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Superior grip from Maxxis winter weather range

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Maxxis winter weather tyres feature an advanced, specially formulated soft tread compound – which disperses water and removes snow to deliver improved grip, handling and braking in snowy and icy conditions – and have proved their credentials throughout Europe, where many motorists are required by law to switch to winter weather tyres at the designated time.

Engineered to cope with extreme temperatures and slippery surfaces, the Maxxis range is available in a raft of popular sizes and includes the high performance MA-W1 Wintermaxx, which combines outstanding traction with a quiet ride, and the MA-W2 Wintermaxx radial, which is ideal for vans that are out and about in the most severe winter conditions.

The MA-W1 Wintermaxx’s unidirectional zigzag tread design, multiple grooves and optimised contact footprint disperse water and remove snow, enhancing the tyre’s overall performance on wet roads, especially braking. Meanwhile, the MA-W2 Wintermaxx has a unique symmetrical zigzag tread for enhanced traction, especially in snow. Multiple biting edges and the random pitch arrangement deliver real stability in icy conditions and improve the tyre’s braking, water dispersal and snow removal capabilities without sacrificing dry weather performance.

Thanks to its unidirectional zigzag design in the shoulder area and high density S-type sipes, drivers can rely on the Maxxis MA-PW Presa Snow for outstanding grip and traction on snow plus superb wet and straight-line stability. Additional deep V-grooves expel water more efficiently to improve wet weather handling and the special, low-noise tread pattern pitch sequence is purpose designed to give an ultra-quiet ride.

The MA-SPW Presa Wintermaxx is a high performance, studdable winter tyre. The zigzag multi-pitched tread blocks ensure excellent traction in snowy conditions, while optimal placement of stud pins improves handling and braking performance on icy roads. High density S-type tread siping ensures superior water dispersal and the random pitch arrangement delivers a quiet, comfortable ride.

Maxxis has produced a snow terrain tyre specifically for the 4x4 market – the MA-SW Victra Snow. With wider tread grooves that extend into the shoulder area, this unidirectional tyre benefits from dramatically improved road contact and better overall performance. Meanwhile, the zigzag tread block arrangement and high-density lateral sipes not only ensure outstanding grip and traction on snowy terrain, but also maximise steering stability.

Maxxis winter tyres have been developed using Virtual Intelligent Prototyping (VIP) technology and come with the Maxxis Lifetime Guarantee, under which Maxxis will replace a tyre which a) demonstrates a defect due to the manufacturing process or materials used or b) shows irreparable damage resulting from normal road use. They are available exclusively through Grouptyre, the UK’s leading independent tyre wholesaler.

For further information on Maxxis winter tyres contact Grouptyre on 01928 706166 or visit www.maxxis.co.uk or www.grouptyre.co.uk