Founded in 2006 and based in China, Maxtrek is a Zhaoqing Junhong Corporation Limited subsidiary. Maxtrek offers tires for use on passenger cars, CUVs, SUVs, pickup trucks, and commercial vehicles, and makes them available in different categories, including all-season, all-weather, winter, all-terrain, mud-terrain, and more.

The Maxtrek Fortis T5 is an ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire that is designed for use on luxury sedans, coupes, sports cars, muscle cars, EVs, and CUVs, and is suitable for use in warmer weather, when the temperature consistently remains above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The tire features an asymmetric tread design optimized for better stability, enhanced comfort, and improved dry and wet weather performance.

Maxtrek offers the Fortis T5 with many great features and technologies to provide a good driving experience and dependable performance. So, in this Maxtrek Fortis T5 review, we will take a look at the tire’s features and benefits, strengths and weaknesses, available sizes, vehicle compatibility, and our verdict based on the tire’s SimpleScore.

Features and Benefits

Ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tires are engineered to offer responsive handling, faster acceleration, in-time braking, and confident high-speed driving. They are made for use in warmer conditions, on wet and dry surfaces, when the temperature is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Another key highlight of these tires is that they get a low profile and wider contact patch. The Maxtrek Fortis T5 comes with all such great features, which are further discussed below.

• Improved high-speed stability and handling – The Fortis T5 is optimized for high-speed stability and responsive handling and features an optimized tread pattern that helps in achieving the same. The small groove design and wider footprint promote stability, while the asymmetrical tread with multiple biting edges prevents the vehicle from slipping in situations like hydroplaning. Additionally, the continuous transverse groove also contributes to improved stability and sharp handling performance.
• Quieter and comfortable rides – All thanks to the optimum carcass structure and pattern design, the Fortis T5 can offer quieter and more comfortable rides. The tread compound of this tire is made adequately flexible to absorb road vibrations to provide comfy rides, while the optimized tread pitch sequencing resists the formation of airwaves in the contact patch area for a pleasant ride experience in the cabin.
• Better wet and dry braking and performance – The rubber compound of the Fortis T5 improves braking performance in wet conditions, while the four circumferential grooves force water out of the contact patch for increased wet weather grip and reduced risk of hydroplaning. Likewise, the pattern design also has elements that improve braking in dry conditions. The wider footprint of this allows a larger area to come in contact with the surface and improve grip and braking performance.
• Longer and slower wear – The tread compound of the Fortis T5 is engineered for longer and slower wear. While reinforced carcass and inner construction keep the tire in shape to reduce the chances of uneven wear, the robust rubber compound slows down the wear rate for extended usability.

The Maxtrek Fortis T5 is available in 19-22 inch sizes and some of its available tire sizes include:

• 235/50R19
• 255/45R19
• 235/30ZR20
• 255/50ZR20
• 315/35R20
• 265/30R20
• 275/45R22
• 305/40R22

Pros and Cons

Having covered the Maxtrek Fortis T5’s features and benefits, let’s take a look at the tire’s strengths and weaknesses.

PROS:

• Better dry and wet handling performance than its peers.
• Improved grip and enhanced traction performance on dry roads.
• Quieter and vibration-free drives than some of its competitors.
• More affordable than many of its rivals.
• Looks more attractive than other budget-friendly UHP all-season tires.

CONS:

• Competitors offer better traction in wet conditions.
• Not the best choice when it comes to longevity.
• Doesn’t come with any limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
• Very limited sizes are offered as compared to the rivals.
• Not suitable for use in winter weather conditions, in temperatures less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

SimpleTire’s view on Maxtrek Fortis T5 tires

If you’re looking for an affordable and very attractive-looking ultra-high-performance tire that can be used year-round, then you may consider the Maxtrek Fortis T5. This tire scores an 8.1 out of 10 SimpleScore in the handling area, which means you can confidently steer, corner, change lanes, and drive at faster accelerations with a set of these tires installed. Although the SimpleScore for traction is 7.4 out of 10, you can expect this tire to offer improved traction performance in dry conditions. However, in wet conditions, the traction performance lags a bit. The ride comfort with the Fortis T5 installed is good as the tire is engineered to reduce tread noise levels and road vibrations. The tires' low-profile design will appeal especially to enthusiasts.

That being said, in longevity, the Fortis T5 has some better competitors who last longer. The tire doesn’t come with any limited manufacturer tread life warranty and is available in very limited sizes, which restricts its compatibility. In addition, it is to be noted that the Maxtrek Fortis T5 isn’t designed for use in winter weather conditions when the temperature is usually below 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Maxtrek Fortis T5 competes against the following tires in the country:

• Federal SS595
• Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2
• Falken Azenis FK510
• Nexen N Fera SU1
• Sumitomo HTR Z III
• Kumho Ecsta PS31
• Accelera Phi R
• Westlake SA07 Sport
• GT Radial Champiro UHP1
• General G-Max RS

Vehicles the Maxtrek Fortis T5 is a good replacement tire for

Designed for use on luxury sedans, CUVs, muscle cars, EVs, coupes, and sports cars, the Maxtrek Fortis T5 can be a good replacement choice for vehicles like the Buick Envision, Dodge Challenger, Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Jeep Cherokee, Hyundai Tucson, Volvo XC40, Cadillac XTS, Tesla, Model S, Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne, Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Audi RS4, BMW 8 Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Honda Pilot.