Maxxis Bighorn 33's

[Elmo]

Hey guys, long time no see.

Its about time that I replace my tyres as Im starting to do a bit more 4x4ing into the back country and my current tyres are getting low.

Are Maxxis tyres still a good tyre to get? Ive had bighorns on my truck for a good few years now and they have lasted well.

I see the price seems to have crept up quite a bit.

Does anyone know the best (read cheapest) place to tyres these days? Im out in Rolly so would prefer somewhere on the west end, but will travel if I need to.

Is there any other tyre that people recommend similar to these, and WHY?

Im looking at the MT 762

[coxsy]

Bighorns are still a good tyre,

[lexulance]

yep still good,try tyre max in sydenham,they generally only deal with trade customers but if you walk into their shed and ask they will help you

[mud_slinger]

there are 2 bighorn options there is the 762 and 764 options the 764 option is a new pattern and is priced different to the 762, depending on the size you are after , some sizes have no more 762 available as they are being replaced with the 764.

[Macca]

So are they discontinuing the 762? would be a shame as it appears to be a step back in traction. we are running them on some work trucks and the 764's dont seem to have the same bite. aslo they seem to come out from factory with a thin tread ie its only 12mm deep new on a 225 75 16 vs others near 16mm.if I had the choice i would go old pattern any day

[mud_slinger]

not really discounting as such just cheaper than the new pattern. the old pattern is still a great tyre so no need to lower the price

[Mehrts]

I can't get over the ridiculously huge sidewall writing on the 764s! sticks out like dogs nuts big time!

[tallsam66]

Sure Nankang mudstars are the same tread pattern ..just cheaper

[skid]

I don't think they are dis-continuing the 762

the new 764 is only available in about 6-8 sizes so far

and FYI the Nanakang Mudstar is not like the 762 or 764, it is exactly the same as the 754 though



http://maxxistyres.co.nz/tyre/

[Macca]

Glad to hear they not getting rid of the 62's. (at this stage anyway)

[shortylux]

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsList.a ... egoryID=23

MT 762 on special at 4wdbits if that helps. Freight is pretty damned cheap to (well, to Rotorua anyway)

[DieselBoy]

3 of us (me, UBZ and 4x4Amb) are running the 762's over the 764's due to tread depth and tyre life.

I rate them as a good all rounder grip wise, and they seem to be wearing really well!!

[wopass]

3 of us (me, UBZ and 4x4Amb) are running the 762's over the 764's due to tread depth and tyre life.

I rate them as a good all rounder grip wise, and they seem to be wearing really well!!

i run them also (as a second set for my 80s) and rate them. bang for buck you cant go wrong with them.

edit to add

http://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductDetails ... uctID=1239

churr churr

[Elmo]

So I bought me another set at $360 each a piece, fitted, balanced and on the vehicle. No special treatment, was a walk off the street price.

Seems like everyone else must be making a killing on these as most places quoted me over 400 each.

[vvilly]

So I bought me another set at $360 each a piece, fitted, balanced and on the vehicle. No special treatment, was a walk off the street price.

Seems like everyone else must be making a killing on these as most places quoted me over 400 each.

i got my 762 35's for 349 each

[muddy]

Living at Rolly - have you got any contacts in the Army? The Pinzgauers run 33in BFG's (16in rim) so if you can tap into their purchasing system I'm sure it's heaps less than retail....

[mud_slinger]

they were on special last month hence the cheap price. for us to buy them they are quite up there

[Elmo]

So I bought me another set at $360 each a piece, fitted, balanced and on the vehicle. No special treatment, was a walk off the street price.

Seems like everyone else must be making a killing on these as most places quoted me over 400 each.

i got my 762 35's for 349 each

Shit thats ok.

I looked at 4wdbits and other places and no one came close to that price at all.

Re the army, why settle for the tyres on a Pinzgaur, I want the whole dam vehicle. lol. Alas I dont tho.