Thread: Maxis vs Bfg

Hi Blue Juice, what tread patterns did you have in mind? This could make the difference in recommendations.Cheers, 130man.

Hi blue juice, I read your thread again and realise you are after mud pattern. Most people are happy with BFG Mud terrains but the Maxxis are also popular and are usually significantly cheaper, which adds up if you need a set.I have friends with both and they are pretty happy with their choices. Cheers, 130man.

The Maxxis Bighorns are a copy of the Goodyear MTR - MTR stands for Maximum Traction Reinforced. They aren't designed as a mud tyre, and aren't as good as mud terrains IN MUD IMHO. The MTRs are excellent on every other surface though.

SO if I wanted to buy a "MUD" tyre to drive in mud, I would get the BFGs (or something even more agressive). If I wanted an all round offroad tyre, I would get the Maxxis - if only because the maxxis are cheaper.

thank you guys maxis it is then
cheers have a good one

The best all round tyre at the moment is the BFGoodrich KM2s these tyres are hands down a much better tyre than Maxxis
(Not a copy of the MT/R) The blocks are much wider apart and a totally different compound not to mention the load rating and the way the blocks are staggered
Also balancing a Maxxis compared to a KM2 or MT/R is chalk and cheese
The goodyear MT/R has been phased out as the new Goodyaer Mud tyre is being released
I have tried this week to get a 305/70/16 MTR and there is only one left over east
Not to sure about the other sizes but Id get in quick if you wanted Goodyear over Maxxis
Maxxis tyres will still give good traction in the mud and act well on other surfaces

BFGoodrich are the shiz at the moment


Cheers Ken (Tyrefitter)

Be nice if someone with the knowledge did a little table of tyres and prices and rated them for off road

makes it easier for people shopping for tyres to have something in their pocket to pull out when at the tyre store what about these and when can l deliver my first born to cover the cost

Originally Posted by cartm58

Be nice if someone with the knowledge did a little table of tyres and prices and rated them for off road

makes it easier for people shopping for tyres to have something in their pocket to pull out when at the tyre store what about these and when can l deliver my first born to cover the cost

Recent 4WD Action mag...did a Mud Tyre comparo....pretty extensive across 14 tyres.....BFG KM2's came first and very close by literally points was the Bighorns....followed by Claws/ MTZ's. I run the Bighorns....do on average 5-600kms a week and test them out at least once a month off road....and cannot fault them at all.

Regards

Stevo

Originally Posted by blue juice

Hi members.

Needing new tyers in the next week or so,what are the pro's and con's on the tyers mentioned.
Mud tyers in 235x85 /r16 Maxis or Bfg

mmmm. Tyers ..nice spot ...Lake Tyers is especially good for fishing.

There is quite a bit of mud at low tide.