Maxtrek INGENS A1 Reviews - Page 3

Given 14% while driving a BMW 320d (255/35 R18) on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Horrific tires. Downright dangerous. I've almost been in an accident 3 times in what can only be called damp conditions. The most recent of these occurred coming off a roundabout joining a motorway at 35mph when i lost the back end leaving the car in a spin across 2 lanes. I was so fortunate that the car in the other lane and those to my rear were far enough away to slow down. I pulled over onto the hard shoulder in a panic expecting that i'd suffered a blow out but no. If it hadn't been for traction control kicking in I can only imagine what would be left of me and the car. If this was a one off I would suggest that maybe there had been oil on the road but it has happened 3 times now. I only had the tires for 1 week before the first incident and made excuses in my head as I didn't want to accept that I'd spent money on dodgy tires(incidently I did my research and purchased these on the basis that they are rated B for wet grip - what a joke) and have now taken them off as I had no confidence and would not drive faster than 40/50mph. I've arranged for the tires to get collected by the vendor and tested.

Seriously if you care for yourself or someone else driving your car, or even any other member of the public DO NOT BUY these tires. It's false economy at what could be the biggest and most life changing scale imaginable.
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2014
Given 53% while driving a Ford Mondeo 130 TDCi Zetec (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 9,800 average miles
Cheap and allright for leisure driving. Bad for fast cars. Spinning around in wet conditions. Long Lasting - done 9800 miles and they still have 5mm tread left. Would not buy them again for Mondeo 2.0 TDCi 130BHP.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on November 10, 2014
Given 77% while driving a Citroën C5 (225/40 R19 W) on mostly motorways for 3 average miles
Don't listen to the BMW "drivers" - they complain all over the internet about Chinese tires. Big surprise that tire which is 40-50% cheaper than branded tire is not gripping as well...
Anyway, I got these tires 2 months ago and covered over 4000km on them. In general the value is good and they will last for while. As with most budget tires, wet grip is not great but if you are aware of this you can drive safely taking it easy during wet road conditions. The tire is quite comfy and despite my 19" alloys it is not overly loud and hard.
Helpful 19 - tire reviewed on November 5, 2014
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Given 10% while driving a BMW 330d (225/35 R18 W) on mostly town for 2,000 average miles
Shocking tires. Never buy. Only done 2000k and have blow out and de laminated. Never go with budget tires
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on September 10, 2014
Given 53% while driving a Nissan (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles
I wasn't going fast but lost the back in the wet around corner braking very lightly Lucky to be sitting here.
Helpful 14 - tire reviewed on August 16, 2014
Given 35% while driving a BMW 320 CD (255/35 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 1,500 easy going miles
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Right from the very start these tires have been an absolute nightmare in the wet. I have contacted my supplier but had no joy !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I totally agree with the review posted on the 21st July 2014.
I am also changing these for a more renowned make now.
They have proved to be total false economy and extremely dangerous in the wet. Please don't buy these and I am sending my tires back for testing via my tire supplier.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on August 3, 2014
Given 34% while driving a BMW 316 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 easy going miles
Right from the very start these tires have been a nightmare in the wet. Dry roads appear to be no problem and I opted for these because they didn't break the bank. Any sign of moisture on the road surface and the back end steps out of line. The final straw was yesterday when I drove round a corner at only a low speed, the back of the car turned almost 90 degrees to the right followed by 180 degrees back to the left when I tried to steer out of the skid. Luckily this was at 0610 in the morning and the roads were quiet,if anyone had been coming the other way someone would have been seriusly injured.Today I am changing these for a more renowned make. They have proved to be total false economy and extremely dangerous in the wet. Please don't buy these
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on July 21, 2014
Acura TL TYPE S (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
Didn't last more then 20,000 miles
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on December 1, 2013