I wish Specialized would display tech specs to help inform buyers. Info like TPI and weight should be like the bare minimum. These tires are very heavy.

So for grip, this tire is king. Hooks up in every condition. Mud, rocks, shale, hardpack, you name it. BUT... It is HEAVY, SLOW, and WONT keep inflated. The side wall are so strong, the tire will not stay inflated tubeless... Maybe I got a bum tire or maybe my rims just don't like this tire, but it will not stay inflated. No issue with Purgatory, Fast Trak, or Butcher... aside from this, it only gets 3-stars because of the crazy 1000g+ weight, high rolling resistance, and slower response and feedback... Good tire, but not for me. Def a DH or Enduro tire. Not ideal for trail riding IMO

I live by the PMP trails in central phoenix and ride them 2-3 times a week, lots of narrow trails with sharp angular rocks and loose shale over hardpack. This 29 x 2.6 gets up on top of the sandy wash areas without sinking and grabs into the loose stuff through exiting the corners as well or better as any I've tried previously. But the Grid casing durability may be the biggest plus for me on these. I like to ride aggressively and it's unusual for a rear tire to last more than 4 months for me in those conditions without a sidewall tear. Obviously frustrating - I've had this tire on for about 600 miles and the tread still looks great, not a single puncture, and they seal up so well on a 30mm rim at 22-23 PSI I almost never even need to add air. They are probably the best purchase I've ever made for this bike.

Recently bought a stumpy expert and installed a hillbilly on the front and the eliminator on the back. The tyre rolls great and hooks up on all surfaces. Where I ride on the mid north coast of NSW Australia. The terrain changes from slippery rain forest to dry pebbled loose over hard to sand and then hard pack all on the same area. So I was super impressed with this tyre. Also Spesh tyres are way small the 27.5 x2.6 tyres I bought are just smaller than the 2.35 Hans dampf, Nobby Nic combo I run on my short travel 29er. So don't let the numbers fool you these aren't big tyres but they are excellent. Definitely recommend them!!!!!!����

Tested these babies out in Sedona and they did great. they stuck to everything even during wet conditions. I purchased the 2.6 for F&R and they do not look wide at all. Probably due to wheel. but overall they are great!

Love this tire as a rear, butcher in front, rolls fast, corners and stops great! Just wish the 2.8 blck dmnd was an option. Need the extra cush and sidewall for my hardtail.