Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Maxxis Tire - Choosing the Right Tire


Choosing the right Maxxis tire for your specific application can be a tough process. To help with your selection, we've compiled a list of the most popular Maxxis ATV tires and Maxxis motorcycle tires along with their intended application.


Maxxis ATV Tire
The Maxxis Bighorn ATV Tire is one of the most popular Maxxis tires. This ATV tire features large widely spaced lugs allowing you to traverse rocky desert terrain with ease. This is a 6 ply Maxxis tire for maximum puncture resistance. Sidewall lugs also help to protect the sidewall and your wheels.


The Maxxis Mudzilla ATV Tire is (obviously) geared toward mud riding. This is also a 6 ply Maxxis ATV tire and features a unique rubber composition for longer wear. For more budget friendly mud Maxxis tires, check out the Mud Bug.


Lastly, the Maxxis Razr tire is well-suited for intermediate terrain. This is a favorite tire among racers. This tire features, smaller closer lugs for maximum traction in versatile dirt conditions. If you are looking for a high quality replacement for your OEM tires, this is it.


You can expect to spend in the neighborhood of $150 for a high quality ATV tire. Be sure to shop around for the best price as they vary quite a bit.


Maxxis Motorcycle Tire
For dual sport applications, you'll want to look at the M series Maxxis tire. These have a unique compound to give you performance both on and off-road.


For a strictly off-road use Maxxis tire, you will be choosing from the following: IT, HT, ST, and CI series tires. Of this group, the IT is the strongest tire and is designed for the varied conditions that the desert rider encounters (including rocks). The HT is a hart terrain Maxxis tire with close lugs. The ST series Maxxis tire is designed for soft sand and mud riding. This Maxxis motorcycle tire features a wide tread pattern to promote self cleaning and continuous traction. Lastly, the CI series Maxxis tire is designed for intermediate terrain. This is the best all-around Maxxis motorcycle tire and a good OEM replacement tire.


There are 5 different types of street Maxxis motorcycle tires. The Supermaxx tires are designed for speed and performance. These are great sportbike tires. Classic and Promaxx are intermediate tires offering a good balance of wear and performance. Touring Maxxis tires are built with heavier bikes in mind. These are great for cruisers.


Although Maxxis tires are moderately priced, it is important to shop around before purchasing. You'll easily save some money by shopping around for the best deals on Maxxis tires.








Tire prices can vary significantly, but they are almost always on sale. Here is a compilation of the current best deals on Maxxis tires


Lyle Dove is an avid motorcyclist who enjoys all aspects of the sport including motocross and road racing. When he's not out riding, he spends his time writing articles on the sport he loves.


Be sure to read his other articles on motorcycling.

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