While Maxxis still holds the single most dominant position in today’s mountain bike tire market, there are plenty of legit alternatives available for those willing to look elsewhere. Michelin has been on the comeback trail for a couple of years now, seeking a return to its former gravity glory, while newcomer e*thirteen is already into the third generation of its “All-Terrain” family of rolling rubber. We decided to put their two latest offerings to the test to figure out how they stack up. Let’s dig in!

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