Maxxis tyres

[earthman]

Anyone tried this make of tyre before? I know nothing about them to be honest, I just picked up a leaflet at a bikers event so just started to look around for prices,....a pair for the Trophy currently comes in at £171.83.

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/maxxis-supermaxx-diamond-245825/?sku=MXS1905517MA3DS&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istItemId=-xpwaapaptr&istBid=t&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7rqNutKI3QIViZ3VCh30Cw9nEAkYASABEgLZxvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds/

[jaapvanthoff]

No, never heard before of these tyres.
I would not buy them.
For example a Pirelli type is available in the normal and GT version.
For a heavy sport bike like the TTSE you must use the GT.
This is not a GT version? So, not recommended.

[earthman]

I dunno to be honest, maybe their ST version is comparable to a GT tyre??

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/maxxis-supermaxx-st-1036546/

[spl383]

Maxxis makes great dirt bike tires.  That is all i will use on my dirt bike.  They don't make street bike tires here in the U.S.

[ikkieman]

I did see the correct sizes for the TTSE, but really? Can't say that I'm impressed. What I mostly see here on the road is Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin and Metzler. Personally, I'd try a set if the price is right. Then again, if the tire isn't right, it'd be a annoyance for two months max.

[earthman]

Originally Posted by ikkieman

I did see the correct sizes for the TTSE, but really? Can't say that I'm impressed. What I mostly see here on the road is Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin and Metzler. Personally, I'd try a set if the price is right. Then again, if the tire isn't right, it'd be a annoyance for two months max.

If like me, you are only going by the pictures/info of these tyres, what's making you unimpressed?

I guess that one or two of us need to buy/try them out on a Trophy first, to find out if the grip, handling and wear factor is any worse than the other popular/well known brands.

[leathers999]

I had Maxxis tyres on my Gixxer 1000 and they were very good. Obviously with the weight and size of the Trophy it may well be a totally different ball game!

[ikkieman]

Originally Posted by earthman

If like me, you are only going by the pictures/info of these tyres, what's making you unimpressed?

I guess that one or two of us need to buy/try them out on a Trophy first, to find out if the grip, handling and wear factor is any worse than the other popular/well known brands.

Hey Earthman, sponsor me and I'll see if they're any good. 
No, but seriously. What I mean is that I've never seen a maxxis tire on a bike and my tire guy says they're not very impressive. And he knows a thing or two about tires. He goes through a set or 8 per year himself and is the biggest tire guy in the netherlands right now.