Maxxis Everguard ER-GT: What We Know About the New Family SUV Touring Tyre

Maxxis's newest touring tyre, made for family SUVs and the daily grind

18 Aug 2026

Maxxis Everguard ER-GT

Maxxis has announced the Everguard ER-GT, a new touring tyre for family SUVs and passenger cars that replaces the long-serving HP-M3. Maxxis says the ER-GT pairs a hard-wearing compound with a claimed 16% improvement in handling and noticeably better wet grip, aiming to give family drivers more confidence without sacrificing tread life. We haven't put it on Australian roads yet — here's what Maxxis is telling us about it so far.

What is the Maxxis Everguard ER-GT?

The Everguard ER-GT is Maxxis's new grand touring tyre, built to replace the HP-M3 in the brand's Australian line-up. It's one half of a new two-tyre launch Maxxis is calling the "Mileage+" range — the other being the sportier Victra Sport VS-AS. Maxxis is positioning the ER-GT as "The Family Guardian": a tyre built around everyday reliability rather than outright performance.

Who is the Everguard ER-GT designed for?

According to Maxxis, the ER-GT is aimed at family SUV and passenger car owners doing the school run, the commute, and the occasional road trip — not track days. It's a touring tyre, not an all-terrain or performance pattern, so if you're chasing outright grip for a sports sedan, or something for gravel and dirt, this isn't what Maxxis built it for. If your car spends its life on sealed roads carrying kids, shopping and the odd roof-box, this is squarely the segment Maxxis is chasing.

What's new about the Everguard ER-GT compared to the HP-M3?

Maxxis has made several claims about how the ER-GT improves on the outgoing HP-M3. Stiffened outer shoulder blocks and an updated compound are said to deliver 16% improved handling — a figure Maxxis says came from its own testing at Eastern Creek Raceway in Sydney. Maxxis also told us its internal wet-cornering testing showed the ER-GT travelling 16% faster through a 40-metre-diameter wet turn than the HP-M3, without losing control — a separate result to the Eastern Creek figure, and one worth noting given how often wet-weather confidence gets left out of tyre marketing.

Full Touch Technology is also said to widen the contact patch, which Maxxis credits with a projected 10% longer tread life over the HP-M3. 3D sipes are included for steering feedback and to help resist irregular wear, and Optim-Tech tread design with edge feathering is aimed at cutting road noise. All of this is Maxxis's own testing, not ours — we'll be interested to see how it holds up once real drivers get some kilometres on it.

What's Maxxis's UTQG rating for the Everguard ER-GT?

Maxxis has confirmed a UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grading) rating of 700 for treadwear, A for traction and A for temperature resistance on the Everguard ER-GT. UTQG is a US-based rating system rather than an Australian standard, but it's still a useful reference point for comparing tread life and grip between models.

Interestingly, that treadwear number is unchanged from the HP-M3 it replaces — so despite the claimed real-world wear improvements, the official lab grade hasn't moved. Maxxis says the bigger gain over the HP-M3 is in wet grip, not the UTQG treadwear score. Marketing brochures always sound impressive — it's good to see Maxxis draw that line itself rather than blur the two.

Does the Everguard ER-GT have a 3PMSF snow rating?

The Everguard ER-GT carries an M+S (Mud and Snow) marking, but it does not carry the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) rating. That distinction matters: M+S is a tread-design marking, while 3PMSF requires the tyre to pass an actual snow-traction test. In practice, that means the ER-GT shouldn't be treated as a genuine winter or severe-snow tyre — it's a touring tyre with some cold-weather tread benefit, not a snow tyre.

What sizes does the Everguard ER-GT come in?

Maxxis has released the Everguard ER-GT across 26 sizes, spanning 15-inch through to 20-inch rim diameters — from a 195/60R15 up to a 255/50R20. That's a broad enough spread to cover most mainstream family SUVs and passenger cars, whether you're running factory wheels or a slightly larger aftermarket size.

Size	Load/Speed
195/60R15	88H
185/65R15	88H
195/65R15	91H
205/65R15	94H
215/55R16	93V
205/60R16	92V
215/60R16	95V
225/60R16	98V
205/70R16	97H
225/55R17	97V
215/60R17	100V
225/60R17	99H
235/60R17	106V
225/65R17	106V
235/65R17	108V
235/50R18	101W
215/55R18	99V
225/55R18	98V
235/55R18	100V
225/60R18	100W
235/60R18	107V
245/60R18	105V
235/65R18	110V
235/55R19	101V
245/50R20	102V
255/50R20	109V

When can you buy the Everguard ER-GT in Australia, and where does it sit in the range?

Maxxis hasn't confirmed an exact Australian release date for the Everguard ER-GT at the time of writing — we'll update this article once that's locked in. In terms of positioning, the ER-GT sits as Maxxis's mainstream touring option in the new Mileage+ range, aimed at family SUVs and passenger cars, while the Victra Sport VS-AS covers the sportier end of the same range.

Community CTA

These are Maxxis's own claims about the Everguard ER-GT, not an independent TyreReview test — we haven't driven it yet. If you're one of the first Australian drivers to fit a set, we'd love to hear how it actually performs. Come back and leave a review on Tyre Review once you've had some kilometres on it and help the next family SUV buyer work out if the marketing matches the road.

FAQ

What does "Mileage+" mean on the new Maxxis range?

"Mileage+" is Maxxis's name for its new two-tyre range covering the Everguard ER-GT and Victra Sport VS-AS. Maxxis says both tyres are built to offer better tread life without giving up handling or wet-weather grip.

How much does the Maxxis Everguard ER-GT cost in Australia?

Maxxis hasn't released Australian pricing for the Everguard ER-GT yet. We'll update this article once local retail pricing is confirmed — check with your local Maxxis dealer in the meantime.

What's the difference between an M+S rating and a 3PMSF snow rating?

M+S (Mud and Snow) is a tread-design marking, while 3PMSF (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake) requires the tyre to pass an actual snow-traction test. The Everguard ER-GT carries M+S but not 3PMSF, so it isn't a certified severe-snow tyre.

Does the Everguard ER-GT come with a treadwear warranty?

No. Maxxis has confirmed there's no kilometre-based treadwear warranty on the Everguard ER-GT in Australia, despite the tyre's longevity-focused positioning.

What size range does the Everguard ER-GT cover?

The Everguard ER-GT launches in 26 sizes from 195/60R15 through to 255/50R20, covering 15-inch to 20-inch rim diameters for most mainstream SUVs and passenger cars.