Minion SS vs Terra Speed review

In this entry we are going to compare and review Maxxis Minion SS vs Continental Terra Speed tyres. Both manufactured by different brands, Maxxis and Continental respectively, these tyres have been designed to be used for different purposes. Whilst Maxxis Minion SS is better for mountain activities, Continental Terra Speed is a great choice if your needs are more aligned to Cross Tires activities.

Minion SS

Terra Speed

Semi-slick for aggressive riding

For your way off-road. For more comfort. For the adventure.

The Maxxis Minion SS (Semi Slick) takes the classic DHF tread design and shaves down the center knobs to vastly improve rolling speed. Use the Minion SS as a rear tire paired with a Dissector, Minion DHF, or Assegai front tire.

For your way off-road. For more comfort. For the adventure. Be it the long tour, or the shortcut on your way home. The new gravel Terra series by Continental gets you there. Made to get you over rough and smooth.Choose alter road, choose Terra.

Features

60 TPI or DoubleDown (2×120 TPI) casing options
Dual compound
Select specs are Tubeless Ready (TR), confirm in table below
Silkworm or EXO puncture protection options

Features

Tubeless Ready
Our carcass construction is robust and impervious against damage and penetration from foreign objects. The result: versatile, low weight and an attractive design. In addition, tires made using this technology can also be used as Tubeless or with an inner tube.
We recommend the usage of our Revo-Sealant.
ProTection
Further details

Usage

Trail

Enduro

Usage

Technologies

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.
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.
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

Specifications

27.5

Part #: TB91007000
Size: 27.5X2.30 ETRTO: 58-584 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 851 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

29

Part #: TB96778000
Size: 29X2.30 ETRTO: 58-622 TPI: 60 Bead: FOLDABLE Weight (g): 916 Compound: DUAL Max PSI: 60 Tech: EXO/TR Color: BLACK Application: MOUNTAIN

Specifications

"28"

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 465 PSI: 73

Article: 0101702
ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 465 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 40C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/transparent skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 475 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 35C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 360 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 35 - 622 Dimension: 700 X 35C Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 360 PSI: 73

"27.5"

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ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 450 PSI: 73

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ETRTO: 40 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 40B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 450 PSI: 73

Article: 0101720
ETRTO: 35 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 35B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/cream skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 345 PSI: 73

Article: 0101719
ETRTO: 35 - 584 Dimension: 650 X 35B Technology: ProTection Color/Sidewall/Bead: black/black skin foldable TPI: 3/180 BlackChili: g: 335 PSI: 73

Minion SS vs Terra Speed review

Features

Features

Tubeless Ready

ProTection

Usage

Usage

Technologies

Technologies

Specifications

27.5

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Specifications

"28"

"27.5"