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Complete Tire Buyer’s Guide - Two Dozen Tires Spec’d!

FatTony

August 25 2009
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FREE TIRE GIVEAWAY: Maxxis is giving away two free sets of tires, a handful of tubes, and a set of tire levers to one lucky rider who answers the question below and sends it to ridebmxcontests@gmail.com with “Maxxis” as the subject line.

Question: How many tread pattern options does Maxxis have in their line of BMX tires and what are the different models called?

When you submit your answer, include your name, phone number, mailing address, and which four tires you want if you win. (Include the model and size.) Any answers written in the comments will be deleted. A correct answer will be chosen at random to win and announced here on ridebmx.com.

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Company: Maxxis
Tire: Grifter
MSRP: $45

Recommended Use: Freestyle, street, vert.
Sizes: 20″ x 1.85″, 20″ x 2.1″
Maximum Pressure: 110 PSI
Weight: 1.85″ = 375g, 2.10″ = 440g

Other: Maxxis’ first folding bead, high-pressure BMX freestyle tire.

What makes your tire better than or stand out from others on the market?
“The foldable bead and lightweight materials allow tricks to flow so much easier-without the extra weight to throw around. High-pressure and dual compound tread make landings stick at any angle.” - Maxxis

Company: Maxxis
Tire: DTH
MSRP: $35-$45

Recommended Use: Racing
Sizes: 20″ x 1 1/8″, 20″ x 1/38″, 20″ x 1.5″, 20″ x 1.75″, 20″ x 1.95″, 20″ x 2.20″, 24″ x 1.75″, 24″ x 1.85″

Maximum Pressure:
2″0 x 1 1/8″ = 85 PSI
20″ x 1 3/8″ = 65 PSI
20″ x 1.5″-2.2″ = 110 PSI
24″ x 1.75″-1.85″ = 65 PSI

Weight:
20″ x 1 1/8″ = 240g
20″ x 1 3/8″ = 315g
20″ x 1.5″ = 285g
20″ x 1.75″ = 340g
20″ x 1.95″ = 385g
20″ x 2.20″ = 475g
24″ x 1.75″ = 460
24″ x 1.85″ = 485

Other: DTH is short for “Drop The Hammer”.

What makes your tire better than or stand out from others on the market?
“Designed for the 2008 Beijing Games, the foldable DTH is super-light to accelerate like no other BMX tire, yet holds up to the abuse you dish out. The dual-compound tread corners incomparably on hard-packed tracks and rolls fast on the straights.” - Maxxis

28 Comments For This Post

flyrider Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 11:19 am

those kurbmonkys work great for dirt!!!!!

Charly Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:54 pm

KHE tires are useless and get broke so fast, fit F.A.F. kevlar’s rocks!!!!

Tyrel Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

i just ordered a curb monkey and i am super stoked about it.

barro Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Curb monkeys kick ASS.

james Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 3:43 pm

the eastern burn outs are really good i ran over glass and pulled a pretty big peace out and didnt get a flat

HAter Says:
August 25th, 2009 at 7:50 pm

mike fede runs alienation tires so you know they have to suck i mean i think this is the first sponsor that he actually didnt lie about

justin Says:
August 26th, 2009 at 4:01 am

the faf kick ass unless u run pegs and gring ruff concrete legdes they grind thru pretty fast they should make tires than have either driveside or non drive side re enforsed side wall then ur saving weight and icreasng tire life