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Maxxis tyres

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10 Oct 2012 10:37 - 10 Oct 2012 10:38 #49908 by 2013gary
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Hi everyone,
I'm considering getting a set of Maxxis MT 753 Bravo tyres for my unmodified 1999 Jimny. I'm after 215/75/15 which I'm pretty sure will fit fairly easily after having read some of the many posts about tyre sizes.

They are considerably cheaper than other tyres which raises alarm bells. I'm just wondering if anyone else has used these tyres and what they think of them? I use my Jimny mainly for green laning with the odd commute if the weather is wet. Any thoughts or recommendations? Thanks.

Gary
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10 Oct 2012 11:13 #49910 by ZookFastback
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My off-road tyres are Maxxis Trepadors, 8060's I think. Very happy with them and great over thousands of k's on bush trips. Maybe a bit too stiff in the sidewall but apart from that they are bullet-proof.

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10 Oct 2012 11:46 #49913 by ITI RIDER
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the trepador 8060 is generally better than 753 bravo. The only terrain that is the 753 better is the snow.

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10 Oct 2012 11:54 #49914 by goatboy
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Think Dirtydogz uses Maxxis, I'm sure he will be along soon....

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10 Oct 2012 19:27 #49938 by supergaz
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Used to use Maxxis Bighorns on my old pajero, they were excellent.

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10 Oct 2012 19:56 - 10 Oct 2012 20:01 #49939 by dirtydogz
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Great tyre good in the mud and snow, I think you will find they are 205/75/15 and yes they will fit your unmodified jimny



tyresdirectuk.co.uk/shop/product-info.ph...eries-Tyres&id=17353



2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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11 Oct 2012 08:24 #49962 by Dorfl
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I loved the Trepadors on my Pajero Pinin they were magic off road. The only downside is they are a relatively soft compound so didn't last too long doing mainly highway driving.

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11 Oct 2012 09:12 #49969 by 2013gary
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Thanks for all of the advice. I think I'm going to go for the 753 Bravos, as I intend to use them mainly for greenlaning and in the snow if we get any. Also, I think they look good on both dirtydogz and thorpee's Jimnys. And as they are a little cheaper I can justify buting some black steel modulars to go with them B)

Thanks again

Gary

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11 Oct 2012 11:03 - 11 Oct 2012 11:06 #49973 by thorpee
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Yeah there a nice looking tyre especially with the white text on them and the aggressive tread. I catch people all the time checking out my car. Just bear in mind they are quiet noisy. If I had the choice again I would go a more A/T tyre. I have done some extensive sound deadening in the cab which has made it more comfortable for driving at 60-80km speeds but at 100-110km there is still a loud drone. I'm about to lift the car 2 inch's which I'm hoping it will lower the noise a little bit more - Can you confirm this Dirtydogz?
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11 Oct 2012 20:22 - 11 Oct 2012 21:02 #50032 by dirtydogz
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Thorpee yes the 2" lift has helped lower the noise level a little bit. but I've got used to noise after 2 years drive my soft top every day so you just have too put up with the noise or just turn up the cd.

2002 JLX Soft Top B)
Jimnybits 2" lift +Pro Comp ES1000 shocks.:) Big Jimny rear shock mounts. Big Jimny adjustable panhard rods.
Big Jimny steering damper bracket. Disco Armstrong steering damper. 7X15 black modulars. 205/75/15 Maxxis 743 bravo m/t.Superpro camber correction bushes.Black A bar....
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12 Oct 2012 10:17 #50058 by elgringo
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Hi there. I'm also new to Jimny ownership and planning a tyre change. I want a good all round tyre with reasonable grip on road, green laning and in the snow (if and when we get some!).

I have searched, but have come up with no replies. Has anyone tried the Maxxis 771 at all and if so, how does it compare to the new style Grabber AT?

Cheers.

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12 Oct 2012 12:02 - 12 Oct 2012 12:03 #50062 by Paul4x4
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elgringo wrote: Hi there. I'm also new to Jimny ownership and planning a tyre change. I want a good all round tyre with reasonable grip on road, green laning and in the snow (if and when we get some!).

I have searched, but have come up with no replies. Has anyone tried the Maxxis 771 at all and if so, how does it compare to the new style Grabber AT?

Cheers.

For me, AT means it's equally crappy on all terrain. Just get some basic MT's, because they aren't really aggressive hardcore offroad tires(like super swampers and such), so they are relatively quiet on road, and much much better off road than AT's, and they even look better under your truck! And if someone says to me that MT's are crappy in the snow, I would call BS on that one, because I have driven through the past seven winters with different MT's here in Finland(and trust me, we really have snow and ice here!)! ;)
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