Maxxis mud tyres clock 100,000km in Australia

The Maxxis Bighorn MT762 radial tyre is designed to delivers a smooth ride on the road alongside superior off-road grip, especially in muddy conditions. One characteristic you don’t necessarily expect from mud tyres is longevity, but a driver in Australia predicts he has recorded a total 100,000km out of a set of Bighorn tyres. The feat isn’t “half bad”, according to electrician and refrigeration mechanic Bob Stokes, whose modifications to a 76 Series Toyota Landcruiser have been chronicled by Australian motoring magazine 4WD Action.

Stokes needs to utilise the off-road capabilities of his specialist Maxxis mud tyres often during his travels to jobs in rural locations and has declared himself very impressed with their performance and longevity. Having already covered 80,000km, he plans on driving another 20,000km before replacing them.

“To get 100,000km out of a set of mud tyres is great,” says Bob.  “I’m also happy with the size of the tyres; they are big enough to get me where I want to go without making the engine struggle on take-off.”

Maxxis says that its mud terrain tyres now deliver improved on-road performance without compromising their traditional strengths as a result of advances in tyre technologies. The brand, distributed by Stapleton’s in the UK, describes mud tyres as a key segment within the Maxxis 4×4 range. 

Pinned for studs and featuring a wide footprint, the Bighorn has extra large staggered shoulder lugs to improve traction on uneven terrain. Their tough casing provides added puncture resistance, while deep tread blocks enhance the tyre’s self-cleaning capabilities and boost overall performance and stability.