Maxxis Tyres

[aermacchi]

Anbody tried Maxxis Supermaxx tyres yet? they get good reviews in some mags, but most people seem wary of trying them because they're not a brand name

[Girth]

They're a massive brand in the BMX and Mountain bike industry but not sure on the engine powered steed.

[xXBADGERXx]

I use Maxxis on my mountain bike and in the supermoto world the Maxxis tyres are very highly rated , they may be a tad soft if anything for hooning about though mate . I can kill half a tyre in one aggresive circuit in North Wales , and I`ve seen the Maxxis tyres spitting rubber off at great rates in a Supermoto race .

[Lozzo]

Their supersports tyre is as good as most sports touring tyres of 5 years ago, kinda like a BT020.

[philbut]

i have one on the rear of my ZZR600, and it killed it in about 4500 miles of reasonable spirited riding mixed with a bit of motorways. for the price though you can't really complaine!

[dizzyblonde]

Im Indoors has Maxxis on his Vraptor. it came with them. I'd never heard of em, but they've lasted a fair few miles on it for a tyre munching bike. Went over to France and back on them and all over the place over here. never heard him complain about em TBh

[DMC]

A guy off another site has been testing these and recons they provide exceptional grip. Theyre more akin to BT14's than 21's, but have a much softer compound so probably wont last quite as long.

Am having some fitted on Friday at £150 a pair, sounds like a really good tyre at an unbeatable price :)

[Lozzo]

I'd be interested to know what the wet weather grip is like. I've tried Maxxis tyres on smaller bikes, and only one (Maxxis Barracuda) was anything like acceptable in rainy conditions. Those Barracudas were exceptional though, far better than anything I'd ever fitted to any bike - they gripped as well in the rain than most tyres did in the dry. The rest of the Maxxis range I tried at about the same time was absolute pants whenever there was the slightest hint of damp on the road. I used to work for the Maxxis importers as a rep, so got to try a few of the products.

[DMC]

These tyres are apparently aimed at the fast road and trackday rider, the roadtest reports Ive read show they have been giving good wet and cold weather performance. Am getting some fitted on Friday then off on the NW3.5 over the w/e, so should be able to give you some feedback next week :thumbsup: (although Im hoping not to test the wet capability over the w/e!)

[dizzyblonde]

[quote=Lozzo;1507446]I'd be interested to know what the wet weather grip is like. quote]

going on a 500 mile trip up from the south of France to Calais was torrential rain, I'd say that the Maxxis on the Raptor faired well......Im Indoors is still here and they are still on the bike for now, he's never said that they were pants in the rain.

[philbut]

I have to say that I don't feel as confident on my ZZR in the wet as my SV. The SV has Metzler Z6 tyres on. This could be just because the SV is a lighter bike and I'm happier chucking it about, but I have a feeling it could also be a tyre issue too.

[DMC]

I have to say that I don't feel as confident on my ZZR in the wet as my SV. The SV has Metzler Z6 tyres on. This could be just because the SV is a lighter bike and I'm happier chucking it about, but I have a feeling it could also be a tyre issue too.

Is it the Supermaxx you have (which is a relatively new tyre) or another model?

[philbut]

Is it the Supermaxx you have (which is a relatively new tyre) or another model?

I think it is the MAXXSPORT but without checking I can't be 100%. It is about 9 months old. I'll have a look this evening and let you know. I have done all my winter riding on it however, so it is by no means terrible!

[DMC]

Got a pair of Supermaxx fitted today at Redcar Suzuki in Leicester for £150. Had a 50 mile ride home in heavy rain, which I was wary about before setting out, but any concerns were unecessary as not a single slip on the way! They had tremendous levels of grip straight out of the box. Cant wait to try them in the dry.

I know this is a new tyre to the market and I think only available in limited sizes, I think presently only in 180's & 190's, but no doubt more will follow.

[Tim in Belgium]

The sport touring one got a good write up in Bike for the price.

[slydog]

Hi people. Just purchase me some MAXXIS SuperMaxx tyres for my pointy K5 sv. They wasn't my preferred choice of tyre but i was limited due to lack of funds. I will let you know how good they are when i've got them fitted and scrubbed in.

[PaulSV]

I've had a rear one on for about 500 miles and no problems feel fine in the wet too, no probs over white lines or overbanding either.

[vardypeeps]

Few people I know have used these and say they heat up very quick and offer plenty of grip.
I'm guessing they are good also I think the prices are cheaper

[slydog]

Few people I know have used these and say they heat up very quick and offer plenty of grip.
I'm guessing they are good also I think the prices are cheaper


I payed just under £100 for a front and rear. If they last me a year i'll be well chuffed with them for the price.:thumleft:

[philbut]

I had a rear (older model though) on my ZZR600. Can't complain really, it only lasted for about 4500miles but then at the price that's OK. They do square off quicker than more expensive sports touring rubber hence I now go for BT021's but if you don't do much long distance motorway stuff then they aren't a bad tyre really.

[slydog]

I had a rear (older model though) on my ZZR600. Can't complain really, it only lasted for about 4500miles but then at the price that's OK. They do square off quicker than more expensive sports touring rubber hence I now go for BT021's but if you don't do much long distance motorway stuff then they aren't a bad tyre really.

Cheers for that. Thats more than enough for me really. I've only done 5500 miles in the last 3 years so i'm more than happy knowing that, especially at £100 for a pair.:o:D

[philbut]

Cheers for that. Thats more than enough for me really. I've only done 5500 miles in the last 3 years so i'm more than happy knowing that, especially at £100 for a pair.:o:D

I'm not sure on exactly what model it was, other than it was their sports touring tyre. If yours is also a s/t type then expect a similar mileage. a full on sports tyre will obviously not last as long. I'd say at 100 quid that is a very good price as you don't really do so many miles. no need to splash out on top of the range stuff.

[sv-robo]

A mate off mine has a pair on his cbr 600f,seems to do everything he asks &wear quite well.HTH