Maxxis Bighorn stands out in 4×4 comparison test
Maxxis’ specialist mud terrain tyres, like the Bighorn MT-762, enhanced their credentials after being voted runner up in a comparison test by popular consumer magazine Australian 4WD Action. During a week of testing journalist Scott Butler compared all-terrain, mud-terrain and road-going 4x4s to assess traction and handing, carrying out braking distance and high-speed swerve tests, noise testing and driving tests in sand, dirt, hills and mud. The Maxxis tyre, which was up against BFGoodrich, Cooper and Mickey Thompson, was rated the best specialist mud tyre as well as second overall.
Australian 4WD Action assessed traction and how quickly the tread cleared of mud, also noting how well the tyres used the side lugs to gain traction. The Bighorn MT-762, which made it out of the 18m mud pit with ease and minimal clogging, was rewarded with a perfect score. In the gravel swerve test, designed to analyse grip during high-speed cornering, the Bighorn came in equal second, while it also performed well in the braking and balancing tests, drove out of the sand ruts with ease and finished second on the hill climb.
Advances in tyre technologies mean that mud terrain tyres now work better on-road, without compromising traditional strengths. The Bighorn is designed to deliver handling on all hard terrain plus superior traction in muddy conditions and puncture resistance is a key benefit. Staggered shoulder lugs provide extra grip and the deep tread blocks not only ensure the tyre is self-cleaning but also boost performance and stability. The tyre is pinned for studs and comes in a range of sizes from 30×9.50 R15LT to LT275/65 R18.
Maxxis mud terrain tyres
Other mud tyres in the Maxxis stable include the Bighorn MT-764 – a radial with sharp biting edges, deep voids and improved siping. The tyre features an aggressive lug shoulder design and an extra large and deep tread, which is more open than the Bighorn MT-762, for enhanced traction in mud and rock. The robust casing is designed to ensure maximum puncture resistance and off-road durability, while the tyre is also moulded for ice studs to provide extra traction.
The MT-753 Bravo is another specialist mud radial with an extra large and deep tread for excellent traction both on- and off-road and a zigzag groove for greater off-road durability. Double steel-belt construction prolongs tyre life and uniformity and the jointless spiral-wrapped full nylon cap enhances strength and stability. Open shoulder lugs mean the tyre has exceptional self-cleaning capabilities and thanks to a tough polyester casing it offers maximum puncture resistance and stability on rock and road.
Designed for year-round driving both on- and off-road, the Buckshot Mudder (MT-754) features a double steel-belt construction and jointless spiral-wrapped full nylon cap. The premium rubber compound with tread siping improves control whatever the weather and the extra-strong durable casing helps combat punctures and abrasions. The tyre is pinned for studs and comes in a range of sizes from 27/80 14 to 315/75 16.
Road-going 4x4s
Maxxis road-going 4×4 tyres include the MA-S2, a premium all-weather product featuring an innovative unidirectional tread pattern for precise cornering and handling stability in all weathers plus an open shoulder design for improved water dispersal. Its unique structure includes two polyester body plies for a smooth and comfortable ride plus a jointless spiral-wrapped full nylon cap for extra durability. The Maxxis MA-S2 is available in sizes from 215/70 16 to 305/40 22 and features a specially designed rim protector to combat punctures and abrasion.
Available in a wide range of sizes from 235/60 14 to 285/50 18, the MA-S1 is an SUV/sport truck tyre that delivers superior traction and control on wet roads and snow thanks to its unidirectional tread design. Two polyester body plies ensure a smooth and relaxing ride, while the tyre’s inherent strength and uniformity are due to its double steel-belt construction and a jointless spiral-wrapped full nylon cap.
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