Ikon vs Grifter review

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

Ikon

Grifter

A versatile XC tread

Lightweight freestyle tire.

The Maxxis Ikon is a versatile XC tire designed to perform in a broad range of conditions. With its predictable handling, the Ikon is also a favorite among our slopestyle athletes.

The Maxxis Grifter is a high-volume casing BMX tire designed for freestyle riding.

Features

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

Features

EXO or SilkShield protection options
Single or dual compound options
60 TPI or 120 TPI casing options

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Usage

Flat

Park

Street

Vert

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.
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.
3C MaxxTerra An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C MaxxTerra is softer and offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than MaxxGrip.
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.

Technologies

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72385300
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 57-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 572 Compound: SINGLE Max PSI: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB72390100
Size: 26X2.20 ETRTO: 57-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 623 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB73499100
Size: 26X2.35 ETRTO: 60-559 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 675 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00332800
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 701 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85919000
Size: 27.5X2.20 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 646 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85956000
Size: 27.5X2.35 ETRTO: 60-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 700 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96646100
Size: 29X2.00 ETRTO: 50-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 618 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333000
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 710 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00332900
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 737 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96740100
Size: 29X2.20 ETRTO: 57-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 697 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96731100
Size: 29X2.35 ETRTO: 60-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 755 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00038300
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 805 Compound: 3C MAXXSPEED Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

20

Part #: TB00357000
Size: 20X1.85 Etrto: 48-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 405 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00357200
Size: 20X2.10 Etrto: 58-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 453 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00357900
Size: 20X2.30 Etrto: 58-406 Tpi: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 516 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: EXO Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00357300
Size: 20X2.10 Etrto: 53-406 Tpi: 60X2 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 621 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

Part #: TB00360700
Size: 20X2.40 Etrto: 61-406 Tpi: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 677 Compound: DUAL Max Psi: 110 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: BMX

29

Part #: TB96648100
Size: 29X2.00 Etrto: 50-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 636 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN

Part #: TB96802000
Size: 29X2.50 Etrto: 64-622 Tpi: 60 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 891 Compound: SINGLE Max Psi: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: URBAN