Definitely Maxxis :blink:
I used to ride a Michelin C24 and a C16, both in 2.2"
Now I got a 2.5" Minion dual ply, 40a.
I totaly agree with Ali C and Bigman.
The grip of the michelin is okay, but it just feels shit in my opinion.
For example when you compress the tire before a sidehop, a Michelin sems to absorb all energy, while the Maxxis really throughs you and the bike upwards.
A maxxis feels like a spring that you compress and then use to get higher.
Also with a Michelin I permanently hit the rim, even with 30psi. It's not that you pinch it, but you just hit the rim very easily.
Maxxis all the way!