Maxxis

BASIC TIRE CONSTRUCTION

SINGLE PLY CASING
One layer of nylon wrapped from bead to bead, a single ply conforms well to the terrain and is lighter weight.

DUAL PLY CASING
Two pieces of casing are used from bead to bead which provides additional protection in Downhill applications.

WIRE BEAD
A sturdy material is needed to hold the tire against the rim when inflated. Wire is used to ensure the bead will not expand, but wire is also heavier.

FOLDABLE BEAD
Foldable beads also stay tight to the rim but are lighter weight and easier to transport. The bead is made of an Aramid or Kevlar material.

CARBON FIBER BEAD
A flexible material with greater strength to withstand the high pressure rating of a road tire.

THREADS PER INCH (TPI)

The number of nylon threads that cross through one square inch of the tire’s casing. Lower TPI gives better puncture and tear resistance, but is heavier. Higher TPI conforms more to the terrain, offering a smoother, more supple ride. It is also lighter weight.
Maxxis TPI ratings are the threads-per-inch of a single casing ply, as compared to some competitor TPI ratings.

MAXXDADDY'S GARAGE

MAXXIS TECHNOLOGY

	TUBELESS READY Tubeless tires provide the rider with many benefits: the ability to run lower air pressures, which improves traction; lower rolling resistance when compared to a tube-type tire; and less chance of flatting since there is no tube. Maxxis Tubeless Ready (TR) tires provide the benefits of a UST tubeless tire without the weight penalty. The square bead profile of our TR tires is designed to work with the broad range of tubeless rims available on the market today. Our TR tires use a special construction which allows the use of liquid sealants to make them airtight and to help prevent punctures. If needed, Maxxis TR tires can also be used with an inner tube.
	TUBULAR A traditional tire construction in which the tire is sewn around an inner tube. These types of tires must be glued or taped onto tubular-specific rims.
	RADIAL A radial construction orients the casing threads perpendicular to the direction of rotation. This allows the sidewall to easily bend and flex, resulting in a very compliant and supple ride.
	TUBELESS ROAD Tubeless technology that combines a carbon fiber bead for strength and a butyl inner liner for air retention to eliminate the need for an inner tube.
	BUTYL INSERT An extra layer of butyl rubber wrapped around the bead of a Downhill tire that helps prevent pinch flats and protects the rim from hard hits.
	LUST Maxxis mountain tubeless tires, certified to UST ® standards, featuring Lightweight Ultimate Sidewall Technology (L.U.S.T.). This technology offers better puncture resistance, improved air retention, better longevity and lower weight than previous tubeless technologies. By adding a thin fabric layer to the sidewall, covered in a special airtight rubber compound, Maxxis created a casing that is lighter, tougher and holds air better.
	EXO PROTECTION An extremely cut-resistant and abrasion-resistant material added to the sidewalls of select mountain tires. This densely woven material is also lightweight and highly flexible, ensuring that the performance of the tire remains unaffected.

PUNCTURE PROTECTION

	SILKWORM Silkworm Technology is an exclusive material incorporated into the casing of select models. The Silkworm material helps to increase puncture and tear resistance. Silkworm is featured as a bead-to-bead cap ply (denoted as Silkworm B2B) or under the tread as a breaker (denoted as Silkworm).
	KEVLAR® COMPOSITE (K2) Available in select tires, this Maxxis exclusive fabric provides more puncture protection than both standard Kevlar® and Vectran®. The addition of this lightweight and supple material ensures that the ride quality and performance remains unsurpassed.
	NYLON BREAKER The nylon breaker is a reinforcement option that offers protection from punctures directly under the tread area. The nylon breaker is available in select road tires.
	MAXXPROTECT A polyfiber material positioned between the tire tread and the casing. With varying thicknesses of 0.9mm – 1.5mm, MaxxProtect is designed to maximize puncture resistance in select hybrid models.
	KEVLAR® INSIDE A Kevlar® material positioned between the tire tread and the casing. Similar to MaxxProtect technology, Kevlar® Inside varies in thickness and provides optimal puncture protection.
	SilkShield SilkShield offers protection from bead to bead whereas Silkworm is found under the tread only. SilkShield provides an additional level of protection for sidewalls in addition to under the tread.
	MaxxShield MaxxShield represents the ultimate in flat protection. We begin with our SilkShield bead to bead protection and add our K2 (Kevlar® Composite) layer for unparalleled durability.

COMPOUNDS

The most important part of a tire is arguably the rubber compound within the tread. By changing the amounts of various components of the rubber formula, engineers can make two identical looking tires perform completely differenty. Below is a list of the Maxxis compounds and their distinct characteristics.

SINGLE One compound throughout the tread optimized for longevity and performance.

DUAL Two compounds comprised of a hard, longer lasting center and a softer gripping shoulder.

	SUPER TACKY A special low rebound, high traction compound used in mountain tires.
	TRIPLE
	ROAD Three compounds comprised of a harder, longer lasting center and two progressively softer shoulder compounds for unparalleled rolling efficiency
	3C Maxx Speed Used primarily in cross country and enduro tires, the two compounds in the outer layer are secially formulated to lower rolling resistance and optimize treadwear and traction.
	3C Maxx Terra An intermediate compound configuration used in select mountain tires. 3C Maxx Terra is softer and offers more traction than 3C Maxx Speed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than Maxx Grip.
	3C Maxx Grip A new name for the downhill 3C compound configuration that you have come to know and trust. 3C Maxx Grip offers the ultimate in grip and slow rebound properties for unparalleled traction in downhill applications.