Thread: 19" Maxxis AT Tyres

Originally Posted by scarry

Just to confuse things...





Also DSC will occasionally come on in high range,even when the DSC switch is off.



As an example i have had this happen charging up a very soft sandy section of a track.



In Low range, it didn't happen.

It's "always" on - when you press the button it lessens its interference depending on the terrain response mode - if you get crossed up enough it will still kick in.

Tyre update.

19" Maxxis Bravo 980 LT

This is based on this weekend's events.

Country roads 100klm + or - ✅
Steep wet climbs on farm ✅
Corrugations and cattle grids ✅
Noise levels above 80klm ✅ not noticeable

They gripped well on the steeeep wet climbs, I'm now confident they will do what I want from them.

I pushed them on the dirt roads and corrugations winding road, they didn't slip at all, I think the vehicle helps out there as well though.

Oh and I didn't drop tyre pressures, they are all on 40psi.

Going from highway speed to slowing down for 60 zones I noticed the noise level jumped.
I was driving through Musselbrook and as I slowed down I remember thinking what is that whining.

So yes they are noticeable I'd say under 80klm/ph but acceptable, I have gotten used to them. The important thing is I can't hear them up above 80klm/ph so smooth sailing.

I'm yet to test/push them on wet black top, I'll keep you posted.

Hope this info helps if you're contemplating going with the Maxxis.

Oh and I'm convinced you don't need to waste your money on the 18" rim conversions.

I'm always one to haste into wanting the best most indestructible option and have no problem paying for it but I'm glad I made a sensible decision this time (ha ha ha it wasn't all sensible thinking, lack of supply of the 18" rims on time made me opt for staying with my standard rims, oh and the fact I wasn't that keen on the 18" design) nevertheless it worked out better for me in the end.



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Here I'll get in first before someone corrects me its Muswellbrook.

Blooming spell check, I misspelled it once and spell check remembers to help me misspell every time

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After my first beach run, I am also happy that the 19's will be ok for 99% of what I may encounter.

In my experience 19" tyres are quite ok in sand. I generally let pressure down to about 20 psi.

The real risk may come with rocky or corrugated roads. That's the main reason I went to GOE rims and 18" tyres.

Originally Posted by Babs

Tyre update.

19" Maxxis Bravo 980 LT

This is based on this weekend's events.

Country roads 100klm + or -
Steep wet climbs on farm
Corrugations and cattle grids
Noise levels above 80klm not noticeable

They gripped well on the steeeep wet climbs, I'm now confident they will do what I want from them.

I pushed them on the dirt roads and corrugations winding road, they didn't slip at all, I think the vehicle helps out there as well though.

Oh and I didn't drop tyre pressures, they are all on 40psi.

Going from highway speed to slowing down for 60 zones I noticed the noise level jumped.
I was driving through Musselbrook and as I slowed down I remember thinking what is that whining.

So yes they are noticeable I'd say under 80klm/ph but acceptable, I have gotten used to them. The important thing is I can't hear them up above 80klm/ph so smooth sailing.

I'm yet to test/push them on wet black top, I'll keep you posted.

Hope this info helps if you're contemplating going with the Maxxis.

Oh and I'm convinced you don't need to waste your money on the 18" rim conversions.

I'm always one to haste into wanting the best most indestructible option and have no problem paying for it but I'm glad I made a sensible decision this time (ha ha ha it wasn't all sensible thinking, lack of supply of the 18" rims on time made me opt for staying with my standard rims, oh and the fact I wasn't that keen on the 18" design) nevertheless it worked out better for me in the end.

Thanks heaps for this post, Babs. I'm only sorry I haven't had opportunities to test mine the same way.

I notice you don't have mud flaps. I have a cheapo set of rubber ones on the front only. Have you noticed these tyres throw more dirt? I'm looking at the back wheels and I think they might do.

Originally Posted by JamesH

Thanks heaps for this post, Babs. I'm only sorry I haven't had opportunities to test mine the same way. I notice you don't have mud flaps. I have a cheapo set of rubber ones on the front only. Have you noticed these tyres throw more dirt? I'm looking at the back wheels and I think they might do.

James I have nothing to compare to as I have only had these tyres on this vehicle but they definitely throw mud up, I'm sure any other tyre would do the same so mud flaps would be essential

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I notice you don't have mud flaps. I have a cheapo set of rubber ones on the front only. Have you noticed these tyres throw more dirt? I'm looking at the back wheels and I think they might do.[/QUOTE]

Hi James/Babs

Here's some suggestions for mud flaps from Scott who seems to have sussed it out

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/l319-disco...rotection.html

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