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Japfast Puts Maxxis “Face to Face” with Performance Crowd

Maxxis has put its brand in front of 15,000 performance car enthusiasts this May, attending in force the first round of the Adrian Flux Auto Series “Japfest”, the UK's longest running circuit-based event for all Japanese performance cars. The brand says it took over the platinum village with its bright orange events unit with a 10m Maxxis arch. The stage hosted DJs, the infamous team of Maxxis Babes and three high specification cars to support the Maxxis brand.

25th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Cheng Shin/Maxxis Invests in Private Proving Ground

The news that Cheng Shin recently broke into Tyres & Accessories top 10 leading tyre manufacturers has drawn a response from Maxxis International representatives in the UK. According to the Maxxis statement, the company is continually looking to improve tyre performance and has now invested in a new, state-of-the-art private proving ground in China in order to allow it to “expand its already strong research and development capability.”

24th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Producer Cheng Shin Enters Global Tyremaker Top 10

The world’s top 10 tyre makers now have a new addition in the form of Taiwanese manufacturer Cheng Shin Rubber. Now that almost all the major tyre manufacturers’ sales figures are in, the numbers show that Cheng Shin Rubber – producer of the Maxxis brand – leapfrogged Toyo and Giti Tire into 10th place in 2009. Last year the company ranked 12th on the Tyres & Accessories leaderboard.

17th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

2009 Was A “Banner Year” for Cheng Shin Rubber

Commenting on Cheng Shin’s recent rapid growth, Morgan Stanley’s Taiwan automotive industry analyst, Jeremy Chen, described the company’s 2009 financial results as “very strong.” In his words the results point to the booming Chinese tyre market and to the relative newcomer’s potential threat to existing tyre giants: “The strength and growth of local tyre makers actually are a growing threat to Michelin (for which Chinese sales are currently circa 5-10 per cent of overall sales). However, in reality there is probably room for everyone to grow in China at present…”

The company’s strong margins also garnered praise from the analysts: “We highlight that Cheng Shin's full year 2009 operating margin (20 per cent) remained well ahead of its peers' (12-15 per cent), providing more evidence of the company's strong competitiveness and execution capability. Although we expect margins and profits to fall this year, due to rising material costs, we retain an overweight rating on Cheng Shin, as we continue to see the stock as one of the best plays on China's booming auto market.”

17th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Australian Magazine Recommends Maxxis Bighorn 4×4 Tyre

Australian 4×4 magazine 4WD Action judged the Maxxis Bighorn MT-762 to be the best tyre in its recent mud tyre review. 4WD Action tested 11 tyres over five terrains to determine the best type of ‘all round’ tyre for 4×4 drivers. The 265/75R16 Bighorn emerged in equal second place overall, gaining high scores in the sand, hill climb and swerve tests, and was especially impressive in the mud. “Mud is definitely what this tyre was made for, with no clogging evident. It easily drove the bog hole at low speed the first time, scoring it a perfect 10/10,” the review reported.

12th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Gets the Drift

Last year’s European Drift Championship winner Mark Luney and former D1 Great Britain winner Phil Morrison are among more than 60 drift drivers out to claim the victor’s spoils in the 2010 Maxxis British Drift Championship. While reigning champion Steve Biagioni was forced to sit out the opening round at Silverstone after his new Cosworth-powered 500bhp Subaru Impreza WRX developed gearbox trouble, his Team Japspeed teammates Danny Eyles and Paul Smith – both in S15s running on Maxxis MA-Z1 Drift tyres – helped get the series off to a superb start by finishing third and fourth respectively.

11th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Potenza S001 OE on Audi RS 5

Audi has selected Bridgestone to supply tyres for the 20-inch option on its new Audi RS 5 Coupé. As a result Bridgestone will supply its newly-developed flagship UHP tyre, the Potenza S001 in time for the car’s European launch in April 2010. Designed exclusively for the world’s most powerful sports cars, the Potenza S001 meets the performance targets set by German manufacturer Quattro GmbH for this new 450 hp Audi coupé.

“Bridgestone is proud that Audi has chosen the new Potenza S001 for such a dynamic performer as the Audi RS 5,” Didier Schneider, vice president original equipment, Bridgestone Europe said: “Bridgestone worked hard to meet the extremely demanding requirements in all areas of tyre performance.”

10th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Presents Skid Steer Tyres for Heavy Industry

Maxxis has two industrial tyres that it says are “highly versatile” offerings, giving the company the ability to “make its name” in the market. The M9000 MT Loader and the M8000 Tuff-Guard skid steer tyres are designed to tackle a wide range of heavy duty industrial applications, including construction, agriculture and dockside freight, safely and efficiently, Maxxis states.

6th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Commits to 3 More Years with British Motocross

Maxxis has extended its title sponsorship of the ACU British Motocross Championship for a further three years. The company believes continued commitment to the series, which this year comprises eight rounds including at a new track at Silverstone, will provide the “best national series in the world” with added security, stability and a strong financial and promotional footing.

24th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

New Micra Debuts with Maxxis Tyres

The 2010 model Nissan Micra was displayed at the recent Geneva Motor Show and will eventually be sold in 160 countries. Production of the all-new small car, known as the March in some markets, commenced in Thailand on March 12. Tyre manufacturer Maxxis states it is “proud to supply original equipment tyres for this fine Nissan model” in the Thailand and Japan markets.

18th March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Offers Over $1 million for 2010 Racer Incentives

Maxxis is offering cash rewards or ‘contingency payments’ totalling more than a million dollars to ATV and motorcycle racers competing in eight major US race series this season. “Historically, Maxxis has offered cash for certain classes and free tyres for the rest. This year, we’ve gone to an all-cash contingency since racers are having a harder time than ever coming up with the money for things like gas, hotels and all other race expenses. And of course, the extra cash will help when they need to replace their well-used Maxxis tyres,” said Maxxis senior sales representative Harry Tripp.

1st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Bickers Expands Vesrah Motorcycle Brake Pad Offering

Maxxis International (UK)’’s motorcycle distribution arm, Bickers has expanded its range of brake pads from Vesrah. Made in Japan to OE specifications, Vesrah pads give powerful, responsive braking dependable wet or dry, fast or slow, road or track according to the manufacturer. The three ranges available comprise the RJL pad for road and race; the JL road and off-road pad; and the standard semi-metallic/organic carbon pad.

1st March 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis British Motocross Championship Starts Sunday

The Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship will begin on Sunday 28 February at Little Silver near Exeter, when a host of GP stars and top British riders will contest the spoils.

26th February 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Reports Increased Web Traffic Following ’09 Upgrades, Advertising

In 2009 Maxxis significantly increased its online presence, adding to and improving the content on its corporate website and launching the Maxxis Babes website. Maxxis also saw the benefits from advertising on other websites, with links on Liverpool FC’s and Max Power’s websites drawing in traffic (amongst others). Managing director Derek McMartin has been impressed with an increase in traffic, commenting: “We are delighted that more and more people are actively seeking out the Maxxis brand online, whether they are consumers who want to know more about our products and where to buy them, or tyre retailers who are considering stocking Maxxis tyres.”

20th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis-Shod Short Track Season Ends with Sell-Out Spectacle

After an exciting ACU British Short Track Championship season, which saw Pete Boast take the victor’s spoils, some of motorcycle racing’s most famous names headed to Essex for the final event of 2009, the Braintree Bonanza on 27 December. Manufacturer Maxxis began its association with Short Track UK four years ago when Triple A Racing, the Manchester-based Maxxis tyre distributor, supplied tyres to a number of competitors. In 2009 all riders used the Maxxis DTR-1 flat track tyre, thanks to an agreement between the organisers and Triple A Racing, who jointly sponsored the series.

15th January 2010/by Tyrepress Editors