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Maloya Crono 480 review

The Maloya Crono 480 is perceived as a disappointing budget-oriented option that fails to deliver on expectations of Vredestein-derived quality. While the tire offers acceptable dry-weather performance and low noise levels, it suffers from significant deficiencies in wet-weather traction and premature tread wear.

Relative score
49/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
51/100
1 review
Maloya Crono 480
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

51%
Would buy again 30%
Dry
Overall dry
70%
Corner stability
50%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
50%
Wet traction
50%
Comfort
Overall comfort
40%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
40%
Handling
Overall handling
50%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Maloya Crono 480 is perceived as a disappointing budget-oriented option that fails to deliver on expectations of Vredestein-derived quality. While the tire offers acceptable dry-weather performance and low noise levels, it suffers from significant deficiencies in wet-weather traction and premature tread wear.

Pros

  • Acceptable grip levels on dry road surfaces
  • Low road noise and quiet operation
  • Stable handling that does not track road joints or white lines

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather traction and frequent wheel spin
  • Short tread life, with reports of replacement needed after only 6,000 miles
  • Fails to meet performance expectations associated with its parent brand

Worth knowing

  • Performance issues, specifically wheel spin, were noted even on low-horsepower vehicles like a 90hp diesel van.