Maxam MS706: Review & Rating

Maxam Tire is a UK based tire and rubber manufacturer specializing in OTR (Off The Road) tires. The company has been developing OTR tires for half a century and makes some of the best tires for construction equipment. Its latest product, the MS706 Construction Pro tire, is a Premium 3 stage OTR tire ideally suited for Skid Steer Loaders and Backhoe Loaders, but can also be installed to other compatible construction machinery.

 

The company has a wide dealership network spanning through Europe to North America. The new tire features extra deep tread for a 5X longer service life as compared to other traditional pneumatic tires. The tires are designed with a super robust tread pattern that is specifically designed for harsh working conditions.

The MS706 display phenomenal performance in the form of tremendous grip and superior load balancing in all extreme working conditions including asphalt recycling, metal recycling, concrete work and road paving.

The tires are sold pre mounted by Maxam as an all in one wheel solution while still being de-mountable. The tire can also be purchased separately for future replacements and are also re-treadable. The packaging as a whole, allows for a quick bolt on application.

 

CONSTRUCTION AND FEATURES

The MS706 is constructed of a 3 stage, 100% rubber compound. The ultra cut tread material is wear resistant and can last a very long time in the toughest of working conditions. For a construction contractor, safety and longevity is the foremost concern and this tire shines in both these departments.

Because of the aggressive tread design, the tire provides very good traction and is capable of balancing huge amounts of load. The center compound is heat resistant and can maintain temperature in extreme heat generation. The center compound is prone to sustain buckling or warping when exposure to heat.

The heat dissipation characteristics if this tire also further improve tread wear and maximizes the tire life.Further internal strengthening is ensured by internal steel reinforcement rings which also helps eliminate wheel slip. Because of the 3 stage construction and multiple reinforcements, these tires offer incredibly balanced performance and combine a smooth bump free ride, terrific traction and extreme durability in one package from a proven company.

The MS706 also features a solid tread centerline for smooth running on hard ground with better resistance over tough surfaces. The tires perform excellent on rough surfaces. The tread of solid rubber tires tend to weaken itself when exposed to rough surface conditions over a long period of time.

Recognizing this as a problem for durability, the engineers at Maxam gave this tire a one piece solid tread line that toughens the tire up and makes it shine on rough surfaces. Even on such rough surfaces, the tire rolls smoothly, providing the machine operator comfort and saving them from unwanted fatigue. This also ensures precision operation of the machinery without the chance of mishaps or error, as the operator always remains focused on the task.

Unlike conventional pneumatic tires, the Maxam MS706 does not require any maintenance, making it budget friendly for the operator. A solid construction means a greater service life and maintenance free durability. Because of its all-solid rubber compound, it does not rely on air pressure to function. The tire experiences absolutely no flats, punctures, or any kind of sidewall damage. It requires no routine tire pressure checks either.

AVAILABLE SIZES

The MS706comes in three sizes, i.e.31X10-20, 33X12-20 and 36X14-20. All three of these can be mounted to the same 7.5X20 wheel size. The load carrying capacity (LCC) range of this tire varies from 5690 lbs. up to 9650 lbs. for the biggest size tire @ a maximum of 5 mph.

PROS

• Premium three stage solid construction
• Ideal for Skid steer loader and backhoe loader
• Extra deep treads
• 3-5 times longer service life
• Better than pneumatic OTR tires
• 3 stage 100% rubber construction
• Ultra cut and wear resistant compound
• Tough build construction can balance load well
• Heat resistant cushion center compound
• Base compound made of pure rubber
• Internal steel ring reinforcement
• No wheel slip
• Maintenance free service life. No flats or punctures ever
• Solid center line
• Re-treadable design
• Can be bought mounted to wheels

CONS

• Expensive first time purchase cost

CONCLUSION

If you are a construction contractor or use skid loaders, this is the ideal tire for you. It will save you expensive re treads and periodic maintenance due to its superior build quality and a 100% rubber design construction.

The tires are extremely safe to use and because of the tread design, are very comfortable to use. They perform excellent on smooth surfaces as well as tough, wet and rough surfaces. Unlike pneumatic OTR tires, these are all season workhorses that will serve your machine for a very long service time.

The company behind these tires knows what its doing as it has been in the business of producing great OTR tires for a very long time. Expect great after sales service as the company has vast dealership networks in the United States despite having its headquarters in the UK.