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Maloya Cresta 220 review

The Maloya Cresta 220 receives extremely poor feedback, with users reporting severe safety concerns regarding traction. The tire is described as highly unstable in both wet and winter conditions, leading to a complete lack of confidence in its performance.

Relative score
12/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
13/100
1 review
Maloya Cresta 220
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

13%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
20%
Corner stability
10%
Dry traction
20%
Steering response
20%
Wet
Overall wet
10%
Wet traction
10%
Comfort
Overall comfort
10%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
10%
Handling
Overall handling
10%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Maloya Cresta 220 receives extremely poor feedback, with users reporting severe safety concerns regarding traction. The tire is described as highly unstable in both wet and winter conditions, leading to a complete lack of confidence in its performance.

Cons

  • Extremely poor wet weather traction leading to loss of control
  • Dangerous handling characteristics in snow and ice
  • Unpredictable grip levels that compromise vehicle safety

Worth knowing

  • The user reported significant handling instability when fitted to both the front and rear axles of an Alfa Romeo.