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 Post subject: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:28 pm 
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Hello all...has anybody got or had these tyres??...Maxxis Advantage or the maxxis larsen...pros or cons...thanks..Z


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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Sun May 13, 2012 10:33 pm 
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Location: W.Thurrock, ESSEX
I run Advantages - Light weight single plys (folding)....

Pro - very light and got good traction in all but seriously muddy conditions, but clear mud pretty good.
Con - puncture easy due to thin ply, but if you run tubeless or with slimes, should be ok (mine are tubeless, and now fault free)

They do come as dual ply non-folding which i'd imagine are more puncture resistant.... ;)

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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:03 am 
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I like my Maxxis tyres, easy set up, fairly light and fast rolling.

Also worth looking at Xkings from continental.

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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:42 am 
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Maxxis are good, but I have changed to Schwable tyres They are lighter and feel much more responsive and grippy.

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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 7:48 am 
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Had the advantage in 2.1 guise on my Marin.. good tyre in the mud and dryer trails... nice and light weight.. as mentioned above if riding in thorny areas they are prone to punctures.. Ran mine with slime tubes that seemed to prolong their life (I've not converted to tubeless yet, prefer changing tyres when I want) :-)

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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 8:58 am 
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Matt_Hillyard wrote:
Maxxis are good, but I have changed to Schwable tyres They are lighter and feel much more responsive and grippy.


what is a good alternative to high rollers?

i noticed my supertacky's are starting to look worn so replacement's will be sought soon

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:08 am 
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I run the 62a compound 2.1 Advantages during the winter months and they proved an excellent all-rounder, didn't have any puncture issues myself.

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 Post subject: Re: maxxis???????
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:11 am 
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nwmlarge wrote:
Matt_Hillyard wrote:
Maxxis are good, but I have changed to Schwable tyres They are lighter and feel much more responsive and grippy.


what is a good alternative to high rollers?

i noticed my supertacky's are starting to look worn so replacement's will be sought soon


Nobby Nic's are a good option as I have found them quite fast rolling and provide reliable grip even in an inch of slop.

I would say though for a more DH based all rounder Muddy Mary's are the ones I think id choose!

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:30 am 
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Thought i'd have a look for some, omg how many carcass / compound options!

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 9:58 am 
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Just go for the EVO option, the snakeskin are more puncture proof if that appeals but generally i find the EVO the best to go for.

Wait till you look at Racing Ralph's there are soooooo many different types!

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 12:11 pm 
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Not the cheapest compared to a HR but i will keep an eye out for a bargain.
thanks for the input

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 1:36 pm 
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Planet X is usually good for price on the Nics / Ralphs, etc..


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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 1:52 pm 
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Location: essex
They have ralphs but no nics

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 2:08 pm 
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Nics are a good all round tyre but shallower treads than Muddy Mary........If your using the Pitch as an all weather DH rig i would go Mary.

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 Post subject: Re: Maxxis?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2012 6:12 pm 
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Even with the "summer" coming?

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