MAXXIS Motorcycle Tires
From SoCal desert to MX tracks — Maxxis delivers grip where it counts, and MTC keeps them in stock.
Maxxis is one of the most diverse off-road and powersports tire brands on the planet — not a boutique, not a niche player, but a full-range manufacturer that covers MX, desert racing, ATV, UTV, and dual-sport with purpose-built compounds for each. Their 29-family lineup at MTC reflects exactly that breadth: whether you're pinning it through Glamis, lapping an MX track, or crawling rocks in the hills above Orange County, there's a Maxxis built for your terrain.
What Maxxis is known for is honest, repeatable performance at a price that doesn't punish you for riding hard. They're the tire you see on serious amateur racers who can't afford to gamble on sketchy rubber — and on OEM fitments for ATVs and UTVs that need to work right out of the crate. MTC stocks the full Maxxis off-road catalog and mounts them same-day, below MSRP, walk-in.
Heritage
Founded in Taiwan in 1967 as Cheng Shin Rubber, Maxxis grew from a regional bicycle tire manufacturer into one of the world's top 10 tire companies by volume. The Maxxis brand was established in the 1970s specifically to chase performance markets, and by the 1990s the company had invested heavily in motorsport — sponsoring motocross, ATV racing, and mountain biking at elite levels globally. Today Maxxis operates plants on multiple continents and holds OEM supply contracts with major ATV and UTV manufacturers, a testament to consistent build quality at scale.
MTC’s Take
Maxxis sits in a smart middle position in the powersports market: better engineered and more terrain-specific than budget house brands, priced below the premium Euro and Japanese leaders. That's a legitimate sweet spot. The Maxxcross IT and Desert IT lines earn their 8.2 ratings — real competition-capable tires used by serious off-road and desert riders who need durability over long hauls, not just one-lap grip. The Bighorn Radial and Bighorn 2.0 are genuinely strong ATV/UTV options with a loyal following in SoCal's rock-crawling and trail community. Where Maxxis is more average — the M939 Front at 6.2 and M940 Rear at 7.2 — those are older tube-type designs that show their age against current-generation competition. The Roxxzilla and Razr XT hold their own in the UTV segment but trail the top Sedona and ITP offerings in outright cornering confidence on hard pack. Bottom line: Maxxis is the smart volume buy for off-road and ATV riders who want proven rubber without paying a premium tax. Not the absolute pinnacle, but rarely disappointing — and always in stock at MTC.
A race-bred ATV motocross tire built for holeshots, rutted corners, and riders who treat every practice lap like a moto.
A race-bred ATV motocross tire built for holeshots, rutted corners, and riders who treat every practice lap like a moto.
Built strictly for ATV motocross competition — a dominant track tire for competitive and serious practice riders, with no real-world street application.
Maxxis's refined all-terrain ATV radial — lighter, smoother, and ready for everything from rocky singletrack to property work in 12" and 14" sizes.
Maxxis's refined all-terrain ATV radial — lighter, smoother, and ready for everything from rocky singletrack to property work in 12" and 14" sizes.
The Bighorn 2.0 is the go-to pick for recreational trail riders and light-duty ATV users who want durable, predictable all-terrain performance without specializing for a single condition.
Purpose-built desert and rocky terrain race tire engineered for durability-first riders on KTM and Husqvarna competition machines.
Purpose-built desert and rocky terrain race tire engineered for durability-first riders on KTM and Husqvarna competition machines.
The Desert IT is built for desert racers and rocky-terrain riders who need a tire that survives punishment first and worries about versatility second.
A durable, race-proven intermediate-to-hardpack motocross tire built for riders who want consistent grip and long-lasting performance across multiple sessions.
A durable, race-proven intermediate-to-hardpack motocross tire built for riders who want consistent grip and long-lasting performance across multiple sessions.
Best suited for amateur and developing motocross riders who log serious track time and need a durable, predictable tire that performs across intermediate to hardpack conditions.
A purpose-built desert radial for ATV and UTV riders who demand puncture resistance and high-speed stability in the harshest Southwest terrain.
A purpose-built desert radial for ATV and UTV riders who demand puncture resistance and high-speed stability in the harshest Southwest terrain.
Built for ATV and UTV riders who put serious desert miles on their machine and can't afford a tire failure 40 miles from the trailhead.
A radial-construction ATV/UTV tire built for riders who tackle everything from desert hardpack to rocky mountain trails without swapping rubber.
A radial-construction ATV/UTV tire built for riders who tackle everything from desert hardpack to rocky mountain trails without swapping rubber.
Best suited for ATV and UTV riders who demand one tire that performs confidently across desert, rock, hardpack, and light mud without constant swaps.
A competition-bred motocross tire built for soft-to-intermediate dirt — loam, sand, and berms are where this thing lives.
A competition-bred motocross tire built for soft-to-intermediate dirt — loam, sand, and berms are where this thing lives.
Best suited for motocross competitors and weekend off-road riders who spend their time in dirt — not pavement
A purpose-built intermediate terrain motocross tire built for riders who face changing conditions from gate drop to checkered flag.
A purpose-built intermediate terrain motocross tire built for riders who face changing conditions from gate drop to checkered flag.
Best suited for motocross racers and aggressive trail riders who regularly face mixed or transitional soil conditions and need a tire that holds up all day
OE-grade front tire built for Polaris Ranger and utility SxS platforms — tough, mud-clearing, and season-ready for hard-working trail operators.
OE-grade front tire built for Polaris Ranger and utility SxS platforms — tough, mud-clearing, and season-ready for hard-working trail operators.
Best suited to Polaris Ranger operators and utility SxS riders who face consistent mud, trail debris, and season-long hard use.
Factory-spec ATV replacement rubber engineered to preserve your quad's original handling balance — from youth models to full-size sport and utility machines.
Factory-spec ATV replacement rubber engineered to preserve your quad's original handling balance — from youth models to full-size sport and utility machines.
Best suited to ATV owners who want to restore factory handling and reliability without the guesswork of aftermarket fitment
Heavy-duty 8-ply construction meets all-conditions street grip — built for loaded sport-touring riders who rack up serious miles.
Heavy-duty 8-ply construction meets all-conditions street grip — built for loaded sport-touring riders who rack up serious miles.
The Rampage is the go-to choice for heavier sport-touring riders who demand durable, all-conditions grip without sacrificing longevity.
A heavy-duty utility tire built for working riders who need puncture resistance, load capacity, and dependable traction across pavement and mixed terrain.
A heavy-duty utility tire built for working riders who need puncture resistance, load capacity, and dependable traction across pavement and mixed terrain.
Best suited to working riders, commuters, and utility operators who prioritize load capacity, puncture resistance, and long tread life over sport performance.
A hardpack-and-desert off-road tire built for riders who need multi-terrain bite, steel-belt stability, and real-world durability across a full season of trail riding.
A hardpack-and-desert off-road tire built for riders who need multi-terrain bite, steel-belt stability, and real-world durability across a full season of trail riding.
Best for desert and hardpack trail riders who want a durable, versatile off-road tire that handles mixed terrain without constant swaps.
Intermediate-terrain motocross rubber built for club racers and high-volume practice riders who need durability without sacrificing confident steering across hard-pack and loam.
Intermediate-terrain motocross rubber built for club racers and high-volume practice riders who need durability without sacrificing confident steering across hard-pack and loam.
Best suited for club racers and practice-heavy riders who prioritize consistent, predictable performance across varied intermediate terrain over outright peak grip.
A race-ready motocross tire built for youth riders on 65cc–150cc machines tackling soft-to-intermediate terrain with confidence.
A race-ready motocross tire built for youth riders on 65cc–150cc machines tackling soft-to-intermediate terrain with confidence.
Best suited for youth motocross and trail riders on 65cc–150cc bikes who need honest race performance on soft-to-intermediate terrain without overspending.
A heavy-duty 8-ply radial built for desert explorers and mixed-terrain UTV riders who demand durability from the rocks to the highway.
A heavy-duty 8-ply radial built for desert explorers and mixed-terrain UTV riders who demand durability from the rocks to the highway.
Best suited for UTV and ATV riders tackling variable desert and rocky terrain who also need reliable highway manners between trailheads.
OE-spec UTV/ATV rear tire built for mud clearance, heavy hauling, and real-world utility work — not for street motorcycles.
OE-spec UTV/ATV rear tire built for mud clearance, heavy hauling, and real-world utility work — not for street motorcycles.
Best suited for UTV and side-by-side owners who need a durable, mud-capable rear tire for work and trail use — not a motorcycle tire.
A lightweight, 6-ply radial ATV/UTV tire built for mixed-terrain riders who split time between dirt, mud, and the occasional paved stretch.
A lightweight, 6-ply radial ATV/UTV tire built for mixed-terrain riders who split time between dirt, mud, and the occasional paved stretch.
The Zilla is the go-to for sport ATV and UTV riders who spend most of their time in the dirt but can't avoid pavement entirely.
A rugged dual-purpose tire built for dual-sport and adventure riders who split time between pavement and unpaved backroads without wanting to compromise either.
A rugged dual-purpose tire built for dual-sport and adventure riders who split time between pavement and unpaved backroads without wanting to compromise either.
Best suited for dual-sport and adventure riders who need a dependable, durable tire across mixed surfaces without sacrificing too much on either end
A burly 8-ply mixed-terrain tire built for adventure riders and dual-sport machines that spend serious time off the beaten path.
A burly 8-ply mixed-terrain tire built for adventure riders and dual-sport machines that spend serious time off the beaten path.
Best suited for adventure and dual-sport riders who split time between highway miles and unpaved exploration and need one tire that handles both without flinching.
Purpose-built desert racing rubber for riders who need one tire to handle sand, hardpack, and rocks without flinching — miles from nowhere.
Purpose-built desert racing rubber for riders who need one tire to handle sand, hardpack, and rocks without flinching — miles from nowhere.
The Desert IT is the go-to choice for desert racers and remote backcountry riders who need a tire tough enough to finish — not just start.
Maxxis's durability-first sport tire — built tough for riders who log real miles on real roads and need a tire that keeps up.
Maxxis's durability-first sport tire — built tough for riders who log real miles on real roads and need a tire that keeps up.
Best suited for mileage-minded sport and adventure riders who want durable, predictable performance on the street without babying their tires
A purpose-built desert and rocky terrain tire for enduro riders and backcountry explorers who demand durability over everything else.
A purpose-built desert and rocky terrain tire for enduro riders and backcountry explorers who demand durability over everything else.
Built for serious enduro riders and desert explorers who need a tire that survives punishing terrain without sacrificing traction on hardpack and rock
A race-tested motocross tire built for soft-to-intermediate terrain — predictable, durable, and priced for serious competitors who ride more than once a week.
A race-tested motocross tire built for soft-to-intermediate terrain — predictable, durable, and priced for serious competitors who ride more than once a week.
Best suited for amateur and intermediate motocross racers who need a durable, predictable tire that handles changing track conditions without breaking the budget.
A purpose-built motocross tire for intermediate and hard-pack terrain — built for racers from weekend warriors to podium chasers.
A purpose-built motocross tire for intermediate and hard-pack terrain — built for racers from weekend warriors to podium chasers.
Built for motocross riders who spend most of their time on firm to hard-pack tracks and need a tire that stays honest as it wears.
A battle-tested UTV racing tire crossing over into adventure and dual-sport motorcycle use — built for riders who prioritize toughness over track finesse.
A battle-tested UTV racing tire crossing over into adventure and dual-sport motorcycle use — built for riders who prioritize toughness over track finesse.
Best suited for adventure and dual-sport riders who routinely mix pavement with fire roads, gravel, and rough terrain and need maximum durability over sport-focused grip.
A hardcore UTV-derived radial built for rock crawlers, trail machines, and custom off-road builds that demand maximum traction and bulletproof sidewalls.
A hardcore UTV-derived radial built for rock crawlers, trail machines, and custom off-road builds that demand maximum traction and bulletproof sidewalls.
Best suited for dedicated off-road builds and technical trail riders who put dirt-day performance above all else and accept the pavement trade-offs.
A durable, competition-inspired rear ATV tire built specifically for Eton quads — reliable traction and long service life for recreational trail and utility riding.
A durable, competition-inspired rear ATV tire built specifically for Eton quads — reliable traction and long service life for recreational trail and utility riding.
Best suited for Eton ATV owners who want a durable, value-driven rear tire for recreational trail and light utility riding — not a motorcycle tire.
ATV-specific front tire built for predictable handling and dependable wear on hardpack, gravel, and light trail — a no-fuss OEM replacement that gets the job done.
ATV-specific front tire built for predictable handling and dependable wear on hardpack, gravel, and light trail — a no-fuss OEM replacement that gets the job done.
Best suited for ATV riders who want a cost-effective, predictable OEM-replacement front tire for hardpack and light trail use — not a motorcycle tire.
Are Maxxis tires actually good for desert racing, or are they just a budget option?
The Maxxcross Desert IT and Maxxcross IT lines are legitimate desert racing tires — not a budget consolation prize. They're used by competitive amateur riders throughout SoCal's desert scene for their tread durability and predictable handling over long desert stages. If you're doing Glamis or Baja-style runs, these are sound choices.
How does Maxxis compare to Dunlop or Bridgestone on MX tires?
Dunlop and Bridgestone hold a slight edge in outright one-lap grip at the pro level, which is reflected in their higher ratings. But Maxxis MX tires like the Maxxcross SI and Razr Plus MX close that gap considerably for amateur and intermediate riders, and they cost less. For most riders who aren't factory supported, Maxxis is the smarter dollar-per-ride value.
Does MTC stock Maxxis ATV and UTV tires, not just motorcycle tires?
Yes — a big chunk of our 29 Maxxis families are ATV and UTV fitments, including the Bighorn Radial, Bighorn 2.0, Roxxzilla, Zilla, and the Carnivore lines. We mount and balance them same-day, walk-in, at our Orange County shop. Call (714) 516-9059 to confirm your specific size is on the shelf.
What's the difference between the Bighorn 2.0 and the Bighorn Radial?
The Bighorn Radial uses radial construction, which delivers a larger contact patch, better high-speed stability, and a smoother ride on hard-packed or mixed terrain — ideal for sport ATVs and side-by-sides that see trail and some road. The Bighorn 2.0 is a bias-ply design better suited for lower-speed utility and recreational riding where load capacity and puncture resistance matter more than speed.
Can I walk in to MTC and get Maxxis tires mounted the same day?
That's exactly how we operate. MTC is a walk-in shop in Orange, CA — no appointment needed for most fitments. We stock Maxxis below MSRP, and our techs will mount and balance on the spot. If you want to confirm your size before driving over, give us a call at (714) 516-9059.