Maxxis M8090 Creepy Crawler

Dominate technical trails with the Maxxis M8090 Creepy Crawler, a purpose-built rock crawling tyre for extreme off-road. Its flexible bias-ply construction lets you run low pressures for a bigger footprint and serious traction, while the ultra-grippy compound and deep, siped blocks cling to slick rock, roots and ledges. Aggressive wraparound shoulder lugs boost sidewall bite and protection, and the tough casing fights cuts and punctures. Wide, self-cleaning voids shed mud fast. Proven in competition, it delivers precise control for serious 4x4s and utes ready to step up.

Ultra-sticky rock compound. Engineered with a high-hysteresis, low-durometer tread formula, the Maxxis M8090 Creepy Crawler maximises micro-mechanical keying into rock asperities for exceptional static and dynamic coefficient of friction on dry, wet, or mossy stone. A low glass transition temperature keeps the elastomer matrix compliant in cold South Island mornings, while elevated tear strength resists chunking under high lug shear from locked-diff climbs. Controlled rebound characteristics stabilise the contact patch on ledges and steps, reducing hop and improving throttle modulation, so you clear lines with fewer winch pulls and faster stage times.

Bias-ply competition carcass. Its multi-angled bias-ply construction delivers a uniquely conformable yet puncture-resilient casing that elongates the footprint at single-digit PSI without the belt-edge stress common in radials. The cross-ply geometry allows the sidewall to deflect and wrap around edges, increasing real contact area and shear resistance under torque, while maintaining lateral carcass stability for precise placement on off-camber slabs. Heat build-up is minimised at crawling speeds through efficient hysteretic damping, ensuring consistent performance across repeated obstacles during long events.

Aggressive sidewall biters. Large, wraparound shoulder blocks extend onto the sidewall to generate true sidebite when the tyre is aired down, hooking into ruts, roots, and undercut ledges to resist lateral slip. The increased rubber gauge over critical zones disperses impact energy and shields the casing from pinch cuts between rim and rock, while the lug geometry provides multidirectional biting edges that engage during controlled scrubs and deliberate sidewall drives. The result is confident off-camber stability and reliable progression when you have to lean on the tyre to find traction.

High-void lug geometry. A deep, staggered lug layout with wide lateral and longitudinal evacuation channels maintains an open void ratio that self-cleans quickly, preventing clay and silt packing that would otherwise glaze the tread. The alternating block lengths and chamfered leading edges create a series of progressive biting surfaces that interlock with irregular terrain, improving shear force transmission under low-speed, high-torque inputs. This geometry enhances forward drive on broken rock and decomposed granite while preserving predictable breakaway characteristics for precise, repeatable manoeuvres.

Low-pressure bead security. A robust bead package with high-tensile bead wire and firm apex fillers is tuned for secure seating at very low inflation pressures, reducing de-beading risk under high side loads and rim strikes. The bead contour interfaces tightly with common off-road rim profiles (and integrates seamlessly with beadlock systems), limiting slip and burping so the footprint remains stable during slow, technical climbs. This lets you run optimal crawl pressures for maximum conformity without sacrificing steering precision or tyre integrity over sharp transitions.