Mountain Bike · Plus Bike

What's the best plus tire for general trail riding?

The Maxxis Rekon+ 2.8" is widely considered the best all-around plus tire for its balance of rolling speed, cornering grip, and reasonable weight. The Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.8" is another strong option with excellent all-conditions performance. For more aggressive terrain, the Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II combo in 2.8" provides maximum grip at the cost of rolling speed. Choose the EXO or SuperGravity casing for durability—plus tires at low pressures stress sidewalls more than standard tires.

Related gear types

If this answer nudged you toward a different style, these guides compare specs and trade-offs.

Trail Mountain Bike

$1200 – $13000

dominant

Versatile all-around mountain bikes balanced for climbing and descending on varied trail terrain.

130-150mm suspension travelbalanced geometry (65-67° head tube)mid-width tires (2.3-2.5")

Hardtail Mountain Bike

$400 – $9000

common

Mountain bikes with front suspension only, offering simplicity, low weight, and value for less technical terrain.

front suspension only (100-140mm)no rear suspensionlighter at same price point

Fat Bike

$600 – $6000

niche

Mountain bikes with ultra-wide tires (3.7"+) designed for flotation on sand, snow, and loose terrain.

3.7-5.0" wide tireswide hub spacing (150-197mm)low tire pressure (5-15 psi)