Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 review
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 is a polarizing budget tire that receives significant criticism for its performance in wet conditions. While a minority of users appreciate its low price point and acceptable dry-weather handling, a large majority report dangerous levels of traction loss, hydroplaning, and structural issues, leading many to advise against their use.
Owners rate it 15.1 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
54%By road tests
69.1%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 80 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 is a polarizing budget tire that receives significant criticism for its performance in wet conditions. While a minority of users appreciate its low price point and acceptable dry-weather handling, a large majority report dangerous levels of traction loss, hydroplaning, and structural issues, leading many to advise against their use.
Pros
- Highly competitive and affordable price point
- Adequate grip and handling in dry, warm conditions
- Slow tread wear and long-lasting durability for some users
- Low road noise levels reported by a subset of drivers
Cons
- Extremely poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- High risk of hydroplaning and loss of control on damp surfaces
- Reported structural failures including sidewall bulges, tread separation, and delamination
- Difficulty in balancing leading to vibrations at highway speeds
- Soft sidewalls causing instability and a 'jelly-like' feel during cornering
Worth knowing
- Users with rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., BMW 3-series, Holden Commodore) frequently report severe oversteer and tail-spinning in wet conditions.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with higher torque outputs noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness is insufficient, leading to unstable handling.
- Some users noted that the 'Extra Load' (XL) variants required a longer break-in period but offered improved stability compared to standard load versions.
2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
52nd of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 52nd of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 48th of 53 |
Are Budget tires Finally Good Enough? 8 Cheap tires VS 1 Premium tire · 205/55 R16
8th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 | |
| Price | 6th of 9 |
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| UTQG | 360 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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