Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 at a glance
| Brand | Maxxis |
|---|---|
| Type | MTB |
| Sizes | 7 ETRTO sizes |
| Width range | 56–66 mm |
| Fits rims | 622 mm, 584 mm |
| Weight range | 332–855 g |
| Tubeless ready | 5 of 7 sizes |
| E-bike rating | — |
Whether the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 fits your bike is decided by one number: the bead seat diameter, the second half of an ETRTO size. This tire is made for 622 mm and 584 mm rims — 700C / 28-inch / 29-inch wheels and 650B / 27.5-inch wheels. If your rim matches, the only remaining question is width, and that is a matter of frame and fork clearance rather than of fit.
Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 sizes
Each size below links to every tire available in it, so you can see what the Forekaster Gen 1 is competing against before you commit to it.
All 12 listings
12 listings across 7 sizes. Where a size appears more than once, those are genuinely different products — a different casing, colour or claimed weight. The “printed as” column is Maxxis's own marking for that size, which is what you will find on the sidewall and in most shop listings.
| ETRTO | Printed as | Weight | Build |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56-622 | 29x2.20 | 640 g | Dual, TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 56-622 | 29x2.20 | 690 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 59-622 | 29x2.35 | 362 g | Black |
| 60-622 | 29x2.35 | 735 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 66-622 | 29x2.60 | 840 g | 3C MaxxSpeed, 3S/EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 66-622 | 29x2.60 | 855 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 56-584 | 27.5x2.20 | 605 g | Dual, TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 56-584 | 27.5x2.20 | 651 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 56-584 | 27.5x2.35 | 690 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
| 59-584 | 27.5x2.35 | 332 g | Black |
| 66-584 | 27.5x2.60 | 785 g | 3C MaxxSpeed · Black |
| 66-584 | 27.5x2.60 | 820 g | Dual, EXO/TR · Black · Tubeless |
How the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 compares on weight
Each row weighs the lightest listed Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 in that size against the lightest listing of every other model available in the same size. Models are compared once regardless of how many colours they come in, and tires with no published weight are left out of the ranking entirely.
| Size | This tire | Median for the size | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56-622 | 640 g | 798 g | 1st lightest of 4 |
| 60-622 | 735 g | 890 g | 9th lightest of 58 |
| 66-622 | 840 g | 1050 g | 2nd lightest of 13 |
| 56-584 | 605 g | 708 g | 1st lightest of 4 |
| 66-584 | 785 g | 984 g | 1st lightest of 13 |
Specifications here come from Maxxis's own published data. For compound, casing and pressure detail we do not hold, see the manufacturer's page for the Forekaster Gen 1.
Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 questions
What sizes does the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 come in?
Our database lists the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 in 7 ETRTO sizes: 56-622, 59-622, 60-622, 66-622, 56-584, 59-584, 66-584. That is 12 separate listings once colours and casings are counted.
How much does the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 weigh?
Manufacturer weights for the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 run from 332 g to 855 g depending on size and casing.
Is the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 tubeless ready?
In part. 5 of the 7 listed sizes of the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 are marked tubeless ready; the rest are tube-type.
Will the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 fit my wheels?
It fits 700C / 28-inch / 29-inch wheels and 650B / 27.5-inch wheels. Check the second number of your current tire's ETRTO size — if it matches one of 622 and 584 mm, the Maxxis Forekaster Gen 1 mounts on your rim. Width is limited by frame and fork clearance, not by the rim diameter.