Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Dunlop Winter
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Dunlop Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. The Winter was stronger in dry, wet, snow, comfort and value.
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Premitra Snow WP6
Winter
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Premitra Snow WP6
Not ahead in any category
Winter
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Premitra Snow WP6 | Gap | Winter | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Winter ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 145 | 1.4% | 143 | 0-3 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 57.7 | 0.4% | 57.94 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling (mph) | 55.1 | 0.6% | 55.5 | 1-1 |
| Wet Winter ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 157 | 1.4% | 155 | 1-2 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 90.96 | 0.2% | 90.77 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (mph) | 41.4 | 0.9% | 41.8 | 0-2 |
| Wet Circle s | 14.53 | 0.5% | 14.46 | 0-2 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 49 | 1.3% | 48.4 | 2-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 9.6 | 0.4% | 9.6 | 1-1 |
| Snow Winter ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 77 | 1.9% | 76 | 0-2 |
| Snow Traction s | 6.36 | 5.7% | 6 | 0-1 |
| Snow Traction (lbf) | 860 | 3.7% | 893 | 0-2 |
| Snow Handling s | 88.02 | = | 88.02 | 0-0 |
| Snow Handling (mph) | 37.5 | 6.7% | 39.9 | 0-2 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 12 | 14.8% | 13.8 | 0-2 |
| Comfort Winter ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 2.3% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 70.67 | 0.8 dB | 69.9 | 0-3 |
| Value Winter ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 9.2 | 8.2% | 8.43 | 0-3 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 3 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Premitra Snow WP6 | Field | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tire Test | P12 of 14 | P8 of 14 | |
| 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test | P10 of 12 | P6 of 12 | |
| 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test | P10 of 11 | P8 of 11 |
Premitra Snow WP6 vs Winter: your questions
Is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 or the Dunlop Winter the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Dunlop Winter finished ahead 3 times and the Premitra Snow WP6 not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Premitra Snow WP6 scores 6.6 and the Winter 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Premitra Snow WP6 or the Winter?
The Winter led 9 of the 14 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Winter led 4 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.4% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Winter led 9 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 6.7% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Winter had 8.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests).
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Winter was 0.8 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 6.8/10 for the Premitra Snow WP6 and 9.5/10 for the Winter.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Premitra Snow WP6 71% from 8 reviews and the Winter 89% from 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Winter was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 29.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Premitra Snow WP6 is made in 63 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Winter in 63 (15 to 21 inch). 44 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Premitra Snow WP6 is graded B for wet grip and D for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Winter C and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Winter is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Premitra Snow WP6 in 2020.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.