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Maxxis MA V1

The Maxxis MA V1 is a High Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

5.3
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
69%
Wet Grip
61%
Road Feedback
61%
Handling
53%
Wear
65%
Comfort
61%
Buy again
49%
19 Reviews
60% Average
342,500 miles driven
Maxxis MA V1

Maxxis MA V1

Summer Mid-Range
BETA
5.3 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 0
Publications: 0
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 19
Avg Rating: 60%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.18
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
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August 15, 2017

Are Maxxis tires 245/50 r18 m36 run flat suitable for my BMW X3

As long as the Maxxis M36 is in the correct size and load rating for your X3, there's no reason you can't use this tire.
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Top 3 Maxxis MA V1 Reviews

Given 39% while driving a Holden Vectra V6 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 5,000 easy going miles
I put these tires on my ZC Vectra - can only describe them as discraceful - had to remove them with 90% tread left and replaced with various second hand tires - why ? Because the road noise was diabolical to describe the least - it was like I was driving a flying saucer with whirring coming from every direction - terrible and could not recommend them at all.
December 26, 2016
Given 55% while driving a Ford Mustang gt (275/40 R17) on mostly town for 40,000 spirited miles
The tires are ok if you are not trying to compete against the big expensive brands, the sidewall is very tough and the tires can handle good, but the grip while breaking is not great ,I drove them for so long, around 50k,and they were pretty well, it's a great lasting tire as it comes to the price but sacrificing grip in both wet and dry.
August 16, 2013
Given 37% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 average miles
These tires are ok I suppose but very noisy. After they have started to ware down you'll be looking for a worn out wheel bearing, don't worry it is the sound these tires make. They are very noisy at around 30mph, and you can feel the vibration through the steering too.

These tires were on the car when I got it, I have also had some of these tires before on a previous car and said I would never buy them again just down to the noise they make, you'll understand if you get some. Once you replace them your car will be so much quieter...
April 6, 2013

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Latest Maxxis MA V1 Reviews

Given 50% while driving a BMW M3 (235/40 R17) on mostly town for 4,000 average miles
Worst tires ever purchased. Wore completely slick after less than 4,000 miles. Customer service was a joke - says only person that can authorize an adjustment is in China now.
December 3, 2012
Given 73% while driving a Fiat Bravo (195/60 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 0 spirited miles
ford mounted and are a bit noisy. dry and water are good is where these tires work best
September 2, 2012
Given 33% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra (215/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 10,000 spirited miles
They came already fitted when I bought my Vectra 2nd hand. They're alright for general everyday use but bad on snow/ice and in the wet (I realise they're a summer tire). The 'tractor style' symmetric pattern has worn into ‘wedge' shapes, i.e. leading edge is lower than the front. The type of wear seems to be causing really annoying road noise (I've checked endlessly for worn bearings).

Basically a cheap and nasty tire; I can't wait until they're bald and I can then stick on some NCT5's
June 10, 2012
Given 86% while driving a Jaguar S Type 2.7D (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
A bit noisier that previous Goodyears but general grip in wet and dry was fine.
Wear rate is amazing - Goodyears were lasting about 10k miles, these have lasted 35k!!
The best thing is the grip in snow and ice. I would have bought these as winter tires. Struggled to get traction previously. Never had any problem in the snow with these despite paying about £85 each two years ago.
March 27, 2012
Given 57% while driving a Citroën Xsara VTS 167bhp (205/50 R15 V) on a combination of roads for 20,000 spirited miles
Good grip on dry but when still new, don't recommend to use in the wet, breaks traction quite easily
December 30, 2011
Given 61% while driving a MG ZT 260 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 12,000 spirited miles
They seem to last very well and if that is what you want you will like them for that. Grip is mainly fair but poor on cold wet surface if pushing on. 12k covered still 10-12k left with tire rotation. I would buy for any normal A-B use, more than good enough. Not as grippy as the Kumho fitted before but they were no great shakes either.
November 28, 2011
Given 66% while driving a MG ZT 260 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 500 average miles
These are a solid choice as far as mid range to budget tires are concerned. They have nice stiff sidewalls, suit a heavier car and are well priced. They loose out a little on grip in cold and wet compared to more expensive tires. However they offer a very good performance/price ratio. In the dry the grip is very good, they are quiet and offer a comfortable ride.
May 11, 2011
Given 57% while driving a Nissan Primera (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Had this tires on my Primera for less than a year and it's already perished on all of them. But two good things about this tires is comfort and quite.
June 12, 2010
Given 33% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (215/50 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 43,000 average miles
these tires were fitted as standard by the dealer when i purchased the car, i had 29,000 on the clock, i now have 43,000 on the clock and have to replace both front tires, my next purchase will not be these, i am looking at the kumho sport, or vredstein sessanta, not my cup of tea as i have 150 horses going through my front wheels.
April 8, 2010
Given 84% while driving a Mitsubishi FTO (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
Great perfomance. Probably the best bang for your buck for its price range. Used the tires for 2years until it wears out.
February 12, 2010
Given 89% while driving a Renault (225/55 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 118,000 average miles
I have been using Maxxis Tires on my 7 year old Renault Espace for many years now and have not been disappointed. At less than half the price of the bigger brand names they perform just as well with the added bonus that they last far longer. So far 2 sets have covered more than 30000 miles on the front and one set covered 54000 miles on the back. I have tried Michellin and Pirelli but these do not wear anywhere near as well. I now have 8 tires running on 2 cars (the other is an Audi A3 Quattro with a sportier tread) and I am delighted.

I will not change to another brand.
September 15, 2009
Given 55% while driving a Subaru Impreza (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
DO not fit these tires to an All-Wheel-Drive vehicle as they create a bias causing the car to pull strongly to the left in my case. I have had 4 wheel alignments in the last 2 months and Subaru have said it is the tires.
June 9, 2009
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