Spez247 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Yesterday noticed 2 Maxxis Ikons tyres, on 2 different bikes, have issues. One is a long strip of "delaminating", the other has two large bumps/bubbles. One is so big, the tire hits the rear derailleur. That particular one is 4 months old with very little mileage. It looks new. Ideas as to what is causing this? The older tire has Stans, the newer one was installed by lbs. Would they be covered by manufacturer's warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbow Posted December 3, 2014 Share Had the same problem with a large bubble forming under the tread. Mine lasted only 50km. They swopped it out and I have never put the replacement on. Dont trust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted December 4, 2014 Share Ive had a few issues with Maxxis in the past when using sealant. Bubbles, bubbles everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimpleDom Posted December 4, 2014 Share You need ps2. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted December 4, 2014 Share You need ps2. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoke101 Posted December 4, 2014 Share If I remember correctly maxxis says you shouldn't use sealent with a ammonia in it. This pritty much rules out 80% of the sealents available. I happen to work in a lbs that sells Maxxis like hot cakes and we hardly see any issues. Make sure that the cause is not your car exhaust when your bike is on the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Wheel Base Posted December 4, 2014 Share I had a maxxis crossmark on the back of my 26" commuter and just this week noticed bubbles on the tread, but quit a few of them. It was forming at the same corner on the top of the tyre right next to the little cross logo in the tread. It was next to every one for about 30/40 cm. Rest of the tyre was fine. The tyre is about a year old and has done about 7000km but mostly on tar as I commute/train on this bike. I had stans in there. I went and bought a new tyre and am trying the conti race king out. The maxxis still had enough tread on for road riding but those bubbles felt very soft so I didn't want to risk it, Its now added to the collection of old tyres that my dogs enjoy playing with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Great now you start this thread, after I just bought a set!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules1976 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Great now you start this thread, after I just bought a set!!send them back ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpedro Posted December 4, 2014 Share I had the same happen to my rear tyre but that was only after more than 12 months of riding which include 2 x Pioneer Treks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanievb Posted December 4, 2014 Share Great now you start this thread, after I just bought a set!! its not the tires its the STANS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted December 4, 2014 Share its not the tires its the STANS OP stated that only one tyre was running Stan's. Stan's is not the common denominator to the problem. My wife's bike has had Stan's in for almost a year and there's been nothing like the OP described. It has to be a manufacturing fault. This seems to be a common problem with certain Maxxis tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Yeah might just return them since i still have not fit it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbow Posted December 4, 2014 Share I seriously doubt mine was caused by the Stan's sealant, it was only on for 2 days before it bubbled. It's a pity I broke my phone, otherwise I would upload the pics I took of it. The inside appeared torn along a join in the fabric, like it had ripped apart. I have since used the Crossmark on the rear instead (5 months and lots of riding) and its been 100%, I have nothing against Maxxis, just think there is something dodgy about the Ikon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted December 4, 2014 Share Politely ask the shop/seller/Maxxis what the issue is and if there is any way they can remedy the unfortunate situation you find yourself in, often when you try that tactic you will be surprised to find them making the situation right. I had a similar experience and the shop swopped the item no hassle 3 times, each time there was a fault/wrong specs etc, not the shops fault or mine but they graciously sorted me out in each instance and in the process they must have spent a small fortune on courier fees - sending and returning in all 7x express deliveries for one sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spez247 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Thanks for the comments Guys. Lbs seems to think 2nd tire was sealed with Batseal... They will return the tires under warranty. Reckon I'll give the Ardent Race a bash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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