MAXI GRIP SG-1

Extreme enduro racer Tom Buxton tests out Maxi Grip ’ s claims of “ NZ designed , for NZ conditions ” with the SG-1 tyres .

My first impression picking up the new SG-1 tyres from Maxi Grip was the amount of flex they had . This is something that ’ s not common in most motocross tyres as they tend to have a stiffer carcass and knobs to give a more precise feel , and , as motocross tracks don ’ t have roots or big rocks , they work well . But when that stiffness is applied to an enduro environment , where traction on these obstacles is a must , I