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Maxxis has further developed its Maxxcross family of GP winning tyres with the new dual compound MX-ST+. An extensive development and testing program carried out by Maxxis MXGP teams in Europe and seven-time AMA Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath in the USA has delivered better performance and extended life.
Maxxis – sponsors the Diga Procross KTM Factory team in MXGP and Scsporthomes Husqvarna in all this year’s British Motocross Championship – Team Manager Neil Prince was amazed when his team tested the tyres quoting “Josh Gilbert was 1.5seconds per lap quicker on Maxxis, we couldn’t make any other change to the bike to gain that much speed”.
Further supporting the performance of the tyres, Maxxis are proud to announce the whole of the GasGas MX and Enduro range are fitted with Maxxis in 2022 and the recent launch of the new 2023 range also show Maxxis on every bike.
Development never stops and Maxxis have a World Class development team working with them from MXGP stars to the ‘King of Supercross’ to constantly develop the range. The tyre now boasts a new, lightweight, pliable carcass design yet strong construction and a uniquely spaced tread block pattern that delivers superior stability, drive, and comfort, plus prolonged tyre life.
On the front, a new tread block design features functional polygon half-blocks, which reduce chunking and increase braking grip and stability, with forces equally and smoothly distributed. The periodic arrangement of half-blocks and shoulder blocks also lend themselves to predictable turning and help reduce oversteer.
The new dual compound rear tyre gets 33 central blocks, 36 middle blocks – with sharp angles to help them bite in soft terrain – and 36 shoulder blocks, which bring about better turning performance and increased traction and acceleration.
Aiding Maxxis’ quest to deliver a tyre that gives top-level and amateur motocross riders alike the confidence and feel they need to push to their limits was seven-time AMA Supercross champion Jeremy McGrath. McGrath, who earned to the nickname “King of Supercross’ in the 1990s, was instrumental in the tyre’s development, testing various iterations back-to-back against competitors until the MX-ST gave him a clear advantage in racing conditions.
Jeremy McGrath said, “I’ve been working on the new Maxxcross range with Maxxis for the last few years and honestly a lot of effort has gone into it, and what we’ve come up with is a compound that is pretty amazing. There are a lot of factors that go into a great motocross tyre, like sidewall strength and the softness of the carcass, you know, you don’t want any roll when you’re braking, plus you want the traction and durability on the rear, and honestly, we’ve struck gold with this tyre. I have so many years of experience, I’ve tested hundreds of tyres, but what Maxxis are doing right now is leading edge stuff.”
Derek McMartin, Maxxis International UK managing director, added, “The new MX-ST+ has been designed and developed with one goal in mind, and that is to provide higher levels of performance, across the board, than our rivals. It’s a big step forward not only for us, but a step forward that will be felt and enjoyed by riders.”
The new Maxxis Maxxcross family is available for every bike, with:
Soft to Intermediate MX-ST+ 275-10, 60/100-12, 60/100-14, 80/100-12, 70/100-17, 90/100-14, 70/100-19, 90/100-16, 80/100-21, 100/90-19 and 110/90-19
Sand MX-SM 100/90-19 and 119/90-19
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