Minion DHF vs Ardent review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Minion DHF vs Maxxis Ardent tyres. Both manufactured by the same brand Maxxis, these tyres have been designed to be used for the same purpose so that you can really enjoy your mountain activities.

Minion DHF

Ardent

The gold standard of trail tires

XC and light duty trail

Category: Trail, Enduro, Downhill

The Maxxis Ardent is a light duty trail tire that rolls fast in dry conditions. For similar rolling speed with improved braking and cornering performance, check out the Rekon.

Features

EXO, EXO+, DoubleDown (2×120 TPI), or Downhill (2×60 TPI) casing options
Single, dual compound, 3C MaxxTerra, 3C MaxxGrip, or Super Tacky options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Wide Trail (WT) sizes optimized for 35mm inner width rims

Features

Available with EXO sidewall protection
60 TPI casing
Single or dual compound options
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Downhill

Usage

XC (Cross Country)

Trail

Technologies

3C MaxxGrip 3C MaxxGrip uses the softest rubber compounds to offer the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.
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+ Our EXO+ construction combines two of our best puncture protection materials: SilkShield and EXO. The SilkShield layer runs from bead-to-bead with a layer of EXO along the sidewalls. Combined, these two materials create EXO+ which improves tread puncture protection by 27%; sidewall durability by 51%; and resistance to pinch flats by 28%.
Super Tacky (ST) Super Tacky (ST) is a special low-rebound, high-traction compound used in select mountain tires.
Wide Trail Wide Trail (WT) construction optimizes the tire’s tread layout and profile on today’s modern, wider rims. Traditional tires are designed around older, narrower rims and can create an overly square tire profile, leading to less than optimal performance. WT tires are optimized for a 35mm inner rim width but are proven to work over a range from 30-35mm inner rim widths, depending on the rider’s preference. Maxxis Wide Trail XC tires are optimized for use with 30mm internal width rims, but they will perform well on rims as narrow as 25mm. Maxxis does not recommend rims wider than 30mm or narrower than 25mm
Downhill (DH) Two layers of casing material are used from bead to bead, providing additional protection and sidewall stiffness for downhill applications.
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.
Double Down (DD) DoubleDown (DD) is the next step in the evolution of the dual-ply tire casing for enduro racing. Two 120 TPI casing layers reinforced with a butyl insert provide the enduro racer with the support and protection of a downhill tire, but in a lighter package.
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.

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.

Specifications

24

Part #: TB00153100
Size: 24X2.40 ETRTO: 61-507 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 727 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00139500
Size: 24X2.40 ETRTO: 61-507 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 813 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB50614000
Size: 24X2.40 ETRTO: 61-507 TPI: 60X2 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1155 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 65 Tech: 3C/DH Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB00017600
Size: 24X2.40 ETRTO: 61-507 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 765 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

26

Part #: TB73550800
Size: 26X2.35 ETRTO: 52-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 769 Compound: SINGLE Max PSI: 65 Tech: Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB74265700
Size: 26X2.50 ETRTO: 55-559 TPI: 60X2 Bead: WIRE Weight (g): 1210 Compound: SINGLE Max PSI: 65 Tech: DH Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB73305200
Size: 26X2.30 ETRTO: 58-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 910 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB74284100
Size: 26X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 907 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB74284000
Size: 26X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 926 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00333300
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 929 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85925400
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 941 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85925100
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 945 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00219900
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 926 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85975000
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 942 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85975100
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 962 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85975200
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1015 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85975700
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1290 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB00112100
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 969 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85975300
Size: 27.5X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-584 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1200 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB91146200
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 993 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB91146300
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 929 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00093700
Size: 27.5X2.60 ETRTO: 66-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1015 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96908100
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1024 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 35 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB96908000
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 992 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Part #: TB00093800
Size: 27.5X2.80 ETRTO: 71-584 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1081 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 35 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

29

Part #: TB96785000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1012 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96785100
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1015 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96785400
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1197 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 60 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00220100
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1000 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96800300
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1010 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00144000
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1066 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96800000
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1073 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 50 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96800700
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 60X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1374 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DH/TR Color: BLACK Application: DOWNHILL

Part #: TB00112000
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1037 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96800600
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1221 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00132600
Size: 29X2.50WT ETRTO: 63-622 TPI: 120X2 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1288 Compound: 3C MAXXGRIP Max PSI: 50 Tech: 3C/DD/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00220000
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1037 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00032800
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1067 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 40 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00032600
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 999 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00096400
Size: 29X2.60 ETRTO: 66-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1087 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 40 Tech: 3C/EXO+/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96834000
Size: 29X3.00 ETRTO: 76-622 TPI: 120 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 1262 Compound: 3C MAXXTERRA Max PSI: 30 Tech: 3C/EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: FAT BIKE/PLUS TIRES

Specifications

26

Part #: TB72569100
Size: 26X2.25 ETRTO: 56-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 714 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB72917100
Size: 26X2.40 ETRTO: 61-559 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 861 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

27.5

Part #: TB00333100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 724 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85955100
Size: 27.5X2.25 ETRTO: 56-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 740 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333400
Size: 27.5x2.40 ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 854 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB85967100
Size: 27.5X2.40 ETRTO: 61-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 896 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB00333200
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 54/56-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 782 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96734100
Size: 29X2.25 ETRTO: 56-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 800 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB00333500
Size: 29X2.40 ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 921 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR/TANWALL Color: TANWALL Application: MOUNTAIN

Part #: TB96793100
Size: 29X2.40 ETRTO: 61-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 962 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN