Maxxis

The Maxxis Dirt Track tires are available thru KK Supply: (East Coast) 937-222-7818, and A&A Racing (West Coast) 1-800-551-7755.

The most important maintenance function you can perform on your motorcycle or all-terrain vehicle is frequent check of tire pressures. Under-inflated tires will result in a variety of problems including premature wear, poor handling, fatigue, or sidewall cracking. It is also a good idea to routinely make visual inspections of your tires, being sure to check for foreign objects located in the tread surface or sidewall.

The MaxxCross IT tire is your best choice for intermediate conditions. The tire has a specially formulated rubber compound which helps it to keep knob edges longer. The front tires’ knob design offers precise steering in a wide variety of soil conditions.

Motorcycle tires are not currently measured in units of "ply rating." At this time, the industry follows a particular load/speed rating. On the sidewall of your tire, you will notice a three digit code that refers to the load and speed rating of a tire. For example: "74H" 74 = load rating of 827 lbs, H = maximum speed rating of 130 MPH. Please refer to our load/speed rating chart for a more complete list of measurements.

Using a front tire on the rear of a motorcycle or vice versa is not recommended. Front and rear tires have different handling needs. A front tire has a more triangulated profile for steering control, while a rear tire has a flatter profile for bike stability.

In many cases, it is possible to run a tubeless tire with a tube. Most tires can be used for both applications. It is not possible to eliminate using a tube by installing a tubeless tire if your motorcycle wheel originally required a tube.

This is a common question, but the two tires are different. The MT90-16 carries a higher load rating than the 130/90-16 equivalent. When replacing your original equipment tires, always follow the guidelines recommend by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

It is recommended that for the first 100 miles on a new tire you should ride very cautiously. Sudden acceleration and hard braking and cornering should be avoided. Once the tire has been "Scuffed-In" correctly, it will provide optimum performance and grip level.

You should find a cool dry place to store your vehicle, where water cannot collect inside your tires. You should place your vehicle and tires away from heat sources such as electric generators, motors, and hot pipes. Your storage surface should not contain grease, gasoline, or any other substance that could deteriorate the rubber.