Maxxis Tyres

Post by **hophoar** » Mon Dec 30, 2002 4:05 am

I know this was mentioned on Snake board, can anyone tell me who is importing these tyres.
Thanks

Post by **beebee** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 6:34 pm

I've had email contact with a guy whose father is an imorter of maxxis tyres. We were looking at the Mudzilla but it only goes to 35". At that stage we were still interested. Last that I heard was about 2-3 months ago when he said that he'd get back to me. I've emailed him again with no reply. Currently these tyres are not available in Aus. (to the best of our knowledge)

Post by **v8grunt** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 10:28 pm

I loked at a mudzilla in the US in august and if you stood back 6 inchs you may think it is a mickey thompson claw. the only offical importer of maxis is Hamilton tyre and rubber. but don't expect them to import them, not their sort of market.

glen

Post by **beebee** » Wed Jan 01, 2003 10:57 pm

The guy that I was taling to was only looking at bringing say 3 or 4 sets into Aus as a favour sort of deal. All depended on what the compound is like and the $$.

Post by **cplux** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 8:19 am

any pics/websites for these tyres

Post by JK » Thu Jan 02, 2003 8:59 am

www.maxxis.com

Post by JK » Thu Jan 02, 2003 9:03 am

Max size 34.5 x 13.5

Post by **beebee** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 8:03 pm

Just an update

This an email that I received today.

G'day David,

Sorry for the late response... been on hols.

My old man is in the states at the moment. hopefully there will be an answer
upon his return....... (Jan 20).

Again, apologies for the slowness of this - will let u know as soon as I
know any more

Have a great '03

So it sounds like this may still be a possibility.

Post by **bogged** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 8:09 pm

beebee wrote:Just an update

This an email that I received today.

G'day David,

Sorry for the late response... been on hols.

My old man is in the states at the moment. hopefully there will be an answer
upon his return....... (Jan 20).

Again, apologies for the slowness of this - will let u know as soon as I
know any more

Have a great '03

So it sounds like this may still be a possibility.

mail him back and ask him to bring some with him for ya!

Post by **beebee** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 9:17 pm

That's alright. The "old man" that he refers to is an importer of tyres so his son (the person who I'm dealing with) predicts that it souldn't be a problem to throw a few into the next container coming over.

Fingers crossed!

I wonder if they'll expand in size on the way over? 37" would be just perfect. :lol:

It will come down to cost - if they're cheap I'll give them a go.

Post by **hophoar** » Thu Jan 02, 2003 11:42 pm

If the price is right then I'd give them a go, although I'd have to get another set of rims as I couldn't handle the nooise from claws on a DD

Post by **hypo** » Fri Jan 03, 2003 12:26 am

yes they dont look 2 bad wood b interestin 2 c if they perform like the claws

Post by **Zol** » Mon Jan 06, 2003 6:17 am

Man...They are a nice tyre.

I would assume that they would be pretty noisy as well. I came back one day from a 3 hour freeway trip with the windows down enjoying the summer. I got home & decided to have a nap & couldn't go to sleep cause I actually had a humming ring in my ears from my claws.

But it's a small price to pay for an awsome set of tyres...the claws that is is.

Plus I don't have to buy any of those kangaroo whistle thingamajiggie things that you stick on the bulbar cause they can hear the CLAWS coming. :wink:

I'd still like to suss these Maxxis ones out tho.

Post by **moose** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 7:41 pm

mudzilla !!!! seen them !!!!!
we have a maxxis trye supplier in our block of factories !!!!
there are only 6 tyres in the country !!!
they have sold 4 already !!!!! some guy in NSW saw them , & payed them straight up ($500 each)
not the retail price !!!!! still working costs out !!!!!
reckon we can get them for $360 -$380 !!!!!! around that mark !!!!!!
back to the tyres !!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 sizes
=31x11.5
=33x13.5
=35x13.5
in 15" & 16" rims !!!!!!!
like mentioned B4 , very similar to CLAWS !!!!!
5 ply nylon sidewalls
8 ply treads !!!!!!

1 advantage over claws , the lugs are actually 3 stage stepped !!!!!

sorry about long post !!!!!!

Post by **Zol** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 10:07 pm

mmmmm
If anyone knows of writeups on it...please post

BTW Got a flat on one of my claws...Had a nail penetrate. Took it off the rim at Ace Tyres in Smithfield.....My claws are about 1/3 worn....but we realised the amount of sidewall flex now that they're worn in. Took a good 2 months.

Post by **moose** » Fri Jan 10, 2003 10:13 pm

trying to find out who bought the 4 !!!!
only 2 left at the dealers !!!!
so no hands on over hear in oz yet !!!!!
they,ve been pretty good in the states & malaysia !!!!
will let people know , when I hear anything !!!!!!
:wink: :wink:

Post by **Zol** » Sat Jan 11, 2003 3:09 am

you're a legend Moose.

I think a $350 margin would be soooo much more sensable as we pay so much for Super duty tyres here in OZ.

As much as I love my Claws that $150 per tyre difference makes it sensably affordable. Especially when you do the Km's that I do. And would easily turn me to another brand.

Post by **ALPINE-OFF-ROAD** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 10:48 pm

well it just so happenes that 1 of my importes is bring these in and i have acces to them with my bizz was on the phone talking about them today will let you know on numbers and prices we will be doing
he is bring them in and i think surplying that maxxis out let near you mosse ill find out more tommorrow lol lol in a another phone convo

and there will also be another tyer avaliable called the crawler i will get a pic and more imfo on that 1

Post by **Zol** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 1:26 am

Awsome

OK

All bets are on to see who guesses the price :wink:

I reckon $360

Post by **moose** » Fri Jan 17, 2003 5:20 pm

close zol !!!!
with our w/shop special , super duper , dont tell anyone , ssshhhhh they,ll hear you price , they come in around the 370-380 mark !!!!!
retail for around 400 !!!!!!
(give or take $10 !!!) :wink: :wink:

Post by **Zol** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 12:26 am

Is that for 35's?
If so then they aren't that much cheaper than the claws. The claws I got for $450 each.

Bummer. I thought there would be a better incentive :cry:

Post by **moose** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 12:30 am

hey zol !!!!
there still not absolutly positive on there pricing yet !!!!!
it looks like it will be cheaper than that !!!!!
have to sweet talk them !!!!!
even at the price of 380 , its got to be better than 325 for mud terrains !!!!!

Post by **Carl Coight** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 5:58 am

Are they offroad only or will they drive the same as MT's on the road.

Post by **Zol** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 7:47 am

moose wrote:hey zol !!!!
there still not absolutly positive on there pricing yet !!!!!
it looks like it will be cheaper than that !!!!!
have to sweet talk them !!!!!
even at the price of 380 , its got to be better than 325 for mud terrains !!!!!

I can see what you mean Moose. But i would still like a break from paying big bucks for American tyres. I know it's a fact of life but one can only hope eh?!

Post by **Zol** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 7:49 am

Carl Coight wrote:Are they offroad only or will they drive the same as MT's on the road.

I would assume that being multi plied it would still ride the same. Seems to have more cuts & grooves in it. I'd say it would be a "Suck it & see" thang

Post by **moose** » Sat Jan 18, 2003 8:51 am

to true !!!!
no one has them yet !!!!!
so on road ?????????

off road , should be awesome !!!!! :lol:

Post by **bazooked** » Mon Jan 20, 2003 9:21 pm

ian diffens here in perth (midland) can get them in from memory i think th e 31 were $260@ and the 33 $290@ or there bouts . these tyres are not a RADIAL tyre.

Post by **Zol** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 1:12 am

Do you have a price for 35's or bigger (?) if they make them?

Post by **Hobzee** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 7:13 am

Hey gang, the Mudzilla is a happening thing. I have two samples and discussing prices this afternoon with Taiwan. Not driven on yet but they look and feel great. I have raced on claws for 3 years with Smithy (yello sub) and these are more promissing - much wider, better construction and most importantly smell nicer. :wink:

Post by **Carl Coight** » Tue Jan 21, 2003 7:35 am

Got any pics of the Mudzilla? :?:

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