Speed rating answer from Maxxis
On M8008, i wrote and asked them as they say M8008 is a high speed tire. Here is there answer. To ensure your reply reaches the proper destination, do not modify or remove the subject line of this em...
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mpierce wrote:fla-gypsy wrote:
Every Maxxis ST tire I ever purchased had the speed max molded into it.
Correct. And what the tire mtgs say, is that if you want to run faster, you can, IF you are carrying LESS than the maximum load.
That speed rating, is for the tire loaded to the max. It allows for higher speeds, at lesser loads.
the maxxis response left out at least one important bit of info. Maxxis says the tires carry a Q speed rating. BUT the load rating is for the ST rating at 65mph.
What the response from maxxis didn't state is for the Q rating what is the load rating?? I suspect it is substantially lower than the ST rating load.
They are indirectly giving info in that at the 75mph speed the load rating goes down noticeably based in the increased tire pressure needed. and at 85mph it drops even further.
