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New Additions to Maxxis Motorcycle Range for 2009
Greater Choice this Winter with Cooper Weathermaster Range

New Additions to Maxxis Motorcycle Range for 2009

Maxxis is continuing its aggressive growth strategy in the UK motorcycle tyre market by announcing two new product offerings which are perfectly timed to appeal to budget conscious consumers.

Kicking off the revised range for 2009 is the all new MA-PD Presa Detour Adventure Sport tyre. The Adventure Sport sector of the motorcycle market has seen fantastic growth over the past two years and Maxxis is looking to capitalise on its stunning off road pedigree with this latest offering.

The Presa Detour has been designed to offer outstanding levels of wet and dry grip on the tarmac by utilising a large, stable, central blocks which won't squirm under aggressive breaking or acceleration. An extra wide grove pattern has been chosen to maximise water dispersal in wet conditions; these extra wide groves are also the key to the Detour's fantastic grip when the going gets tough off road, allowing the tread to self clean. A

unique Silica compound, developed with the knowledge gained from years of off road racing at the highest level worldwide, will ensure the Presa Detour returns low tread wear and long life - capabilities demanded by serious adventure riders. The MA-PD Presa Detour's advanced construction makes it the perfect aftermarket direct replacement for leading Adventure Sport machinery, including BMW's GS range, KTM Adventures, Triumph's Tiger and Suzuki's ever popular V-Strom, to name a few.

Also new for 2009 is an uprated, second generation version of the range-topping Supermaxx Sport tyre, which has benefited from some very positive consumer press reviews in the mainstream UK motorcycle media.

Maxxis has utilised the latest advanced modular construction techniques to further improve on the tyre which has taken the UK motorcycle industry by surprise.

The Maxxis Supermaxx Sport now benefits from multi sectional construction that ensures longer life when used in short high temperature bursts at track days. Although predominantly developed as a high speed aggressive road tyre for Supersport machines, Maxxis has seen more and more customers taking to the track to realise the full potential of their machines.

This latest incarnation of the Supermaxx Sport radial utilises mono spiral Kevlar belt technology to maintain tyre uniformity at high speeds and ensure even load distribution between high speed cornering and straight line performance. The second generation Supermaxx Sport also features an advanced tread pattern and distinct angular profile to allow quick, precise and responsive handling. The ultra-sticky Silica compound has been specifically formulated for optimum traction in Europe's varied wet and dry conditions, while the compound formula also allows for cooler initial running temperatures and maximum grip for both road and track use.

Greater Choice this Winter with Cooper Weathermaster Range

Cooper Tire has expanded its offering of Weathermaster S/T2 winter tyres, with several new sizes available as the weather finally turns frosty. The Weathermaster S/T2 is Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's premium, studdable tyre and provides excellent traction on roads affected by ice and snow.

The tread compound is a specially-formulated, tri-polymer blend, while the tread pitch sequence has been computer-optimised to reduce in-car road noise.

The new sizes range from 16- to 18-inch rims and are listed below: - 215/55R17 - 215/60R17 - 215/65R17 - 225/60R17 - 225/60R18 - 253/65R16

In total, the Weathermaster S/T2 tyre is available in a wide range of sizes, starting at 14-inch rims, and is the perfect tyre for added performance during the winter months.