New Maxxis tires

[fallsrider]

I'm sitting at Discount Tire waiting to have new Maxxis M8008 tires put on my '95 Sunnybrook 26DB. I put a new set on 9 years ago when we bought the trailer and they have been flawless for us. New tires aren't cheap! But I think I've pushed their age long enough.

My Dad and I are pulling it down to the Outer Banks of NC in October for some surf fishing. It's 5 hours each way. Didn't want to take any more chances.

[CKNSLS]

I have used all manner of Chinese tires. The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds. I have pulled from Utah to the East Coast and back without a single issue. I have had no troubles with any Chinese tires I have used. I have used at LEAST 4 DIFFERENT BRANDS. I ALWAYS MAKE SURE THEY HAVE THE NYLON CAP. I DON'T CURB HOP, RUN OVER 65 MPH, DO TIGHT TURNS, AND ALWAYS CHECK MY INFLATION.

According to some I am so lucky I should buy a lottery ticket! I suspect it just common sense.

The last tries were Greenball @ $68.00/each plus install.

[fallsrider]

NamMedevac 70 wrote:
I have also used Maxxis tires for many years on my TT with outstanding excellent results towing the trailer all over western U.S. from Texas.

Glad to hear it. We are low mileage travelers, though, staying local mostly. We average no more than 25 hours driving longer distances each year. I would expect my tires to last better than frequent travelers.

[time2roll]

I had a MAXXIS losing the tread at about four years. Put Endurance on and so far so good.
Good luck with whatever you are running.

[NamMedevac_70]

I have also used Maxxis tires for many years on my TT with outstanding excellent results towing the trailer all over western U.S. from Texas.

[fallsrider]

MFL wrote:
While the Maxxis trailer tires have been better than most earlier St tires, there are more tire manufacturers that have stepped up their quality/dependability.

I am curious what the speed rating is on the current version Maxxis 8008?

Hope your new Maxxis serve you well! Always a good feeling to change out older tires for new!

Jerry

I looked on Maxxis' web site, but could not find a speed rating. I have always assumed 65.

[MFL]

While the Maxxis trailer tires have been better than most earlier St tires, there are more tire manufacturers that have stepped up their quality/dependability.

I am curious what the speed rating is on the current version Maxxis 8008?

Hope your new Maxxis serve you well! Always a good feeling to change out older tires for new!

Jerry

[RCMAN46]

fallsrider wrote:

RCMAN46 wrote:
I had a set of Maxxis M8008 on my 5th wheel and had tread separations in 5 years with very little wear on the tires.

I also had a set on a small single axle utility trailer that had tread separations in about 7 years and very little tread wear.

I've never heard that before. Sorry you had that. Did you always run them at max inflation?

I hope my experience with the 2nd set is as good as the first.

Always at max inflation. When the first tire on the utility trailer failed the tire shop guy inspected the other Maxxis tire and it appeared to be OK. So I used it as a spare. It was stored inside the trailer. Then about 1 year later I was checking tire pressures when I found this. Note the tire was stored inside the trailer.

[fallsrider]

RCMAN46 wrote:
I had a set of Maxxis M8008 on my 5th wheel and had tread separations in 5 years with very little wear on the tires.

I also had a set on a small single axle utility trailer that had tread separations in about 7 years and very little tread wear.

I've never heard that before. Sorry you had that. Did you always run them at max inflation?

I hope my experience with the 2nd set is as good as the first.

[fallsrider]

Fresno Tundra Driver wrote:
I’m right behind you with about 8.5 flawless years on my Maxxis 8008 tires. They are a great ST tire!

Great!

[RCMAN46]

I had a set of Maxxis M8008 on my 5th wheel and had tread separations in 5 years with very little wear on the tires.

I also had a set on a small single axle utility trailer that had tread separations in about 7 years and very little tread wear.

[fallsrider]

Bears Den wrote:
I have Maxxis on mine and love them.

:C

[Fresno_Tundra_D]

I’m right behind you with about 8.5 flawless years on my Maxxis 8008 tires. They are a great ST tire!

[Bears_Den]

I have Maxxis on mine and love them.