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  • #1

    Maxxis Bighorn

    Anyone got any experience and comments on the Maxxis Bighorn. I am looking for a set of muddies in the next few months for a trip to the tip (and for other reasons). I was originally looking at Cooper STT or Mickey Thompson MTZ but the price is rediculous. The Bighorns look like a good tyre at a more reasonable price and from what I have read have had a good rap.

    Any comment appreciated.

    Geoff...
    NOT LOST. EXPLORING!

    04 GXL V6 Auto. ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Dual Batteries (Redarc), Warn XD9000 Winch, Safari Snorkel, Custom Drawers & Sliders, Rear ARB Air Locker, GME TX3200, Rhino Racks, Kaymar Rear Bar (with Jerry Can Holders & Spare Wheel), Polaris Awning, Waeco 35l & 50l Fridges, K&N Air Filter, Washer Upgrade, Firestone Air Bags, Trackabout Camper Trailer.
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    I used them on my patrol. Fantastic off and onroad. The only problem is thin side wall unless you get the ones with 10ply and you will only get 45-50k out of them. Bloody noisy after 5000k. Save the money and get yourself a set of MTZ for piece of mind.

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    • #3
      I have been given figures 60 - 80 k from a set. In particular mentioning the sidewall protection. "Never heard of a staking".

      At a saving of $100 a tyre it seems to be a good option.

      Geoff...
      NOT LOST. EXPLORING!

      04 GXL V6 Auto. ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Dual Batteries (Redarc), Warn XD9000 Winch, Safari Snorkel, Custom Drawers & Sliders, Rear ARB Air Locker, GME TX3200, Rhino Racks, Kaymar Rear Bar (with Jerry Can Holders & Spare Wheel), Polaris Awning, Waeco 35l & 50l Fridges, K&N Air Filter, Washer Upgrade, Firestone Air Bags, Trackabout Camper Trailer.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by GeoffO
        I have been given figures 60 - 80 k from a set. In particular mentioning the sidewall protection. "Never heard of a staking".
        Come for a drive in my patrol to experience the noise level. you will probably dislike it after a few ks.

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        • #5
          The tyres or the Nissan? :lol:

          Geoff...
          NOT LOST. EXPLORING!

          04 GXL V6 Auto. ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Dual Batteries (Redarc), Warn XD9000 Winch, Safari Snorkel, Custom Drawers & Sliders, Rear ARB Air Locker, GME TX3200, Rhino Racks, Kaymar Rear Bar (with Jerry Can Holders & Spare Wheel), Polaris Awning, Waeco 35l & 50l Fridges, K&N Air Filter, Washer Upgrade, Firestone Air Bags, Trackabout Camper Trailer.

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          • #6
            :lol: :lol: Go get the tyres, but don't whinge about the noise.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by GeoffO
              The tyres or the Nissan? :lol:

              Geoff...
              nice! :lol:

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              • #8
                Hi Geoff,
                I have a set of Maxxis Bravo, ATs.

                The good: They perform very well in the light and moderate off-road conditions and in the wet. After almost 7000k there is little evidence of wear on the deep tread.

                The bad: They are noisy on smooth bitumen. Annoyingly noisy :x On a rough bitumen surface they are fine, but on the smooth surface we have around town and on some freeways, they set up a perpetual and rather loud whine - I am thankful to Beethoven and a 6 stacker CD . From what Wengnuts says, it sounds like the Bighorns suffer the same limitations ...

                I wonder if the MTZs are any quieter :?: Its a tough choice, hope it works out well for and you are happy with your choice.
                2005 4L V6 5sp Auto GXL. Not much gear!

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                • #9
                  The MTZ's are well worth the money.

                  I will replace this set with another and so on.

                  They are on my car all the time and while they are a little noisy... They are a mud tyre.

                  However they are exceptionally quiet considering other MT tyres i have been in other cars with.

                  They will get my money every time.

                  If and when i get a chance to get a second set of wheels i will put a set of ATZ on the alloys and the MTZ on the steelys.

                  They have won a loyal customer for as long as i have 4WD's
                  2003 V6 GXL, Mickey Thompson MTZ's, Safari Snorkel, ARB Winch Bar, OME Suspension 2" lift, GME TX3420

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