Is Maxxis a premium tyre?
While Maxxis tyres are considered a premium brand, they are known for offering exceptional value for money compared to other premium tyre options. Maxxis offers a 55,000 mile treadwear warranty with this tire. Consistent surface contact increases the tire’s controllability. The asymmetric tread design’s optimized surface contact upgrades steering responsiveness and driving stability.Maxxis is a mid-range brand. Started out as a budget tyre, and because of the quality of the products which has significantly improved over the years we class them a mid range. Maxxis is a Chinese manufacture and has been making tyres since 1970.The lifespan of maxxis tires depends on usage, road conditions, and maintenance. Generally, car tires should be replaced when tread depth falls below 1. Bicycle and motorcycle tires should be replaced based on wear indicators or performance degradation.Maxxis tires contain barcodes and date stamps which allow for tracking of production runs on the inside of the casing. Tires with barcodes and/or date stamps that have been defaced, modified or removed are likely “grey market” products and are not covered by the Limited Warranty.There is no definitive tyre age limit as to when you should replace your tyres but once your tyres reach 7-10 years old, you should keep a close eye on their condition and consider replacing them.
Is Maxxis a Chinese tire?
Founded in Taiwan, Maxxis got its start by making bicycle tires, and soon expanded its offerings to include tires for auto, light truck, ATV, motorcycle, trailer, and more. Maxxis has ten main production sites in Taiwan, China, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and India, with R&D Centres in the Netherlands, USA, Kunshan, Rayong and Taiwan.Established in 1967, in Yuanlin City, Changhua County, Taiwan, by Luo Jye. Maxxis Tyres and CST tires are wholly owned subsidiaries of Cheng Shin.