Myth Buster: Maxxis Tire Mounting

resurrection100
Edited Date/Time 1/26/2012 4:51pm


MYTH: Maxxis tires are difficult to mount

The answer to this myth is FALSE.

Today my wife and I mounted two Maxxis tires (IT model) in less than 30 minutes. The bead stretched over the rim like a rubber band.

I have no special tools just three 7.00 dollar tire irons, one five gallon bucket, soaped the beads on both sides and had my wife stand next to me for moral support so I wouldn't lose my temper and start cussing up a storm.

SIDE NOTE: Please spread the Myth results because my threads or username never last more than two days here.






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Highsider 11/1/2009 7:02pm
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Is this spam for Maxxis?
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:14pm
11/1/2009 7:14pm
Highsider,

Someone has to give Maxxis a good name. Damn, all I have heard about Maxxis is great tires...but a real bitch to mount.

This is a discussion board so I decided to let everyone know Maxxis tires are not difficultto mount at all!

However, I am a Mechanical Engineer and that makes me superior to most drones of society but come on anyone with some mechanical know how can do it.

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ktmdan 11/1/2009 7:15pm
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One of the guys I camp with changed my Dunlop with a bib in it in under 7 minutes. Pretty cool to watch. I hate changing tires. So your 2 in thirty minutes beats me on most days.
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WhKnuckle 11/1/2009 7:16pm
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The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They last good (which is nice on the back of a 500) but they're too hard to mount. My favorite rear is a 756, but you can wear one of those out in two days, so I'm going back to the Perellis.

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resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:17pm
11/1/2009 7:17pm
ktmdan wrote:
One of the guys I camp with changed my Dunlop with a bib in it in under 7 minutes. Pretty cool to watch. I hate changing...
One of the guys I camp with changed my Dunlop with a bib in it in under 7 minutes. Pretty cool to watch. I hate changing tires. So your 2 in thirty minutes beats me on most days.
I really couldnt believe it took so alittle time. Surprised me then I realize those complaining must not me mechanically inclined.
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Highsider 11/1/2009 7:19pm
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Let's make sure we are talking REAR tire changing for the new grade of super-stiff 110 or 120 four-stroke tires. These things are a booger!

I can swap a front tire of any brand, in 10-15 minutes depending on conditions.
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:19pm
11/1/2009 7:19pm
WhKnuckle wrote:
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They...
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They last good (which is nice on the back of a 500) but they're too hard to mount. My favorite rear is a 756, but you can wear one of those out in two days, so I'm going back to the Perellis.
Pirelli's cost too much.

I picked Maxxis because I see alot at the track and every trail rider I spoke to has nothings but good things to say about them.
resurrection100 11/1/2009 7:21pm
11/1/2009 7:21pm
Highsider wrote:
Let's make sure we are talking REAR tire changing for the new grade of super-stiff 110 or 120 four-stroke tires. These things are a booger! I...
Let's make sure we are talking REAR tire changing for the new grade of super-stiff 110 or 120 four-stroke tires. These things are a booger!

I can swap a front tire of any brand, in 10-15 minutes depending on conditions.
Mine was a 100 on a 18 inch rim. It's for my 1983 rm 125 which my wife rides.
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andymoto 11/1/2009 7:23pm
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What's the tire size called resurrection?
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WhKnuckle wrote:
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They...
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They last good (which is nice on the back of a 500) but they're too hard to mount. My favorite rear is a 756, but you can wear one of those out in two days, so I'm going back to the Perellis.
resurrection100 wrote:
Pirelli's cost too much. I picked Maxxis because I see alot at the track and every trail rider I spoke to has nothings but good things...
Pirelli's cost too much.

I picked Maxxis because I see alot at the track and every trail rider I spoke to has nothings but good things to say about them.
Don't get me wrong, I love them when they're on the bike. I just don't like them when they're laying on the bench.
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Highsider 11/1/2009 7:27pm
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WhKnuckle wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I love them when they're on the bike. I just don't like them when they're laying on the bench.
Agreed! My white knuckles still hurt!
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andymoto 11/1/2009 7:31pm
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andymoto wrote:
What's the tire size called resurrection?
resurrection100 wrote:
100x100x18

So what's it called noodle? Name.
killerdwarf 11/1/2009 7:46pm
11/1/2009 7:46pm
I found they were a whole lot easier to put on, than they were to take off! Good luck!
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andymoto 11/1/2009 7:46pm
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Surprised me then I realize those complaining must not me mechanically inclined.

Still don't know the answer yet, Brah?

Under another username now, eh?
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andymoto 11/1/2009 11:35pm
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andymoto wrote:
What's the tire size called resurrection?
resurrection100 wrote:
100x100x18

However, I am a Mechanical Engineer and that makes me superior to most drones of society but come on anyone with some mechanical know how can do it.

Why come on with any know how; you're Mr. Slurperior, remember?

Obviously with your Mech Engineering superiority to most drones of society, you couldn't answer what the tire size is called.

Aspect ratio.

Your username or threads never last long because they're probably as stupid as this one.

Besides a front which the sidewall is even or taller than the width of the knobs, a 100x100x18 rear is real easy as well. Try a 120/110x90x19 sometime. Many times over.

Every racing off season produces more of these clowns.







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redrider111 11/1/2009 11:50pm
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WhKnuckle wrote:
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They...
The only tire that I've ever mounted that was harder than a Maxxis is the old 8 ply Trelleborg tires they used on ISDT bikes. They last good (which is nice on the back of a 500) but they're too hard to mount. My favorite rear is a 756, but you can wear one of those out in two days, so I'm going back to the Perellis.
The hardest tire that I've ever tried to put on is a paddle tire on an 85. Thats one hell of a battle right there! Paddle tires for the big bikes are hard enough, but then you try putting it on a smaller wheel and it's a struggle.

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ImTheDude 11/2/2009 4:07am
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resurrection100 wrote:
MYTH: Maxxis tires are difficult to mount The answer to this myth is FALSE. Today my wife and I mounted two Maxxis tires (IT model) in...


MYTH: Maxxis tires are difficult to mount

The answer to this myth is FALSE.

Today my wife and I mounted two Maxxis tires (IT model) in less than 30 minutes. The bead stretched over the rim like a rubber band.

I have no special tools just three 7.00 dollar tire irons, one five gallon bucket, soaped the beads on both sides and had my wife stand next to me for moral support so I wouldn't lose my temper and start cussing up a storm.

SIDE NOTE: Please spread the Myth results because my threads or username never last more than two days here.






3 tire irons?
Isn't that cheating?
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rocrac 11/2/2009 6:49am
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Pisses me of to see friend and ex ISDE rider Kurt Hough knock out a rear tire in 5 minutes flat. Pisses me off more when he is enjoying a beer laughing his ass off watching me rip knuckles and swear at 30 minutes plus. Yes I suck at changing tires.
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mjskier 11/2/2009 7:10am
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If you are counting on the bead to stretch you are doing it all wrong.
I don't find Maxxis IT any harder or easier than other tires. Once you get the technique right, it doesn't matter what tire.

Poker_Player 11/2/2009 7:55am
11/2/2009 7:55am
You cheated. Your wife helped. Next time film it and show us underlings how great you are since you are a mechanical engineer. I wonder how many dudes working at Discount Tires have a mechanical engineering background?
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lumpy790 11/2/2009 7:59am
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Maxxis cant be any worse than the Michelins rocks I run!
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andymoto wrote:
What's the tire size called resurrection?
resurrection100 wrote:
100x100x18

andymoto wrote:
However, I am a Mechanical Engineer and that makes me superior to most drones of society but come on anyone with some mechanical know how can...
However, I am a Mechanical Engineer and that makes me superior to most drones of society but come on anyone with some mechanical know how can do it.

Why come on with any know how; you're Mr. Slurperior, remember?

Obviously with your Mech Engineering superiority to most drones of society, you couldn't answer what the tire size is called.

Aspect ratio.

Your username or threads never last long because they're probably as stupid as this one.

Besides a front which the sidewall is even or taller than the width of the knobs, a 100x100x18 rear is real easy as well. Try a 120/110x90x19 sometime. Many times over.

Every racing off season produces more of these clowns.







Thank you AndyM, I was feeling inferior to this superior Mechanical Engineer Intellect.
However, I am a Mechanical Engineer and that makes me superior to most drones of society but come on anyone with some mechanical know how can do it.

I see alot at the track

He has a fine comprehension of sentence structure and spelling.
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FreshTopEnd 11/2/2009 9:11am
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Don't have troub;e getting them on, but off can be a bit of a struggle.

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