Maxxis Tires

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In the September 2016 issue of Trailer Life (that's one of the Good Sam publications) on page 39 there is a very good 4 page article by Bob Livingston on Maxxis Tires. I don't think it's an ad either. Check it out if you like.
Froggy

[TM Pilot]

Care to give some highlights about the Maxxis article for those who don't have a subscription to Trailer Life.

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Originally Posted by TM Pilot

Care to give some highlights about the Maxxis article for those who don't have a subscription to Trailer Life.

Bob said they were the best, that the company owned it's own plant and that quality control was paramount....5 year warranty....fiber overlay....told about the care and importance of inflation...told how the Maxxis tires are focused on longevity, especially while stored or not in use. You might be able to find it online.
Froggy

What is maxxis? I am new in here.

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Originally Posted by benjamin1992

What is maxxis? I am new in here.

hi ya kids, hi ya
Maxxis (in my opinion) are the very best trailer tires one can buy...check out the reviews on Amazon...
Froggy

[Jampcourt]

There is a load and inflation table in the article.....the Maximum speed rating for every tire is 65 miles per hour. There are seven sizes shown, from ST175/80R13 to ST235/80R16. from B through E load ratings if this is the best trailer tire and they tell us that the maximum speed should be 65 MPH, there are some of you out there going too fast! (If you have ever driven in California, the max speed for any vehicle towing is 55 MPH....probably for a good reason)!
I know that time is a major factor for those of you who aren't retired, and you won't get as far at 65 MPH max, but you will be getting to your destination more safely.

[br2_wdc]

Originally Posted by [email protected]

In the September 2016 issue of Trailer Life (that's one of the Good Sam publications) on page 39 there is a very good 4 page article by Bob Livingston on Maxxis Tires. I don't think it's an ad either. Check it out if you like.
Froggy

I just saw this online: an excellent article on why many of us have purchased Maxxis tires for our TM.

Here is the link to the article from the Trailer Life website:

http://www.trailerlife.com/reviews/t...xxis-st-tires/

[Padgett]

My only objection to the article is this "To ensure safety, Maxxis ST tires have an additional layer on top of the steel belts that reinforce the structure, which the company claims won’t be found in competitive brands"

This is the Nylon Overlay or Cap and is found on a quality trailer tire. It is not unique to Maxxis.

The article is also kind of loaded. In a car, the occupants often feel a failing or underpressure tire in the ride. You get almost no feedback from a trailer tire and is why I consider a good TPMS important. There is no mention of a TPMS in the article.

[TM Pilot]

Thanks for the link to the Maxxis article, br2_wdc. Great read.

This quote says it all:

"The company prefers not to pinpoint the number of years before the tires time out, which is generally accepted to be seven years industry-wide. Rather, it prefers that the tires are inspected by professionals when tread depth reaches 6⁄32 of an inch. These tires should be taken out of service when tread depth is reduced to 2⁄32 of an inch and, for better safety, replaced at 4⁄32, especially if the trailer is towed on wet roads."

[br2_wdc]

Originally Posted by TM Pilot

Thanks for the link to the Maxxis article, br2_wdc. Great read.

This quote says it all:

"The company prefers not to pinpoint the number of years before the tires time out, which is generally accepted to be seven years industry-wide. Rather, it prefers that the tires are inspected by professionals when tread depth reaches 6⁄32 of an inch. These tires should be taken out of service when tread depth is reduced to 2⁄32 of an inch and, for better safety, replaced at 4⁄32, especially if the trailer is towed on wet roads."

No problem, glad to assist.

It really confirms a lot of the comments on this forum that Maxxis is the best tire choice for our TM's, though that is certainly up for debate as you read through posts on the Tires forum ...