Maxxis/OEM Gas Gas tires junk?!

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LungButter 2/22/2023 2:42pm
2/22/2023 2:42pm
wrc777 wrote:

Mx33 is tubby although with the starcross 6 gaining a lot of weight the Pirelli and Hoosier are the only light weights left I think. 

I know that weight is just one consideration in the performance of a tire, but I wish it was something they worked to make less and less.

A few years back I went from running Maxxis Desert IT front and rear (heavy tires) to Michelliin Starcross 5 Medium and I could tell a DRASTIC difference in the way my bike handled.  I think tire weight is something the average joe can actually feel.

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wrc777 2/22/2023 4:01pm
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wrc777 wrote:

Mx33 is tubby although with the starcross 6 gaining a lot of weight the Pirelli and Hoosier are the only light weights left I think. 

LungButter wrote:
I know that weight is just one consideration in the performance of a tire, but I wish it was something they worked to make less and...

I know that weight is just one consideration in the performance of a tire, but I wish it was something they worked to make less and less.

A few years back I went from running Maxxis Desert IT front and rear (heavy tires) to Michelliin Starcross 5 Medium and I could tell a DRASTIC difference in the way my bike handled.  I think tire weight is something the average joe can actually feel.

I agree but the lighter they are the softer the carcass and the quicker they break down. 

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Ethan454 2/23/2023 5:22am
2/23/2023 5:22am
cwel11 wrote:
If you’ve ever bought a brand new vehicle you’ll realize the stock spec tires are junk. Dollars and cents for the manufacturer. Same for a lot...

If you’ve ever bought a brand new vehicle you’ll realize the stock spec tires are junk. Dollars and cents for the manufacturer. Same for a lot of bikes. Especially the euro minis. First thing that comes off the new bikes are the Maxxis tires. Then I put em back on when they go for sale. They work but they’re not Dunlop or Michelin quality. Especially if you’re racing. 

slotsquid wrote:
I pull off the factory plastic too right after buying... we are just going to ruin it and you can advertise original tires and plastic... Lol...

I pull off the factory plastic too right after buying... we are just going to ruin it and you can advertise original tires and plastic... Lol!

 

Right there with you. Plastic, wheel assemblies, suspension, and exhaust. Bike looks brand new when it goes up for sale.

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40 2/23/2023 9:28am
2/23/2023 9:28am
LungButter wrote:

T-35 front and rear.  

I was running a Michellin Starcross Medium front previously and this Tusk is WAY more predictable and trustworthy.

Thanks for the info.   T-35 sounds like a good value for the money and worth trying.

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40 2/23/2023 9:31am
2/23/2023 9:31am
mx317 wrote:

T 35 rear. I haven't tried a front.

Thanks.  Worth a try.

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mtl 2/23/2023 9:57am
2/23/2023 9:57am

I bought a Maxxis tire. Once.

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crusher773 2/23/2023 9:07pm
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crusher773 wrote:
Well not apples to apples but we did a tire shootout on our 110s.  Michelins on my son's and tried Maxxis on mine.  We haven't wore...

Well not apples to apples but we did a tire shootout on our 110s.  Michelins on my son's and tried Maxxis on mine.  We haven't wore anything out yet but there is a huge traction difference.  That Michelin is so much better it's not even fair.

soggy wrote:

Same bike?

Yep same bikes.

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