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I was at Super Crawl in Salt Lake last month and saw a bunch of rock crawling teams running the Creepy Crawler. I really love that tire, but found out that it is only made in Bias Ply. Are you going to make a radial version anytime soon? - Thanks, Ryan
Yes and no. We will not make the Creepy Crawler in a radial version anytime soon, but we are developing a new Extreme Off-Road radial tire called the Trepador that was unveiled at the 2004 SEMA show. It’s now in the final stages of development and should be available around the end of the first quarter of 2005.
I saw that you have a new Z-rated tire. What sizes does it come in? What are the specs? - Josh
The tire is called the Maxxis Victra MA-Z1. It’s available in sizes from 205/40ZR16 to 285/30ZR20. The specs include a treadwear rating of 280, a AA traction rating and an A temperature rating. We now offer a complete performance line, including H, V, and Z rated tires. More information can be found in the Maxxis.com automotive section.
Your Presa slicks say they are made for supermoto. Would there be any drawback or danger in using them for road racing on a smaller bike (Honda Hawk GT, wt.-330 lbs., top speed 125 mph) with a 160/60 rear tire and a 120 front? The Hawk has a similar weight and top speed compared with some supermotos. - Thanks, Dan
Thank you for your interest in our Presa Supermotard tire line. This line of tires is not recommended for use in any other application outside of its intended purpose of supermotard competition. While the top speeds and vehicle weights are similar, the overall demands on the tires vary between road racing and supermoto. For instance, the dirt section of a supermoto course allows the tire to operate at a cooler temperature versus the higher heat levels involved with road racing.
Does Maxxis have any road race slicks or DOT race tires available? - Thanks, Dan Right
Maxxis does not offer road racing tires of any kind. We do, however, sponsor a WERA Endurance road racing team with our Supermaxx street radial tire. Our goal is to use the endurance series as a testing ground for our next generation radial, which will be a higher performance street/track day tire. In the future, we may offer a road race-specific tire, but we are not working on one at this time.
If you ride bicycles in your community, you probably know that for years cycling was at best tolerated and at worst tacitly discouraged in many areas of the U.S.
But attitudes have changed in recent years - and the Thunderhead Alliance, which has been working to improve conditions for the riders who use America’s roads and trails, deserves much of the credit. As a sponsor of this organization, Maxxis is providing crucial support.
You can always trust the safety and quality of your Maxxis products – but with any tire, regular maintenance and simple precautions are vital to ensuring long wear-life. The tips in this article can help you to maintain your tires in tip-top condition for a long time.
You can always count on Maxxis to give you a motorcycle tire with superior performance – and the newest model, the 
The new sport of endurocross has been wildly popular in Europe for several years – and now, with help from Maxxis, the offshoot of supercross has moved across the Atlantic. With contestants from ten different countries, the 2004 Maxxis EnduroCross was a rousing success. Held at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 27, the event was hosted by well-known broadcasting personality Art Eckman. 
Maxxis is a strong supporter of off-road racing – and its contribution hasn’t gone unnoticed. For the fourth year in a row, the company has been named
Sponsor of the Year for the Grand National Cross Country Series, Racer Productions announced at its annual banquet November 27. The yearly award is the result of a vote by GNCC riders. According to Racer Productions, Maxxis won for 2004 by a large margin.
An important international transportation hub, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport handles over 40 million passengers every year – and now those travelers have the chance to hear about Maxxis.