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Maxxis Bravo AT-771 vs Maxxis Bravo AT-980

Maxxis Bravo AT-771 vs Bravo AT-980 - Which Is #1? [2024]

Here are the key stats for the Maxxis Bravo AT-771 and Maxxis Bravo AT-980 tyres, at a glance.
Bravo AT-771Bravo AT-980
Vehicle SuitabilityLight Truck / SUVLight Truck / SUV
Driving StyleOn-/Off-Road All-TerrainOn-/Off-Road All-Terrain
SeasonAll SeasonAll Season
Release Date20112014
Run Flat?NoNo
Overall Score74/100N/A

Pricing

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Maxxis Bravo AT-771 vs Maxxis Bravo AT-980 in Australia

The Bravo AT-771 has been around in Australia for about 13 years, whereas the Bravo AT-980 has been on the market for about 10 years

Both tyres are rated for on-/off-road all-terrain action. Both tyres are designed for use with 4WDs, SUVs and light trucks.

Both of these are considered all season tyres. Neither of them are runflat tyres. Both brands are considered to be in the mid-range part of the market.

Read on to see how each of these tyres stack up against each other!

How We Reviewed These Tyres

We've analysed results of the following tyre benchmarks to make data-driven comparison of the Bravo AT-771 and the Bravo AT-980 tyres.

  • Consumer Reports: All Terrain Truck Tires

Benchmark Test Data

Here are the results from a number of magazine tests and benchmarks done on the Bravo AT-771 and Bravo AT-980 tyres.
Bravo AT-771Bravo AT-980
Dry PerformanceExcellentN/A
HandlingExcellentN/A
Wet PerformanceExcellentN/A
TreadwearExcellentN/A
ComfortGoodN/A
Price/QualityGoodN/A
Snow/Ice PerformanceAcceptableN/A
Overall Score74/100N/A

Comfort

Based on the results of a number of tyre benchmarks, the Bravo AT-771 scores 4 out of 5 for comfort. We don't have any comfort data for the Bravo AT-980 tyres.

UTQG Data

Introduced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the USA, the Uniform Tire Grading System (UTQG), is a system for comparing one tyre product to another on the basis of some standardised tests.

Bravo AT-771Bravo AT-980
Treadwear500
Traction
(AA - C)
A
Temperature Resistance
(A - C)
A

Treadwear

The Bravo AT-771 tyres have a treadwear rating of 500, which means that they would last 5 times longer than a tyre with a rating of 100. There's no treadwear data available for the Bravo AT-980 tyres.

Traction

The UTQG system measures traction as straight-line braking in dry conditions. The scale is AA, A, B, C, with AA being the best grade, and C the worst.

The Bravo AT-771 tyres have a traction grade of A (on a scale of AA, A, B, C). There's no UTQG traction grading data available for the Bravo AT-980 tyres.

Temperature Resistance

The UTQG temperature resistance tests measure how well tyres can dissipate heat that builds up due to friction with the road. The scale is A, B, C, with A being the highest grade.

The Bravo AT-771 tyres have a temperature resistance grade of A (on a scale of A, B, C). There's no UTQG temperature resistance grading data available for the Bravo AT-980 tyres.

Warranty

The Bravo AT-771 and Bravo AT-980 tyres both have a warranty of 2 years.

Comparisons With Similar Tyres

Still on the fence about these tyres? Check out how they compare to other similar tyres on the market in Australia!

Summary

Let's now take a look at the main differences between these two sets of tyres.

The Bravo AT-771 have a warranty of 2 years, while the Bravo AT-980 tyres are guaranteed for 2 years.

Full Size List (click to show)

Below is a list of all 40 sizes of the Bravo AT-771, and all 9 sizes of the Bravo AT-980 tyres sold in Australia, sorted by tyre width.

Bravo AT-771 Sizes

Size
205/70 R15 96T
215/65 R16 98T
215/70 R16 100T
215/75 R15 100S
225/65 R17 102T
225/75 R16 108S
225/75 R15 102S
225/70 R15 100S
225/75 R16 115Q
235/60 R16 104H XL
235/75 R15 109S
235/65 R17 104T
235/75 R15 50R
235/75 R15 104S
235/70 R16 106T
245/65 R17 107S
245/75 R16 80R
245/70 R16 107T
245/65 R17 111S
245/75 R16 108S
255/70 R16 111T
255/70 R15 108T
255/65 R17 110H
255/55 R18 109H XL
255/60 R18 112H XL
255/65 R16 109T
265/70 R15 112S
265/65 R17 44R
265/70 R17 115S
265/60 R18 114H
265/70 R16 112T
265/75 R16 123Q
285/70 R17 121R
325/65 R18 121S
31x10.5 R15 LT 50R
265/65 R17 112T
265/70 R16 117S
285/75 R16 122R
305/70 R17 119Q
305/50 R20 120T XL

Bravo AT-980 Sizes

Size
235/70 R16 106T
235/75 R15 109S
245/70 R17 119/116S
255/55 R19 115/112S
255/65 R17 110S
265/65 R17 117/114S
265/70 R17 118/115Q
275/70 R16 119/116Q
285/60 R18 118/115S
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