxxGrip. Really good combo for the descents but a little bit slow on the climbs.

The Maxxis Ikon in dual compound would be a good choice. It won't have great grip on wet roots or rocks, but sounds like that's not a concern.

Something like a maxxis ikon should roll great on the road and still work on trails.

Another decent tire at a very good price is the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. They handle all the spirited driving I do quite well.

They are nice tires that roll really well. Mud and other soft ground can be an issue with the low tread and cornering can be a bit iffy with minuscule side knobs and rounded profile.

If you liked the XR4 the Rekon is probably the closest, or Ardent. It's worked well for me everywhere I've taken it from Duluth to Moab, and everything in between.

Dissector front, Aggressor rear. All the grip you ever need unless you are a DH pro - and way faster than DHF/DHR

The Assegai has the best climbing traction I've ever had (used to run DHRIIs, which would be a good option as well).

I LOVE the aggressor but I agree that punchy technical climbs are its weak point and will often spin out.

Same story. Popped three in the last month, potholes are awful here on Long Island, and my Arteon is paying the price.