Maxis vs Bfg

[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

[130man]

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

[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.

[isuzurover]

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.

[blue juice]

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

[Ken]

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) :wasntme:

[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

[stevo68]

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 costRecent 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

[waynep]

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.

[isuzurover]

I have run or am running:

Maxxis Bighorns
Goodyear MTRs
BFG MTs (original)

They are all good. The MTRs when new were probably the best of those allround. The Bighorns are almost as good, and slightly better in mud, however don't seem as strong a construction. But the MTRs are made in the USA whereas the Bighorns are made in China.

[VladTepes]

I'm happy with the BFG MT's. 235/85 r 16
Since they seem good I won;t bother changing to a new brand when it comes time to replace.

[rick130]

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whereas the Bighorns are made in China.

Taiwan. ;)

[troppojon]

i've just fitted 4x bfg mt km2s 235/85 16. Just under$1200 fitted and got a $300 Black Max compressor thrown in. Great value .
Tyres so far are excellent on road and sand. Not tried mud as it is the dry season up here.
Go for the BFGs.
Also the FREE Black Max compressor is impressive too. Heaps better than my old supercrap one.

[Stepho_62]

Cooya Beach Eh? What a crap place to have to live :D

What do u do up there Jon

[rijidij]

I have run or am running:

Maxxis Bighorns
Goodyear MTRs
BFG MTs (original)

They are all good. The MTRs when new were probably the best of those allround. The Bighorns are almost as good, and slightly better in mud, however don't seem as strong a construction. But the MTRs are made in the USA whereas the Bighorns are made in China.

Sometimes it is true that, 'you get what you pay for'.

It's also important to consider what you are going to be using your tyres for. For example, I would have no hesitation using BFG's , Goodyear's, Cooper's etc etc for outback travel, but I haven't heard enough feedback on the Maxxis to know if they would be as reliable (not saying they are no good, just unsure of quality). But if you do a lot of short trips close to home, then cheaper tyres would be ideal.

Murray

[vnx205]

Sometimes it is true that, 'you get what you pay for'.

It's also important to consider what you are going to be using your tyres for. For example, I would have no hesitation using BFG's , Goodyear's, Cooper's etc etc for outback travel, but I haven't heard enough feedback on the Maxxis to know if they would be as reliable (not saying they are no good, just unsure of quality). But if you do a lot of short trips close to home, then cheaper tyres would be ideal.

Murray
Before I bought my Maxxis 751 Bravo AT 235/85/16 I used to ask everyone I bumped into who had them what they thought.

One guy had bought his while living in the Kimberly and had used them there for a couple of years before moving to Batemans Bay.

He had no complaints.

[I Love My Landy!]

Before I bought my Maxxis 751 Bravo AT 235/85/16 I used to ask everyone I bumped into who had them what they thought.

One guy had bought his while living in the Kimberly and had used them there for a couple of years before moving to Batemans Bay.

He had no complaints.

I have also heard many good things about the Maxxis 751 Bravo AT's.

[blue juice]

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

There is quite a bit of mud at low tide.

Go there !!

[tas130]

Sometimes it is true that, 'you get what you pay for'.

It's also important to consider what you are going to be using your tyres for. For example, I would have no hesitation using BFG's , Goodyear's, Cooper's etc etc for outback travel, but I haven't heard enough feedback on the Maxxis to know if they would be as reliable (not saying they are no good, just unsure of quality). But if you do a lot of short trips close to home, then cheaper tyres would be ideal.

Murray


just thought i would give some feedback on the maxxis bighorns. i've just got back from a 8500km trip and just before the trip i put new 33" bighorns on. the trip put these through a very good test. taking on the black top, rocks, mud and sand as well as many 100's km's of outback corragations. the maxxis have worn very well and no signs of any problems. i would highly recomend the maxxis as a very aggresive all rounder.

tas130

[VladTepes]

Don't tell me I'll have to revise my opinion...

It may coe down to budget when the time comes so its goo at least to know there are good quality alternatives out there.

Cheers

[malsgoing130]

I have Cooper ATRs on my playdoe, I think they are over priced crap, granted they are quiet and preform ok in sand but they seem to be wearing really fast. Mate of mine races off road and has just switched to Maxxis from BFGs and says he is really impressed. BFG is owned by Michelin('spelling) and alot of Michies are made in CHINA. A huge amout of trucks here in the west run on double coin tires made in CHINA.

I guess what I am trying to say is value can be concealed in the brand name.
I am going Maxxis when my brigestones are kaput.
Mal