The new version of the Maxxis Forekaster is aimed squarely at modern short travel (100mm-130mm) trail bikes aka the downcountry segment. Intended to be a Goldilocks tire, the new Forekaster (released July 2022) rolls faster than a Minion or even the Dissector but provides more predictable cornering, climbing, and braking traction than the Aspen or Rekon.

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Rubber:
Dual compound (best for dry, hard conditions)
3C MaxxTerra (best for mixed conditions)
Casings:
60 TPI + EXO (general trail use)
EXO+ (heavy duty trail use)
Wide Trail (WT) sizes are optimized for 30-35mm inner width rims
Tubeless Ready specs are denoted with a TR in the tables below
Bicycle technology explainer

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Category: XC, Trail

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Recommended use: All trail conditions

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EXO

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EXO is a cut- and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of many Maxxis mountain bike and gravel tires. This densely woven fabric is lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected. Choose EXO Protection for enhanced durability for gravel, XC, and light-duty trail riding.

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Tubeless Ready
Tubeless ready 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. Tubeless ready tires are denoted by the letters TR on the sidewall.
Tubeless ready tires must be mounted to tubeless compatible rims and require the use of a liquid sealant to maintain pressure. Liquid sealants have the added benefit of sealing small punctures. Be sure to check your sealant regularly and refresh as needed as it will dry out over time.
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.