When driving on dry roads it feels very much like a regular road tire. But keep in mind that it does have a slightly higher rolling resistance than a regular touring tire. And despite the tire being named "sport" i would not treat it as a sporty tire. As soon as you push it, it gets very soft, it will tell you if you are close to the limits, but it feels terrible once you get to that point. Otherwise its a perfectly good tire.
Maxxis Tires
Mid-Range brand
Part of Maxxis (Cheng Shin)
65 current Maxxis tires, ranked using 143 independent tire tests and 458 owner reviews covering 5,287,687 miles of driving.
- 65current tires
- 143professional tests
- 2test wins
- 458owner reviews
- 5,287,687 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Maxxis Victra Sport 6 8.5 | TR Score 8.5 / 10 high confidence score |
| All Season | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV 8.9 | TR Score 8.9 / 10 high confidence score |
| Winter | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV 8.5 | TR Score 8.5 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Maxxis MA P5 Mecotra | 88% from 4 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | #15 / 20 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Maxxis test record
Maxxis has entered 143 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews, winning 2 of them and finishing on the podium in 9 (6%).
Most recent test appearances
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Maxxis →
The current Maxxis range, ranked
The highest scoring Maxxis you can buy today is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV, with a TR Score of 8.9 out of 10. 33 of the 65 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 24
All Season Tires 4
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
|
Touring | 8.2 | 73% | 19 |
| 2 |
Maxxis MA Z4S Victra
|
High Performance | 8 | 65% | 18 |
| 3 |
Maxxis All Season AP2
Replaced by Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
|
Touring | 7.2 | 78% | 21 |
| 4 |
Maxxis MA AS
|
High Performance | - | 88% | 2 |
Winter Tires 8
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow
|
High Performance | 6.8 | 73% | 6 |
| 2 |
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
|
Premium Touring | 6.6 | 78% | 8 |
| 3 |
Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05
|
Touring | 5.5 | - | - |
| 4 |
Maxxis Presa Snow Wintermaxx
|
Touring | - | 90% | 1 |
| 5 |
Maxxis MA W2 Wintermaxx
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 6 |
Maxxis MA W1 Wintermaxx
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
| 7 |
Maxxis MA SPW Presa Spike
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 8 |
Maxxis Arctic Trekker WP 05
|
Touring | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 5
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV
|
Premium Touring | 7.9 | 67% | 1 |
| 2 |
Maxxis Marauder II MAS2
|
High Performance | 7.8 | 83% | 8 |
| 3 |
Maxxis HP M3
|
Touring | 6.8 | 66% | 12 |
| 4 |
Maxxis Escapade CUV CV01
|
Touring | 6.6 | 67% | 6 |
| 5 |
Maxxis S Pro
|
Ultra High Performance | - | 57% | 4 |
SUV and 4x4 All Season Tires 12
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV
|
Touring | 8.9 | - | 1 |
| 2 |
Maxxis Bravo AT771
|
On-Road All-Terrain | 7.9 | 78% | 21 |
| 3 |
Maxxis Bravo HT760
|
Touring | 7 | 60% | 5 |
| 4 |
Maxxis Bighorn MT762
|
Mud Terrain | - | 33% | 3 |
| 5 |
Maxxis Bighorn MT764
|
Mud Terrain | - | 87% | 3 |
| 6 |
Maxxis Wormdrive AT 980E
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | - | 82% | 2 |
| 7 |
Maxxis Trepador M8060
|
Mud Terrain | - | 80% | 1 |
| 8 |
Maxxis Razr AT S
|
On-Road All-Terrain | - | 74% | 1 |
| 9 |
Maxxis MA Z4S Victra SUV
|
High Performance | - | - | - |
| 10 |
Maxxis Bravo HT770
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 11 |
Maxxis RazR MT
|
Mud Terrain | - | - | - |
| 12 |
Maxxis Razr AT
|
Off-Road All-Terrain | - | - | - |
SUV and 4x4 Winter Tires 4
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV
|
Premium Touring | 8.5 | - | - |
| 2 |
Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV
|
Touring | 5.4 | - | - |
| 3 |
Maxxis MA SW Victra Snow SUV
|
Touring | - | 77% | 4 |
| 4 |
Maxxis Premitra Ice 5 SP5 SUV
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Van Summer Tires 2
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Vansmart MCV3+
|
Touring | - | - | 2 |
| 2 |
Maxxis UE 168
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Van All Season Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
|
Touring | 7.2 | 54% | 3 |
Van Winter Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Motorcycle Summer Tires 4
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maxxis M6029 Supermaxx
|
High Performance | 7.3 | 79% | 10 |
| 2 |
Maxxis Supermaxx ST
|
Touring | 5.8 | 63% | 13 |
| 3 |
Maxxis M6002 V1
|
Touring | - | - | - |
| 4 |
Maxxis M6011 Touring
|
Touring | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
The best Maxxis for each condition
One brand, different jobs: the Maxxis that lead in each condition, from the per-condition TR scores.
Best in the dry
Rated across 7 tires in the range:
Best in the wet
Rated across 7 tires in the range:
Most comfortable
Rated across 6 tires in the range:
Best value
Rated across 6 tires in the range:
- Maxxis Premitra HP6 61.5
- Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 49.7
- Maxxis Premitra HP5 40.6
Condition scores run 0-100 within each condition, built from the same test results and owner reviews as the overall TR Score.
Maxxis EU label data
20 of the 68 tires on record carry EU label data. These are the range's label headliners, using each tire's best available size figures.
A Best wet grip
7 tires reach EU wet grip class A. The highest scoring:
A Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 4 tires reach rolling resistance class A. The highest scoring:
69dB Quietest tires
The quietest tires in the range are labelled from 69 dB external noise:
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and vary by size - the figures here are each tire's best declared size. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict: the tests and rankings above tell you far more.
What drivers say about Maxxis tires
Across 458 owner reviews and 5,287,687 miles of driving, Maxxis tires average 72% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 8.3/10
- Wet Grip 7.4/10
- Road Feedback 7.4/10
- Handling 7.4/10
- Wear 7/10
- Comfort 7.2/10
- Buy again 7/10
- Snow Grip 5.9/10
- Ice Grip 5.1/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
I have had no issues. They have performed very well.
I am not an aggressive driver and the tires have exceeded my expectations.
Compared to its predecessor Falken AS210 it is more comfty and especially in the wet much more quieter. The overall handling is superb for an All Season tire, with a very good feedback in the steering. We didn't have much snow last winter so I searched for snowed in roads and I had no reasons to complain. Also the tire is highly resistant to aquaplaning.The tire bead acts as a good rim protection strip. My car is an Opel (Vauxhall) Zafira C, model 2017 and this tire fits the character of the car perfectly. The wear seems to be a bit higher, compared to the Falken, which did over 37.200 miles. But overall I would always prefere the Maxxis. I can highly recommend this tire for touring cars because of comfort, noise and overall grip and the price is fair. I lack some more experience in snow but until yet I'm very happy with this tire.
Noise levels is good, grip dry or wet more than I need. The big surprise is how comfortable they are for 40 series tires. Too early to judge wear.
Spin too easily in the wet, or occasionally in the damp or dry. Disappointed with wear as I usually get at least 30,000 out of tires on UK roads (50,000 once on Michelins)
Grip, handling, and tread wear have been excellent. My only complaint is the road noise, which I find quite noticeable. I've driven about 15,000 miles on these tires over four years, and they still have plenty of life left. I may keep them for another two years.
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Maxxis news and guides
- Maxxis Premitra HP5 - Launched September 8, 2016
Every Maxxis tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Maxxis HP M3, Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxxis MA Z1 Victra | Summer | 8 | 75% | 64 | 818,878 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Summer | 8.1 | 72% | 42 | 945,555 miles |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 5 Replaced by Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | Summer | 8.8 | 77% | 32 | 327,717 miles |
| Maxxis MA iPro Victra iPro | Summer | 8.2 | 80% | 25 | 227,695 miles |
| Maxxis Bravo AT771 | All Season | 7.9 | 78% | 21 | 339,487 miles |
| Maxxis All Season AP2 Replaced by Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | All Season | 7.2 | 78% | 21 | 191,050 miles |
| Maxxis MA P1 | Summer | 7 | 71% | 20 | 251,483 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | All Season | 8.2 | 73% | 19 | 149,320 miles |
| Maxxis MA V1 | Summer | 6.5 | 60% | 19 | 342,500 miles |
| Maxxis MA Z4S Victra | All Season | 8 | 65% | 18 | 258,400 miles |
| Maxxis PRO R1 Replaced by Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Summer | 7.1 | 67% | 15 | 113,500 miles |
| Maxxis M35 Victra Asymmet | Summer | 7.4 | 72% | 13 | 102,516 miles |
| Maxxis Supermaxx ST | Summer | 5.8 | 63% | 13 | 39,700 miles |
| Maxxis HP M3 | Summer | 6.8 | 66% | 12 | 177,137 miles |
| Maxxis Mecotra ME3 | Summer | 7.1 | 72% | 11 | 83,006 miles |
| Maxxis M6029 Supermaxx | Summer | 7.3 | 79% | 10 | 25,921 miles |
| Maxxis Marauder II MAS2 | Summer | 7.8 | 83% | 8 | 69,160 miles |
| Maxxis Victra Sport VS01 Replaced by Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | Summer | 7.3 | 74% | 8 | 52,200 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winter | 6.6 | 78% | 8 | 30,000 miles |
| Maxxis Victra MA Z3 | Summer | 6.5 | 63% | 7 | 47,750 miles |
| Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow | Winter | 6.8 | 73% | 6 | 82,500 miles |
| Maxxis Escapade CUV CV01 | Summer | 6.6 | 67% | 6 | 80,000 miles |
| Maxxis Bravo HT760 | All Season | 7 | 60% | 5 | 56,060 miles |
| Maxxis MA SW Victra Snow SUV | Winter | - | 77% | 4 | 97,000 miles |
| Maxxis S Pro | Summer | - | 57% | 4 | 30,000 miles |
| Maxxis MA P5 Mecotra | Summer | - | 88% | 4 | 20,600 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra HP6 | Summer | 8.2 | 64% | 3 | 31,000 miles |
| Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 | All Season | 7.2 | 54% | 3 | 10,200 miles |
| Maxxis Victra VR1 | Summer | 5 | 79% | 3 | 150 miles |
| Maxxis MA S1 Marauder | Summer | - | 84% | 3 | 35,000 miles |
| Maxxis Bighorn MT762 | All Season | - | 33% | 3 | - |
| Maxxis Bighorn MT764 | All Season | - | 87% | 3 | 55,000 miles |
| Maxxis ZR9 Victra | Summer | - | 59% | 2 | 4,000 miles |
| Maxxis MA AS | All Season | - | 88% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Maxxis MA 701 | Summer | - | 46% | 2 | 10,000 miles |
| Maxxis Victra MA510 Replaced by Maxxis Mecotra ME3 | Summer | - | 88% | 2 | 550 miles |
| Maxxis Bravo MA751 Discontinued | All Season | - | 76% | 2 | 15,034 miles |
| Maxxis Buckshot MT754 Discontinued | All Season | - | 95% | 2 | 111,000 miles |
| Maxxis M36+ | Summer | - | 97% | 2 | 14,500 miles |
| Maxxis Vansmart MCV3+ | Summer | - | - | 2 | 9,000 miles |
| Maxxis Wormdrive AT 980E | All Season | - | 82% | 2 | 6,000 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV | All Season | 8.9 | - | 1 | 4,000 miles |
| Maxxis Victra Sport VS5 SUV | Summer | 7.9 | 67% | 1 | 70 miles |
| Maxxis MA1 | Summer | - | 63% | 1 | 10 miles |
| Maxxis Trepador M8060 | All Season | - | 80% | 1 | 38 miles |
| Maxxis Presa Snow Wintermaxx | Winter | - | 90% | 1 | 1,000 miles |
| Maxxis Victra MA Z3 | Summer | - | 81% | 1 | 10,000 miles |
| Maxxis Razr AT S | All Season | - | 74% | 1 | 2,000 miles |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV | Winter | 8.5 | - | - | - |
| Maxxis Victra Sport 6 | Summer | 8.5 | - | - | - |
| Maxxis M36 | Summer | 7.3 | - | - | - |
| Maxxis Arctictrekker WP05 | Winter | 5.5 | - | - | - |
| Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV | Winter | 5.4 | - | - | - |
15 more Maxxis tires have no reviews yet
Arctic Trekker WP 05, Bravo HT770, Energtra MEco3, M6002 V1, M6011 Touring, MA SPW Presa Spike, MA W1 Wintermaxx, MA W2 Wintermaxx, MA Z4S Victra SUV, Mudzilla M8080, Premitra Ice 5 SP5 SUV, Razr AT, RazR MT, UE 168, Vansmart Snow WL2
About Maxxis
Maxxis, founded in 1967 in Taiwan, is a leading tire manufacturer known for its diverse range of high-quality products. The company offers tires for passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and industrial vehicles, emphasizing durability, performance, and safety.
Who makes Maxxis tires?
- OwnerCheng Shin Rubber Ind. Co., Ltd.
- Market positionMid-Range
- Tires on record68
The same group also makes: CST
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