Maxxis Tyres

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There has been no mention of Maxxis tyres, how about a pair of these for £120.

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/maxxis-sup ... x&istBid=t
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Now we know where the old Roadsmart moulds finished up, albeit with a few mods !!.
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Maxxis Supermaxx ST2
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Dunlop Roadsmart
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I'd be interested to hear any reports on Maxxis tyre experience on the RTLC. I've often wondered about trying a pair myself. but have always chickened out and taken the 'tried and tested' approach of Michelin, Metzeler or Continental.

I wonder if we're all missing out on a bargain deal, due to 'tyre snobbery' and regarding only the mainstream suppliers as worthy choices. I've tried 'second division' tyres on various cars - Nexen, Kumho, etc and always found them to be very good. Bike tyres are a bit more subjective and a very personal preference.

Who's willing to be the Forum 'test mule'! :)
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It gets better, how about this for a deal from M&P, £100 for a pair, https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/superm ... ir-2231583

Here is a review with Chris Walker scratching the footrests on a Yamaha FJR, http://www.cambriantyres.co.uk/maxxis-s ... st-review/

A Yamaha FJR is usually one of the heavy weight tourers used alongside the RT to test sport touring tyres.
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A pair of Maxxis Supermaxx ST2 can be had for £153 from Tyre Tec Trading, https://tyretectrading.co.uk/tyres/maxx ... cle-tyres/
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Had Maxxis tyres on a few bikes I've purchased in recent years, my experience was they let go without warning, had the ABS working overtime and didn't cope with any form of moisture on the roads. In short lethal.
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This is what they look like in the flesh (rubber), not bad for £160 delivered.

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Very similar tread pattern to the original Dunlop RoadSmart.

Just need to see some real world testing now.
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Go for it David. You've obviously been thinking about it for nearly two years now...
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I've had a pair of Dunlop RoadSmart 2 fitted ready for next year. Would have continued to use RoadSmart 1 but they are now discontinued.

I know someone who has used Maxxis tyres on a FireBlade, he was quite happy with them. They had a similar tread pattern to the early Bridgestone Battlax tyres.
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Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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In both videos, the tyres were donated by Maxxis. Does this mean the reviewer will give an unbiased opinion of them.
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That's my problem. I can not find a true review from a person who paid with their own cash for a pair
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Found this one from 9 years ago from Joe public. Only differance is they are the supermaxx ST1 Maxxis
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They are Sport (SP) not Sport Touring (ST) tyres, therefore, unlikely to be fitted to an RT.
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