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.
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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.
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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.