Maxxis MA-1 review
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The Maxxis MA1 is widely praised by owners of classic and vintage vehicles as a lifesaver for finding rare, hard-to-find tire sizes—particularly 13-inch wheels with whitewalls. Users consistently highlight their aesthetic appeal, fair pricing, and solid overall performance on dry and wet pavement for cruiser and stock driving applications.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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- Relative score
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- 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
47/100From 27 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Maxxis MA-1 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 420 B B |
| Sidewall | Whitewall |
| Max pressure | 35 psi |
| Size | Retailer |
|---|---|
| 185/80 R13 | Amazon |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 27 owner reviews found online.
The Maxxis MA1 is widely praised by owners of classic and vintage vehicles as a lifesaver for finding rare, hard-to-find tire sizes—particularly 13-inch wheels with whitewalls. Users consistently highlight their aesthetic appeal, fair pricing, and solid overall performance on dry and wet pavement for cruiser and stock driving applications.
Pros
- Availability of rare vintage sizes, especially 13-inch whitewalls
- Great aesthetic period-correct look with whitewall options
- Affordable and excellent value for the price
- Noticeable improvement in ride quality and smoothness
- Reliable dry and wet traction for classic cars and daily drivers
Cons
- Heavy steering at very low speeds on vehicles with heavy front ends
- Limited availability of alternatives for specific older vehicle models
- Difficult to fully evaluate long-term tread life due to low-mileage classic car usage
Worth knowing
- Extremely popular for vintage and classic cars like Chevrolet Corvairs, Chevy IIs, 1965 Mustangs, and Pontiac Fieros utilizing 13-inch wheels.
- Serves as virtually the only viable option left on the market for stock 185-80R13 and similar hard-to-find classic sizes.
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