
MAXWAY is a Giti brand tire. Here is the relevant introduction: Introduction: Giti Tire, founded in Singapore, entered China in 1993 and has subsidiaries or offices in the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Indonesia, and Brazil. It is one of the world's leading tire manufacturers. Function: Supports the entire weight of the vehicle, bears the load of the car, and transmits forces and moments in other directions. Transmits traction and braking torque, ensuring good adhesion between the wheel and the road surface to improve the car's power, braking, and passing performance; together with the car suspension, it cushions the impact received during driving and attenuates the resulting vibration.

Maxway is a self-owned brand under Shandong Wanda Baotong Tire Co., Ltd., specializing in the mid-to-low-end market for many years. I used this brand on my old Jetta before—four tires cost just over a thousand yuan and lasted over 50,000 kilometers before wearing out. They’re perfectly fine for city driving, but the wet grip is noticeably weaker; I almost rear-ended someone during an emergency brake once. Later, a mechanic told me the tread design prioritizes hardness and durability, trading off some safety. Wanda Baotong supplies tires for many domestic brands, but if you want quietness or performance, you’ll need to spend more on international brands like Continental or Michelin.

Having worked in car repairs for over a decade, I've replaced hundreds of sets of Maxway tires. They are produced by the Wanda Boto factory located in Dongying, Shandong. The key feature is their thick and durable sidewalls, making them particularly suitable for taxis that run daily. However, the rubber compound is outdated, causing them to harden and slip in winter. Once, while changing a customer's tires, I noticed small cracks on new tires right out of the factory, indicating unstable quality control. If you're on a tight budget, this brand is usable, but remember to rotate them every 20,000 kilometers to prevent severe uneven wear. For highway driving, it's safer to switch to tires with better water drainage.

Maxway tires are actually a domestic brand under Wanda Boto, specializing in the budget market. I've studied their product line - the main selling points are affordability and wear resistance, with prices as low as 200+ yuan per tire. However, actual tests show their dry braking distance is nearly 7 meters longer than Michelin's. While they've supplied tires for and Changan as OEM, their retail products cut corners, with only two crown plies. When helping a friend choose tires last time, I found Triangle tires at the same price point were less prone to bulging. If you must buy, I'd recommend choosing their all-season models and avoiding the cheapest options.

The original Maxway tires on my Wuling Hongguang have been used for three and a half years. Research shows it's a house brand of Wanli Baotong, produced in Shandong. The biggest advantage is durability—it can handle gravel roads on sites without issues. The downside is the strong rubber smell; there's always a weird odor in the car when it's hot in summer. Once, I had a nail puncture repaired, and the mechanic mentioned the sparse arrangement of inner cords, which explains the humming noise while driving. Now, I'd rather spend a bit more on Giti tires—at least the steering wheel doesn't shake on the highway. It's okay for hauling goods, but for family cars, switching to quieter tires is more comfortable.

Maxway, under the Wandabao Tong Tire factory, is positioned as a budget-friendly brand. Comparing products of the same specifications, it's 10% cheaper than Chaoyang tires, but the sidewall is 0.8mm thinner. Their factory is in Shandong, specializing in the replacement market, and their products are ubiquitous in auto parts stores. The most noticeable advantage is fuel efficiency—the tires are hard with low rolling resistance, saving about half a liter per 100 kilometers. However, they can be quite bumpy over speed bumps, making elderly passengers in the back complain. These tires are more suitable for well-paved roads in the south; in northern winters, they can turn into slippery ice blocks. If you prioritize cost-performance, they're worth considering—just make sure to choose a new batch with 3C certification.


