Maxxis has Something for Everyone

When it comes to the ATV sector Maxxis believe they can offer a tyre for every application, from the high performance needs of a professional ATV racing series through to the rugged all-rounders that are becoming ever more indispensable to the farming community. And the company’s confidence in its product is not limited to the size of the range it offers – Maxxis also claim that its tyres offer superior puncture resistance and traction on all surfaces, and point to their list of OE customers – which includes Honda, Yamaha and Polaris – as confirmation the widespread acceptance enjoyed by the Maxxis ATV product range.

The Maxxis iRAZR M943(front) and M944 (rear) is reported to be the first all terrain radial to be sold in the UK and features an aggressive centreline and less rounded profile for improved steering and handling capabilities. It was developed especially for motocross racing and is, according to Maxxis, being put through its paces at the top echelons of the sport – something the company has more than just a passing interest in. Indeed, Maxxis has come on board as the new sponsor of Team Green, Kawasaki Motors UK’s successful motocross and Enduro racing initiative, and will supply tyres for a number of up and coming youth riders. It is also supporting KIK Team Honda TRX450R, the official Honda UK ATV motocross team, which has two riders competing in the 2007 British Quad Championship. In overseas markets Maxxis also has a strong presence in the ATV racing scene, sponsoring seven competitive events and numerous riders in the US, including Bill Balance, who won his second straight victory in the West Virginia Snowshoe GNCC ATV race on June 23.

Another competition oriented ATV offering from the Maxxis stable is the RAZR2 M933 (front) and M934 (rear), tyres specifically designed for Enduro racing. These tyres feature a 6-ply rating and a deep, angled tread pattern for enhanced cornering and braking, making them well suited for all types of cross-country terrain, while the deep lug enhances skid and traction control.

However, while competitive racing is an important part of the market, Maxxis report that more than 90 per cent of their ATV tyre sales come from the agricultural sector. And with what is claimed to be the largest range of multi-purpose ATV tyres available in the UK, Maxxis is a good position to meet the needs of rural customers throughout the country and can provide tyres with all-round performance for a wide range of applications. The E-marked Wildcat C828 is a self-cleaning pattern with J speed rating (100kph), and is capable of safe and legal road use on those occasions when an ATV that is predominantly driven in fields is required to take to the road.

The M983 features a unique bar and hook tread design for maximum traction in a variety of conditions, especially mud and loose terrain. Thanks to its 6-ply rating and extra stiff sidewall, the M983 is, according to Maxxis, one of the most puncture-resistant ATV tyres on the market. And for those who like to mix their field work with on-road activity there is the E-marked Streetmaxx C9272/3, a tyre purpose-designed for street legal ATVs. Also available is the M917/918 Bighorn radial, which also features a 6-ply rating and is a general purpose heavyweight ATV tyre, developed by drawing upon the vast amount of knowledge and expertise Maxxis has gained through its presence in the US marketplace.

In the words of Maxxis International (UK) Ltd’s managing director Derek McMartin, the company’s ATV sector range is “particularly strong” in the UK marketplace, and continues to be a strong component of the Maxxis UK line-up, even as the company makes moves to consolidate its position in the mainstream passenger car market.