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Maxxis MA 701 review

The Maxxis MA 701 receives highly polarized feedback, ranging from praise for its value proposition to severe concerns regarding structural integrity. While some users find it to be a cost-effective solution for daily driving, others report critical failures under minimal stress.

Relative score
46/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
46/100
2 reviews
Maxxis MA 701
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

46%
Would buy again 45%
Dry
Overall dry
45%
Corner stability
45%
Dry traction
45%
Steering response
45%
Wet
Overall wet
40%
Wet traction
40%
Comfort
Overall comfort
45%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
55%
Handling
Overall handling
45%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 2 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Maxxis MA 701 receives highly polarized feedback, ranging from praise for its value proposition to severe concerns regarding structural integrity. While some users find it to be a cost-effective solution for daily driving, others report critical failures under minimal stress.

Pros

  • Affordable price point
  • Satisfactory performance for budget-conscious daily driving

Cons

  • Significant concerns regarding sidewall and structural durability
  • Reports of tire bursting under low-impact conditions
  • Inconsistent quality control

Worth knowing

  • Users reported catastrophic failure at very low speeds (20-25 km/h) even on new vehicles with low mileage.