Maxam is the specialty off-highway brand of Sailun Group, covering mining, construction, port, industrial and agricultural tyres plus rubber tracks. It does not sell car or highway truck tyres. Its European arm, Maxam Tire International, moved from Luxembourg to Birmingham, UK in 2015. Maxam supplies Case IH and New Holland tractor factories in Europe as original equipment.
Quick Facts
| Brand owner | Sailun Group Co., Ltd, Qingdao, China |
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| European base | Maxam Tire International, Birmingham, UK (since 2015) |
| Segments | Mining and construction OTR, port and industrial, solid tyres, agricultural, rubber tracks |
| Farm ranges | AgriXtra, FlotXtra, AgilXtra, MS series |
| OE supply | Case IH and New Holland (Europe); Caterpillar approval for MS302 |
| UK and Ireland farm tyre distributor | Kirkby Tyres |
| Sister brands | Sailun, RoadX, Blackhawk, Rovelo |
| Official website | maxamtire.com |
About Maxam
Maxam Tire International relocated from Luxembourg to Birmingham in 2015 to sit alongside Sailun Europe. Martin West led the business until he retired in October 2018 and was succeeded by Troy Kline. In 2018 Maxam also signed a long-term supply agreement with the wheel and tyre company STARCO.
Production sits inside the Sailun plant network. Sailun reports an OTR portfolio of more than 2,000 specifications and has built a 63 inch radial tyre. Its Vietnam plant started giant tyre production in November 2023 and has added rubber track production. A plant at Demak in Indonesia is planned to add 37,000 tonnes of off-highway tyres a year.
Maxam Tyre Range
Mining and construction OTR. The MS401, MS402 and MS403 radial mining patterns fit haul trucks of up to 320 tons. The MS302 is an L3 wheel loader tyre. The MS708 is a solid OTR tyre promoted as zero maintenance.
Port and industrial. The PortXtra line has the MS307 in IND-3 depth and the MS407 in IND-4 depth for port handling equipment. Maxam also sells forklift tyres, including solid tyres made with Sailun EcoPoint3 compounding.
Agricultural. AgriXtra radials cover tractors, with N row-crop, H heavy-duty and XL versions. Rims run from 20 to 42 inch and widths from 460 to 710 mm. FlotXtra and AgilXtra are flotation tyres for tankers and trailers.
Related brands on this site: Sailun, RoadX, Blackhawk and Rovelo.
Popular Maxam Patterns
| Pattern | Position / vehicle | Application | Common sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS401 | Rigid haul truck | Mining, maximum traction | On request |
| MS402 | Rigid haul truck | Mining, cut protection | On request |
| MS403 | Rigid haul truck | Mining, mixed terrain | On request |
| MS302 | Wheel loader | Construction, L3 | On request |
| MS708 | OTR machines | Solid OTR tyre | On request |
| MS307 PortXtra | Port equipment | IND-3 | On request |
| MS407 PortXtra | Port equipment | IND-4 | On request |
| MS951R AgriXtra | Tractor drive | Agricultural radial traction | On request |
| MS961R FlotXtra | Trailer, implement | Agricultural radial flotation | On request |
Certifications and Markets
Caterpillar approved the Maxam MS302 L3 tyre for certain Cat wheel loaders in 2019. Maxam supplies Case IH and New Holland factories in Europe as original equipment.
Maxam is active in North America and Europe. Kirkby Tyres became its farm tyre distributor for the UK and Ireland in March 2024. Maxam showed the AgriXtra, FlotXtra, AgilXtra and MS ranges at Agritechnica 2023.
Sourcing Maxam from China
Maxam is the only Sailun Group brand dedicated to OTR, industrial and farm sizes. Giant mining sizes have been built in Vietnam since late 2023. Loading quantity, lead time and minimum order depend on your size mix. Use the enquiry form on this page for a current quotation.
FAQs
Is Maxam a Chinese tyre brand?
Maxam is owned by Sailun Group of Qingdao, China. Its European business is run from Birmingham, UK.
Does Maxam make car or truck tyres?
No. Maxam covers mining, construction, port, industrial, solid and agricultural tyres, plus rubber tracks.
Which machine makers fit Maxam tyres at the factory?
Case IH and New Holland fit Maxam at European factories. Caterpillar approved the MS302 L3 for certain wheel loaders in 2019.
What is the Maxam AgriXtra range?
AgriXtra is the radial tractor tyre line, built around the MS951R pattern with lugs set at 45 degrees.
