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Crambo
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016

Fixing to order new tires. Maxxis 8008 or GY G26?

I was set o Maxxis until I stumbled onto a thread about the Goodyear G26 cargo tire. The GY would be right at $600 and the Maxxis can be had for a little less that $500. I want to go ahead and order b...
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Atlee
Explorer II
Feb 14, 2016
Is this a recent change by Maxxis?

My ST8008's are definitely speed rated for 65 mph, but I bought them in August 2013.


alreadygone1 wrote:
The Maxxis ST8008 has a speed designation of Q which is 90 mph. I called the Maxxis company directly and talked to customer service rep, to verify that this rating was correct. He informed that indeed these tires have a 90 mph rating but didn't recommend driving an RV at this speed. HA Ha!!

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