The Maxxis MA V1 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
The quick answer
Owners say60%from 19 owner reviews41% would buy againRead the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated December 2016.
Owners rate the Maxxis MA V1 6.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 15 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis MA V1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA V1 6.5 out of 10 for wear across 15 reviews. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 11,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Maxxis MA V1 again?
41% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis MA V1 again, based on the 17 owner reviews that answered the question. 18% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Across 19 owner ratings the Maxxis MA V1 averages 60%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 6.9 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 5.3. 7 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 27% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings
Owner score60%
Dry Grip69%
Wear65%
Road Feedback61%
Wet Grip61%
Comfort61%
Handling53%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 39%
“I put these tires on my ZC Vectra - can only describe them as discraceful - had to remove them with 90% tread left and replaced with various second hand tires - why ? Because the road noise was diabolical to describe...”
“They came already fitted when I bought my Vectra 2nd hand. They're alright for general everyday use but bad on snow/ice and in the wet (I realise they're a summer tire). The 'tractor style' symmetric pattern has worn...”
“I have been using Maxxis Tires on my 7 year old Renault Espace for many years now and have not been disappointed. At less than half the price of the bigger brand names they perform just as well with the added bonus that...”
I put these tires on my ZC Vectra - can only describe them as discraceful - had to remove them with 90% tread left and replaced with various second hand tires - why ? Because the road noise was diabolical to describe the least - it was like I was driving a flying saucer with whirring coming from every direction - terrible and could not recommend them at all.
The tires are ok if you are not trying to compete against the big expensive brands, the sidewall is very tough and the tires can handle good, but the grip while breaking is not great ,I drove them for so long, around 50k,and they were pretty well, it's a great lasting tire as it comes to the price but sacrificing grip in both wet and dry.
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These tires are ok I suppose but very noisy. After they have started to ware down you'll be looking for a worn out wheel bearing, don't worry it is the sound these tires make. They are very noisy at around 30mph, and you can feel the vibration through the steering too.
These tires were on the car when I got it, I have also had some of these tires before on a previous car and said I would never buy them again just down to the noise they make, you'll understand if you get some. Once you replace them your car will be so much quieter...
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Worst tires ever purchased. Wore completely slick after less than 4,000 miles. Customer service was a joke - says only person that can authorize an adjustment is in China now.
They came already fitted when I bought my Vectra 2nd hand. They're alright for general everyday use but bad on snow/ice and in the wet (I realise they're a summer tire). The 'tractor style' symmetric pattern has worn into ‘wedge' shapes, i.e. leading edge is lower than the front. The type of wear seems to be causing really annoying road noise (I've checked endlessly for worn bearings).
Basically a cheap and nasty tire; I can't wait until they're bald and I can then stick on some NCT5's
A bit noisier that previous Goodyears but general grip in wet and dry was fine.
Wear rate is amazing - Goodyears were lasting about 10k miles, these have lasted 35k!!
The best thing is the grip in snow and ice. I would have bought these as winter tires. Struggled to get traction previously. Never had any problem in the snow with these despite paying about £85 each two years ago.
They seem to last very well and if that is what you want you will like them for that. Grip is mainly fair but poor on cold wet surface if pushing on. 12k covered still 10-12k left with tire rotation. I would buy for any normal A-B use, more than good enough. Not as grippy as the Kumho fitted before but they were no great shakes either.
These are a solid choice as far as mid range to budget tires are concerned. They have nice stiff sidewalls, suit a heavier car and are well priced. They loose out a little on grip in cold and wet compared to more expensive tires. However they offer a very good performance/price ratio. In the dry the grip is very good, they are quiet and offer a comfortable ride.
these tires were fitted as standard by the dealer when i purchased the car, i had 29,000 on the clock, i now have 43,000 on the clock and have to replace both front tires, my next purchase will not be these, i am looking at the kumho sport, or vredstein sessanta, not my cup of tea as i have 150 horses going through my front wheels.
