Hookworm vs Ardent Race review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Hookworm vs Maxxis Ardent Race tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Hookworm is better for bmx activities, Maxxis Ardent Race is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to mountain activities.

Hookworm

Ardent Race

Tough enough for the meanest streets.

A meaty XC tread

As the original urban assault tire, the Maxxis Hookworm is no stranger to the mean streets. The bead-to-bead tread design provides durability and traction in harsh environments. The Hookworm is also a great solution for cargo bikes, pedicabs, or any application where a tough tire is needed.

The Maxxis Ardent Race shares many features with the Ikon – small, ramped center tread – but offers improved cornering performance with more substantial side knobs.

Features

Single compound
60 TPI casing

Features

EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options
Dual compound or 3C MaxxSpeed options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Flat

Park

Street

Vert

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

Tubeless Ready Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting because there is no tube. Liquid sealants should only be used in the following types of tires: tubeless road, tubular, and tubeless ready. The use of liquid sealants in any other Maxxis tire will void the warranty.
EXO An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven fabric is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for exceptionally rocky, treacherous trails where the chance of sidewall cuts and abrasions is high.
3C MaxxSpeed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are specially formulated to reduce rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.

Specifications

20

Part #: TB29461000
Size: 20X1.95 Etrto: 53-406 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 695 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

26

Part #: TB74255100
Size: 26X2.50 Etrto: 63-559 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1055 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

27.5

Part #: TB00327100
Size: 27.5X2.50 Etrto: 63-584 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1093 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

29

Part #: TB96805000
Size: 29X2.50 Etrto: 63-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1161 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72374100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 686 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB85918100
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85945100
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 730 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96742100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 767 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96726100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 786 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN