Maxxis M8008 self-destruct
Hi all, I wanted to post an experience I had with Maxxis M8008 trailer tires. This is my first post here, so I hope this is the right forum for trailer tire issues, and I hope this is not too long...
Forum Discussion
Lowsuv wrote:
The OP purchased his Maxxis tires in April of 2011 .
Could it be that it is a myth that the Maxxis tires do have a cap ply ?
I have been informed that perhaps Maxxis only used cap plies on 15" and 16" tires - and this was a 14". From a technical perspective, that is entirely possible.
brotherjethro wrote:
.......There was some discussion about the construction of the Maxxis tire, whether or not it has a cap ply. I would be happy to take more closeup photos to answer this, but I'm not quite sure what it means.
No need to take additional photos. It is clear there is no cap ply.
FastEagle wrote:
After reading CapriRacers post I seriously doubt you will be able to recover anything from the Maxxix warranty. Like most other tire warranties, road hazard damages are not covered........
I wouldn't be so sure of that. It is not uncommon for tire manufacturers to accept claims of this sort. The "road hazard" aspect of this isn't as clear as it could be - as in, there isn't an obvious puncture. The fact that I (as an expert) can diagnose the cause of failure, has more to do with my years of experience than anything else.
FastEagle wrote:
.......When someone with lots of tire experience gets a hands-on look at the failed tire I’m sure they will agree with CapriRacer.......
Thanks for the vote of confidence.
FastEagle wrote:
........I’m pretty sure the nylon caps are only installed on Maxxis 15” & 16” ST tires.
FastEagle
Yup, that's who told me and that is quite possible.
