Maxxis - A/Ts - your experience?

[wilcopops]

My 295 Goodrich BFs are running low and I'm looking for a replacement - I'm tempted by the Maxxis 285 equivalent....they are over 30% cheaper.

anyone had any experience of these?

[Skyboogie]

Your tires are the only part of the vehicle that touches the road. I always consider that when its time to replace them.

I've used Maxxis Mudders but strictly off road so I can't give you any insight on their AT range.

[raffo77]

have the MA707 model but different size.

when buying be aware of the production date. the older the tire, the harder and more prone to slipping it will be.

that being said, I care that the tires have good grip and my set behaves well.

[BSJ]

I am due for new rubber soon. I'd give Maxxis a try if the price is right.

[wilcopops]

the model - and I don't know what the number is - is a relatively new tire - it looks almost like a Goodrich BF copy. I don't expect it to be as good in every aspect, but I just need a new tire to last for the hols first without breaking the bank.

I get quite a bit of road noise off the B?Fs now thy are old, and they've lasted well - maybe 60 k on mostly tarmac with a smattering of arduous dirt road interludes...

[wilcopops]

Well, ordered the Maxis - fitted next week - I'll give a verdict a bit after that.....

[transam]

Well, ordered the Maxis - fitted next week - I'll give a verdict a bit after that.....

What was the size and cost.......?...........

[wilcopops]

Well, ordered the Maxis - fitted next week - I'll give a verdict a bit after that.....

What was the size and cost.......?...........

285x75x16.

6200 baht.

i've had MAXXIS on other vehicles before and they've proved OK - the rate of wear might have been a bit quicker than flagship brands and I did experience tire noise on one pickup, but they were AT tires which the vehicle hadn't had fitted at all before.

[pgrahmm]

Curious - why would you downsize your tires?

[wilcopops]

Curious - why would you downsize your tires?

295s are very hard to get hold of and the difference is barely noticeable.....it also gives a bit more clearance under the wings. If I went larger - 305s, I would have had to cut the body.

it will also change the performance slightly.

[BSJ]

I was coming down H32 today and....gee I wish I had those new Maxxis treads!

[wilcopops]

I was coming down H32 today and....gee I wish I had those new Maxxis treads!

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I had Maxis fitted on a Strada - they were the cheapest O/S I could find/fit - as I sad, tire noise became quite loud but once I knew it wasn't a wheel bearing, it was perfectly tolerable.

[wilcopops]

So I fitted Maxxis Bravo 380s. ...after a couple of days they seem fine - quieter than the worn down Goodrich's......... I notice they are a much softer compound, so i guess the wear rate will be higher.

At high speeds (over 120) they tend to "sing" a little - although it is barely noticeable.

all in all the car is lighter to handle, smother and generally quieter........ the money saved will buy a rack for spare wheel and fuel tank.

how long this lasts remains to be seen.

[Robby nz]

Recently fitted Maxxis Bravo700 A/T much better on the road than the old tires which were a mixed lot.

Went off road recently (2 wheel drive) up to the Karan village at Phu Toi NP and they handled the rough steep road no problem.

12,000 B the set balanced and fitted, come back after 10,000 K for free rotation and re-balance.

[wilcopops]

Recently fitted Maxxis Bravo700 A/T much better on the road than the old tires which were a mixed lot.

Went off road recently (2 wheel drive) up to the Karan village at Phu Toi NP and they handled the rough steep road no problem.

12,000 B the set balanced and fitted, come back after 10,000 K for free rotation and re-balance.

I had some of those a few years back..... No problems at all.

I think because they are made in Rayong there is a tendency to dismiss this brand out of hand.