Maxxis MA V1 review
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The Maxxis MA V1 is a polarizing budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and value but frequently suffers from significant noise issues and inconsistent wet-weather performance. While some users praise its durability and cost-effectiveness for daily commuting, others report severe road noise and irregular tread wear patterns that detract from the driving experience.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
46/100From 19 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews found online.
The Maxxis MA V1 is a polarizing budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and value but frequently suffers from significant noise issues and inconsistent wet-weather performance. While some users praise its durability and cost-effectiveness for daily commuting, others report severe road noise and irregular tread wear patterns that detract from the driving experience.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability
- High value for money compared to premium brands
- Stiff sidewall construction
- Reliable dry-weather traction
Cons
- Excessive and intrusive road noise
- Poor grip in wet, cold, or icy conditions
- Prone to irregular 'wedge' wear patterns
- Inconsistent quality control
Worth knowing
- Users reported that the tire can cause handling bias and pulling issues on All-Wheel-Drive vehicles like the Subaru.
- Owners of heavier vehicles, such as the Renault Espace, reported better satisfaction with longevity compared to those with lighter or front-wheel-drive performance-oriented cars.
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