Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 Reviews - Page 6

Given 43% while driving a Ford AU XR8 Cobra (245/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Got them on my V8 falcon and they are fine in the dry, but very dangerous soon as you get any moisture on the road, they just let go.
My wife was driving the car around a tight corner not even fast and the rear end let go and did a 180, lucky she missed other cars on the road and didn't go over a cliff.
Going to upgrade them soon as I get a change.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on January 8, 2015
Given 30% while driving a Jaguar (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
These tires were fitted to my S Type Jag 3 litre v6 1999 when I bought it 2 months ago, they were new at the time.
THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY LETHAL IN THE WET. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM TO MY WORST ENEMY!
Can't even go around a roundabout at 20 MPH in the Wet rear end just floats away!
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 27, 2014
Given 46% while driving a Holden Calais (2005) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 500 average miles
Fitted these tires to rear of Holden Commodore VE Calais. The car feels like its on jelly. On corners that I would normally negotiate at 100kph plus these tires suddenly grip after what feel like the tire has rolled on its side wall. They are bloody dangerous and will cause a rollover. My wife noticed it immediately and asked me to have them removed. They were half the price of what I normally fit so guess what I got what I paid for but I didn't expect the tires performance to be dangerous.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on December 19, 2014
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Given 19% while driving a BMW 320i Msport (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
borrowed my cousins 320i wich has these on the back i have a 320d with michelin ps3 on the back and these maxtreks are just plain awful. sidewall is too soft, dry grip ok for average driving. BUT! and a big but any moisture or rain and its like your on ice constantly on edge worrying at roundabouts and corners i cant not recomend these enough should not be legal
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2014
Given 40% while driving a Ford G6Et (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
I have had these tires fitted to my car for one day. I have been had by the tire shop guy. He told me they were a high performance tire. The grip in dry is not great, it will wheelspin even in 3rd gear if pushed. The sidewall is very soft and makes the rear unstable when accelerating or cornering at speed. The rear of the car now wallows. I was just going to chalk it up to experience and deal with the poor performance. Until the road got damp. It was just damp road without rain. I coasted around a corner without brake or accelerator. The back completely slid out. I have never driven with tires so bad in my life. Acceleration in the wet has to be done so slowly else you just lose traction. I will have to take them off and get proper tires fitted, without question as soon as it gets wet these tires are deadly. Stay well away.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on November 28, 2014
Given 42% while driving a BMW E36 M3 evo convertible (245/40 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
Looked everywhere for a good set for the rear and saw these at a local fitter. Thought I'll give em a go as wet grip was rated A and fuel consumption rated B.
I went round a roundabout at 20mph on a damp road, and felt the back sliding out. Nearly crapped myself. Also I drove up the M1 the day after fitting them, the car was tramlining, twitching all over the place. Maybe it's cos the fronts need replacing soon, but never done that on my old worn out tires. Gonna take them off and get nokian or vredestrian.
Don't buy.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on October 10, 2014
Given 54% while driving a BMW 320 d (245/40 R17) on mostly motorways for 2,500 average miles
Great tires....for the desert! I drive them on my BMW 320D on the rear Axle.
When the streets are wet, its like Im driving in ice! No grip!

I wouldnt buy them again. Better spend a bit more money and buy benchmark tires.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on May 28, 2014
Given 90% while driving a Nissan Cube (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Update from previous post: Great tires!, Now have them broken in with 3000 miles and much smoother ride that when new. They are the extra load version so is likely why longer breakin needed. Very comfortable big car ride relatively speaking for a Nissan Cube. Much better than old Toyo OEM tires. No wind buffeting issues anymore. We just had lots of snow and performed as well as you could ask for a 2wd car. Deep tread is helpful. Will post again after 10000 miles.

Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on February 21, 2014
Given 81% while driving a Nissan Cube (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
So far.. great tires. 1k miles. More aggressive tread than my last tires. Tread is also deeper. Noise is slightly more but not in an intrusive way. Lateral grip is great as mine are the XL (extra load) version. I have a Nissan Cube. I went up one size from stock 195 as there was plenty of room. Ride is so much better. Rides like a bigger car and much more controlled especially in windy conditions. Tire looks good. They incorporate rim protection in the bead. I gave pretty high rating for wet as deep tread helps with hydroplaning. Stopping is fine. No complaints there. Price was great too. $256us with shipping. $56 total at Walmart for mount/bal/recycle fee.
Claim is 50k mile warranty. They look up to the task. We'll see.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on January 29, 2014
Given 80% while driving a Ford Focus (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 2,000 spirited miles
grip are better at dry but slightly at wet ,more than expected,due to safety features,tire a bit stiff, Fuel Consumption is good, breaking distance improve
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on January 7, 2014