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New Compound Improves Energy Efficiency in Tyres

ExxonMobil Chemical today announced the start-up of a manufacturing facility at its existing site in Pensacola, Fla., that provides new capacity for the production of a new tyre material technology that the company says can improve vehicle fuel efficiency.

“Tyre inner liners made with the new material, Exxcore dynamically vulcanized alloy (DVA), achieve leading-edge air retention with less material. This reduces air loss between fillings and helps conserve energy and resources for future generations,” said Art Sullivan, vice president of ExxonMobil Chemical Butyl Polymers Business.

Specifically, Exxcore DVA enables better fuel economy from significantly improved tyre inflation pressure retention and improved rolling resistance, according to the company. If all vehicle tyres on the road in the U.S. had an IPR of 1.5%, it would represent a significant potential annual fuel savings of over 700 million gallons and a reduction in greenhouse gases of over 6 million tons per year, equivalent to taking over a million cars off the road. Exxcore(TM) DVA can help achieve these savings.

ExxonMobil Chemical’s development partner, Yokohama Rubber Co., plans to begin manufacturing tires with Exxcore DVA inner liners later this year. In addition, Cheng Shin Rubber Company, the manufacturer of the MAXXIS brand, plans to debut a higher-performance, lower-IPR tyre with the new inner liner material in 2009. (Tire Review/Akron)

28th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Mountain Bikers Ride Maxxis to World Championship Wins

MMA Maxxis sponsored downhill mountain bikers Gee and Rachel Atherton returned from the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships in Trentino, Italy, with Britain’s first ever gold medals, and also became the first siblings to take two mountain bike world titles in the same year.

Twenty year old Rachel is the new Women’s World Downhill Champion after mastering the hot, dry conditions and super technical track and seeing off the challenge of outgoing champion, France’s Sabine Jonnier. Fresh from victory in the Mountain Bike World Cup in Andorra, Rachel crossed the line an astonishing 11.99 seconds ahead of her main rival in one of the biggest ever winning margins in World Championships history, following up her 2006 Junior World Championship in style.

21st August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Warms Up the Colder Months

For the upcoming cold months Maxxis rolls out a number of solutions to the hazards of winter driving, all of which feature the Maxxis soft tread winter compound and a design that facilitates water dispersal and snow and slush removal.

Passenger cars can benefit from the MA-W1 Wintermaxx, a high performance tyre Maxxis states offers a quiet ride combined with traction that comes into its own in snowy weather. The tread is a zigzag pattern unidirectional design with multiple grooves for effective water drainage and snow removal. The footprint on the MA-W1 has been optimised for secure handling and braking on wet, icy or snow covered roads. The MA-W1 is available in a wide range of size configurations from 13-inches up to a V rated 17-inch variation.

7th August 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Dominates Baja 500 ATV

Maxxis is celebrating top performance from its Razr ATV tyres in the 2008 Baja 500 ATV. With a victory for Wayne Matlock’s team and a third place finish for Mike Cafro’s crew – both riding Honda TRX 700XX machines – Maxxis dominated the 500-mile race, which was held in Ensenada, Mexico, from May 30-June 1.

After what ATVriders.com called “almost a flawless run,” Matlock and his team-mates won in a time of 10 hours, 10 minutes and 40 seconds – a mere 21 seconds ahead of the second placed team.

18th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Signs Premiership Advertising Deals

Maxxis has signed lucrative advertising deals with Everton FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC, who finished fifth and eleventh respectively in last season’s Premier League. The announcement comes in addition to Maxxis renewal of support for Aston Villa FC, where it will continue with perimeter advertising at the Villa Park ground and VIP corporate hospitality package.

For the 2008/09 season Maxxis LED banner advertisements will also be located at Goodison Park and White Hart Lane, in prime positions on three sides of the pitch opposite the TV cameras. Maxxis representatives told Tyres & Accessories the company is changing its advertising to make a “big impact: when the first Premier League matches kick off on Saturday 16 August.

16th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Kumho, BFGoodrich Joint Winners of 4×4 Magazine Ultimate Tyre Test

The Kumho Road Venture MT KL71 and BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A have been named joint winners of 4×4 Magazine’s ‘ultimate tyre test’. In conducting the test, in which 4×4 Magazine aimed to discover the UK’s best mud terrain tyre, the tyres were reportedly subjected to the key obstacles and conditions encountered throughout the country. Size 235/85 R16 tyres from eight manufacturers were in turn fitted to a 2007 Land Rover Defender 110 and subjected to six challenging real world tests – mud climb, bog run, side slope, rock crawl, gravel and tarmac braking – at a venue in South Wales.

The Kumho and BFGoodrich products finished the test eight points ahead of their nearest rivals, the Goodyear Wrangler M/T and Maxxis Mudder Buckshot. The magazine found the Kumho KL71 radically different in appearance from all its competitors and, in fact, to be the best looking as well as the joint best performer. The Kumho was awarded top marks on the rock crawl and gravel braking tests and performed with credit on the mud climb and bog run. The BFGoodrich tyre, said 4×4 Magazine, is an item considered by some to be the original and best mud terrain tyre. “Slippery mud and dangerous grass were its key strengths, with both obstacles proving no problem for the traditional American,” reported the magazine.

12th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Launches Industrial Tyre Range

Maxxis International UK have introduced a new range of skid steer tyres designed for versatility and the ability to tackle a range of heavy-duty tasks. The M9000 MT Loader has been developed for heavyweight forklift trucks, while the company recommends the M8000 Tuff-Guard for use in extra heavy duty applications, such as excavation. The Maxxis M8000 Tuff-Guard is available in a full range of sizes up to 12.00-20, while the M9000 comes in a range of sizes from 10-16.5 8 PR to 15-19.5 12 PR.

Simultaneously, the brand has announced their new Sur Trak C9208 All Terrain Vehicle utility tyre. The Sur Trak features dual traction lugs, to channel loose soil away from the contact patch and a durable nylon carcass designed to improve puncture resistance. It has a multidirectional tread design, lending the tyre increased traction on a variety of surfaces.

6th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Plans New Texas Warehouse

Maxxis International is opening a new distribution centre in Texas, and plans to open the doors there in June. The 185,000-square-foot facility in located in Grapevine, and is nearly three times the size of Maxxis’ previously Texas warehouse, the company said. The new facility includes a 5,000-square-foot sales office with an expanded showroom and adjoining conference rooms. (Tire Review/Akron)

28th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

2 Factory-Supported Motocross Teams Ride on Maxxis Tyres

Two factory-supported teams competing in the 2008 Maxxis ACU British Motocross Championship have chosen Maxxis tyres. Relentless Suzuki MX and Twisted7.com/Moto/Animal are among 17 teams competing in the eight-round championship, which runs from March to September. Maxxis has signed up as title sponsor of what is widely acknowledged as the UK’s premier off-road motorcycle series until 2010.

Based in Rugeley, Staffordshire, the Relentless Suzuki MX team was set up by ex-rider Rob Hooper, who became a team manager in 1987 and has been running his own motocross outfit since 1991. Team rider Jamie Law, 21, is contesting the MX1 series on a Suzuki RM-Z450, while Scott Probert, 21, and Lewis Gregory, 22, are both using Suzuki RM-Z 250cc machines in the MX2 class.

9th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Official Tyre Partner of Isle Of Man TT Races

Maxxis has been named as the Official Tyre Partner for the 2008 Isle of Man TT Races, which take place between Saturday, May 24 and Saturday, June 7. Maxxis will enjoy category exclusivity making it the only tyre manufacturer to be officially affiliated to the races and actively promoted by the organisers in all their communications.

The sponsorship package entitles Maxxis to significant trackside advertising, branding on the footbridge crossing the start straight, branding on the start line grandstand, hospitality, prime position advertising in the TT Programme and branding on the press and winners’ enclosure back drops and on the Isle of Man TT website.

9th May 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Renews Team Green Sponsorship

Maxxis has renewed its sponsorship of the Kawasaki Motors UK motocross and enduro racing initiative, Team Green, and will continue to supply the squad with tyres for the 2008 season. “After having a fantastic 2007 season with Maxxis tyres, we are delighted that the Team Green squad is receiving continued support in 2008,” commented Alex Brawn, racing co-ordinator at Kawasaki Motors UK about announcing the renewal.

“Since our riders take part in a variety of off road events, on two and four stroke Kawasaki machines from 85cc to 450cc, we need a range of tyres that will cater for all disciplines and conditions,” he added. “We make tough demands, but Maxxis tyres meet all our requirements, and this means our riders can challenge for race and championship wins.”

15th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

MA-Z4S Joins Growing Maxxis Performance Range

The recently unveiled Maxxis MA-Z4S is now available in the UK, exclusively supplied by Group Tyre. The unidirectional UHP tyre is sold in sizes from 195/50 R15 to 255/35 ZR20, and brings the Maxxis performance tyre range to a total of 200 sizes with solutions for every application – from, general motoring to the demands of professional motorsport.

Tread design is intended to maximise the all-season characteristics of the MA-Z4S. Its V-shaped tread pattern features four high-void circumferential main grooves for effective water dispersal on wet roads, plus multiple grooves and siping for snow conditions. Underneath the all-season tread is a solid centre rib, reinforced casing and body ply structure designed with improved handling and high-speed stability in mind, while the hard bead filler compound is intended to deliver better cornering.

14th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Vietnam Factory’s Output to Increase to 16,000 Tyres Daily

Opened in July last year Cheng Shin Rubber Vietnam Ind. Co. Ltd – the Maxxis factory located in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam – has announced plans to increase its daily capacity to 16,000 tyres. The 200,000 square metre manufacturing plant’s current capacity is 8,000 motorcycle tyres a day, with this figure set to double by the end of 2008. The facility, which employs 265 people and commenced production in February 2007, supplies mainly to the Vietnamese replacement market, with some export sales to other south-east Asian countries. Having developed its position in the region’s aftermarket business, Maxxis is reportedly targeting the domestic OE sector in Vietnam and the surrounding Asian countries.

27th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Enters Second Year of XRRA Rock Racing

2008 will see Maxxis maintain its title sponsorship of the Xtreme Rock Racing (XRRA) Series for a second year. The Maxxis XRRA Series is covered extensively on cable’s Speed network and started this March with the first race in the western division, followed by the eastern division opener in April. US finals are scheduled for September, while the series also has international perspective – the German Championship runs between April and October.

“I believe that we are starting to see the industry recognising the series as the Maxxis XRRA. With the factory support we receive, not to mention the individual event support of Creighton King, we believe this is a great opportunity to capitalise on our momentum coming out of 2007. With this momentum and branding, 2008 is certain to outpace any previous race season,” said Jodi Weaver, president of XRRA. Brad Williams of Maxxis’s automotive department added: “Maxxis is very excited to sponsor XRRA for a second great year. The XRRA team is outstanding and we’re delighted to be working with them.”

20th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maxxis Signs 3-year deal with Best in the Desert

Maxxis has confirmed its status as Official Tyre of Best in the Desert with a new three-year deal. “Best in the Desert is very, very proud to have Maxxis with us,” said series owner Casey Folks. “We’ve had about 30 Best in the Desert vehicles with Maxxis on them and by going with Maxxis, we’ve had zero problems. Our relationship is outstanding, and as we go forward we’re making Maxxis synonymous with Best in the Desert – and when you think about it, what a great combination.” Brad Williams of Maxxis’s automotive department was equally enthusiastic, saying: “Best in the Desert is recognised as one of the premier desert racing series among top teams and sponsors. We are pleased to be part of their growth and feel we have a found a great partner for years to come.”

19th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors