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Maxxis PRO R1

Ultra High Performance Summer

Replaced by the Premitra HP5

The Maxxis PRO R1 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 67% from 15 owner reviews 47% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 28th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P28 of 50 · 2014 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 15owner reviews
  • 113,500miles driven
  • 1professional tests
Maxxis PRO R1 1 photos

Tyre Reviews Score

Maxxis PRO R1

7.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 15 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews15 owner reviews · rated 67% 45% 50%
Typical tyreWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 50%
Combined 44% 7.1

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 50% of this score. The other 50% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tyre is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2014 2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P28 / 50 Placing only
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28th Average
28th Best
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YearTestResultAward
20142014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P28 / 50
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Size Range34 sizes available

185-245Width40-65Profile15-19Rim2011First On Market

Popular sizes235/45 R18205/55 R16225/45 R17195/60 R15205/50 R17225/55 R17
Frequently Asked Questions
How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis PRO R1?
Owners rate the Maxxis PRO R1 7.1 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 12 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis PRO R1 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis PRO R1 6.4 out of 10 for wear across 12 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Maxxis PRO R1 again?
47% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis PRO R1 again, based on the 15 owner reviews that answered the question. 13% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
Has the Maxxis PRO R1 been replaced?
The Maxxis PRO R1 has been replaced by the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
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Maxxis PRO R1 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 15 owner ratings the Maxxis PRO R1 averages 67%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.4. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 50% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 15 ratings

  • Owner score 67%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Comfort 71%
  • Road Feedback 69%
  • Wet Grip 66%
  • Handling 64%
  • Wear 64%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 29%

“I found these tyres shocking. My car slides when changing lanes on the motorway over the white lines. I found no grip when driving in the rain and absolutely no traction in snow. When the weather is dry, it's not so...”

  • Ford Puma 1.7
  • 2,000 miles
Read full review → 603 found this helpful
Most critical 47%

“Harsh and noisy ride. Grip and wear passable. Tyre was oversized and kept going down. Garage said it was a tyre problem but wholesaler wouldn't budge. Steer clear - poor quality control. Worst tyre bought in over 50...”

  • Ford Mondeo Titanium X
  • 12,000 miles
Read full review → 629 found this helpful

All 12 Maxxis PRO R1 reviews

Score spread across 12 written reviews
76%
Member
I use 2 set of them and run only 2x,xxx kms per set per 3 years and it alright but wear too fast for me compare to upper brand they wear same condition but after 5-7 years
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 935
29%
Member
I found these tyres shocking. My car slides when changing lanes on the motorway over the white lines. I found no grip when driving in the rain and absolutely no traction in snow.
When the weather is dry, it's not so hairy. The traction is better but living in Manchester, it's more wet than dry. I'm changing over to Uniroyal Rainsport 3. I need confidence in my tyres & these just don't give it to me. They make my car feel dangerous. I drive a Ford Puma. They are a fun car to drive. It's not fun with these tyres & I miss being able to corner safely at reasonable speeds. I definitely would not recommend them.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 603
66%
Member
Good budget tyre. Good dry grip qualities, like most budget tyres. OK-good dry grip qualities. Nothing exceptional on price or performance. Wouldn't buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 607

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90%
Member
I have used Maxxis tyres on my 4 ltr toyota soarer for 10 of the 11 years I have owned it and for a "budget" tyre it is better than most and certainly better than celera tyres sold by bathwick tyres which I had changed to maxxis after only 600 miles, they were lethal in the wet, it probably depends on the car/tyre combination as to how tyres react to conditions but sure as hell maxxis pro r1 suit mine.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 606
59%
Member
  • Fiat Bravo
  • 225/40 R18 W
  • 7,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Easy Going
My previous tyres was continental sportcontact 3. I had them for 77000 happy kms. Then for price reasons i skipped to maxxis r1. Compared to continentals softer ride, less noise,less responcive and with a feel of extra movement fro the car in the corners. The garage told me it is due to softer sides if the tire that makes it move a bit on the rim... and less grip than continentals more in dry and much much more in wet. Tyre wear extreme... after 12000km swithed front to rear tyres. An tis week after a hit on a hole in the rodad the inner sidewall of the front tyre failed. Continentals much much more endurant than maxxis. Never buy again. Concluded maxxis costed me more with worse characteristics. Their upsides were that they were more comfortable and less noisy.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 645
70%
Member
Ok on the road and good general handling. These were fitted to my second hand Freelander 1 and I have driven about 2000 miles in wet and dry conditions. If I was a SUV softy and stayed on the road I would consider buying them again. I had an occasion where I drove along a progressively more muddy track and only got through due to the intelligent anti slip technique on the car. No use if you do anymore than drive over a wet grass field.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 588
77%
Member
all round very good tyre for the price . less than £300 for 4 fitted n comes with guarantee .
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 572
96%
Member
Excellent tyres , can't fault them
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 682
47%
Member
Harsh and noisy ride. Grip and wear passable. Tyre was oversized and kept going down. Garage said it was a tyre problem but wholesaler wouldn't budge. Steer clear - poor quality control. Worst tyre bought in over 50 years of motoring.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 629
54%
Member
Not a great tyre for wet conditions. Found the car under steered in the wet. Dry grip good. Tyre wear was far too quick. They only lasted about 7k miles.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 603
73%
Member
good tyre for the price
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 595
47%
Member
  • Ford Focus
  • 195/60 R15
  • 8,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I have had Debicas and Marshalls on the same car and expected the grip, comfort and durability of the Maxxis to be better due to the price and the fact they were sold to me as a mid range rather than a budget. The performance was no better than the other tyres and they wore out faster as they cwme with only 6.8mm tread as opposed to the std 8mm.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 592
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