The all-season truck tire Maxxis UE-168 Bravo, produced by a well-known and respected Taiwanese company, is designed to be mounted on the wheels of all axles of trucks of various carrying capacities and other commercial vehicles used in intercity and interregional commercial transportation.
According to the manufacturer, this tire offers an almost perfect balance of safety and durability. The design of the tread pattern of the tire has an original appearance. The tread pattern of the tire is equipped with three ribs located in the center of the tread and two shoulder zones. A distinctive feature of the Maxxis UE-168 tire is the continuity of the ribs and shoulder areas of the tread throughout its entire length. This solution significantly extended the life of the tire, while maintaining all the basic performance characteristics for almost the entire life of the tire. In addition, this tire contributes to lower fuel consumption due to its low rolling resistance.
Maxis UE-168 Bravo is distinguished by an original tread design with three central ribs and two shoulder areas: thanks to the continuity of its ribs and shoulder areas, all the performance characteristics of the tire are preserved until the end of its service life, that is, the wear remains as uniform as possible. Four longitudinal channels on the running tread provide reliable traction not only on dry but also on wet roads. The ribs in the center have a wavy shape, which, in combination with the edges of the shoulder areas, effectively dampens noise. In addition to the ribs, the tread is equipped with S-shaped self-locking sipes, which increase its rigidity, helping to maintain traction and traction. The Maxxis UE-168 Bravo tire is highly durable thanks to its 2-layer metal cord, seamless nylon fiber layer, reinforced sidewalls, and a rubber compound that is less prone to cuts and punctures.
Another distinctive feature of this tire is the wavy shape of the three center ribs and the inner edges of the shoulder areas, which significantly reduced the noise level. It should also be noted that there are longitudinal self-locking S-shaped sipes on the surface of all tread elements, which increase the rigidity of all tread elements, which increases the efficiency of traction and braking. To ensure stability and safety of behavior on wet roads, the tread pattern of the tire is equipped with four deep longitudinal drainage grooves, which are an effective means of combating aquaplaning.
Excellent performance and controllability
The high performance of these commercial tires is due to the original tread design. Through the entire working surface of the tire, there are three continuous stiffening ribs necessary to improve acceleration and braking dynamics, as well as to stabilize the directional stability of the vehicle.
In the shoulder segments, there are massive rubber blocks, the main function of which is to increase the handling and permeability of the tires. When making maneuvers, these blocks cut their sharp edges into the roadway, ensuring the fastest possible wheel response to steering commands.
Drainage system
Tires of the Maksis UE-168 Bravo series behave confidently on wet surfaces. Snow slurry and rainwater are effectively removed from the contact patch using four Z-shaped aqua drainage channels. The increased depth of these grooves significantly reduces the likelihood of losing control when driving through deep puddles.
Reinforced steel cord
The tire is designed with a rigid metal cord with a two-layer structure. Its main function is to protect the tire from critical damage ("hernias", tears and punctures through) when driving on the poor-quality road surface, on which stones, broken glass, and various debris can come across. Also, the steel cord provides shock absorption and effective damping when driving on uneven asphalt. This, in turn, helps to ensure the proper level of driving comfort and to reduce the amplitude of vertical oscillations of the body.
Main features of the Maxxis UE-168 bus
- two-layer steel cord makes the tire very durable and elastic;
- additional strength and elasticity is provided by a layer of nylon fibers, wound using a seamless technology;
- The original tread design with four longitudinal grooves provides excellent grip under various conditions;
- ribs without breaks along the entire length of the tread ensure the stability of the main characteristics even with a strong degree of tread wear;
- high-quality rubber compound allows the tire to resist punctures, cuts, and scuffs;
- heavy-duty sidewalls provide protection against aggressive external influences.