Maxtrek INGENS A1 review
The Maxtrek INGENS A1 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives sharply contrasting feedback. While a minority of users report satisfactory longevity and acceptable performance for daily commuting, a significant number of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, specifically citing a severe lack of traction in wet or damp conditions.
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
50%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 36 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Maxtrek INGENS A1 is a highly polarizing budget tire that receives sharply contrasting feedback. While a minority of users report satisfactory longevity and acceptable performance for daily commuting, a significant number of reviewers describe the tire as dangerous, specifically citing a severe lack of traction in wet or damp conditions.
Pros
- Extremely low price point
- High tread longevity and durability
- Acceptable performance in dry conditions
- Low road noise levels reported by some users
Cons
- Extremely poor wet weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
- Unpredictable handling and loss of traction in corners
- Reports of structural issues including blowouts and delamination
- Difficulty maintaining wheel balance
Worth knowing
- Users with rear-wheel-drive vehicles, particularly Mercedes-Benz and BMW models, frequently reported dangerous oversteer and loss of control in wet conditions.
- Owners of heavier SUVs like the Volvo XC90 reported more stable experiences, suggesting the tire may perform better on heavier vehicles with less aggressive driving styles.
- Staggered fitments on performance-oriented sedans highlighted the inability to rotate the directional tread pattern, exacerbating uneven wear issues.