The Maxxis Trepador M8060 42X14.50-17LT (part number TL00008200) is the bias-ply Trepador, and it's built for guys who actually wheel. Maxxis designed it to conquer off-road terrain with ease, pairing a conformable bias-ply casing with an ultra-aggressive sidewall design for excellent traction on sand and rocks. This isn't a mall-crawler tire that looks tough in the parking lot. It's the one you air down, point at the ledge, and trust.
The whole thing starts with the casing. Heavy-duty bias-ply construction gives you durability and, just as important, tread flexibility. When you drop the pressure, a bias tire wraps around rocks and roots instead of bridging over them, and that's where the Trepador shines. More rubber on the ground means more bite, and that conformable casing is exactly why bias Trepadors have the reputation they do in rock country.
Up top, multi-curve tread siping adds extra edges to improve traction on loose dirt and slippery terrain. The tread elements are arranged to keep a uniform contact area for maximum road contact, so the tire puts the whole footprint to work instead of riding on a few lugs. Out on the shoulders, aggressive side lugs give you improved side-bite on difficult off-road and rocky terrain, which is what keeps you climbing when you're wedged into a V-notch or clawing up a rut wall.
Features
- Heavy-duty bias-ply construction for durability and tread flexibility
- Multi-curve tread siping for traction on loose dirt and slippery terrain
- Tread element arrangement for a uniform contact area
- Aggressive side lugs for side-bite on rocky terrain
- Nylon belt reinforcement for puncture resistance and high-speed stability
- M+S All-Season rated
- DOT-approved for highway use (recommended max speed 65 mph)
Maxxis didn't forget about the drive to the trail, either. Nylon belt reinforcement improves puncture resistance and adds high-speed stability, so the Trepador behaves itself on the road better than you'd expect from a tire this aggressive. It's M+S All-Season rated and DOT-approved for highway use, with a recommended maximum speed of 65 mph. Keep that number in mind if your trailhead is a long haul down the interstate.
This 42X14.50-17LT mounts on a 17" wheel and measures 42.9" tall with a 15.3" section width. It carries a 121L service description and is rated for a max load of 3,195 lbs. per tire at 30 PSI max inflation. Tread depth is 22/32" new, and each tire weighs 113.3 lbs., so plan your axles, brakes, and gearing accordingly.
Fitment note: Maxxis approves this size on wheels from 9.50" to 12.50" wide, with 11.50" as the measuring rim width. Check your wheels against that range before you order, and confirm lift, fender clearance, and steering stops on your specific rig, especially if you're stepping up a size.
Bottom line: if you want a proven bias-ply mud and rock tire that flexes, grabs, and holds up to abuse, but you still need it street legal to get to the trail, the Trepador M8060 is a hard one to beat.
Specifications
- Part #: TL00008200
- Size: 42X14.50-17LT
- Service Description: 121L
- Construction: Bias Ply
- Rim Diameter: 17"
- Overall Diameter: 42.9"
- Section Width: 15.3"
- Max Pressure: 30 PSI
- Approved Rim Width: 9.50" - 12.50" (measuring 11.50")
- Max Load: 3,195 lbs.
- Tread Depth: 22/32"
- Weight: 113.3 lbs.