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Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow is a High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 6 owner reviews 83% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 26th average finish across 3 independent tests Latest: P47 of 51 · 2015 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 82,500miles driven
  • 3professional tests
  • 9sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

6.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 6 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 73% 33% 29%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 71%
Combined 43% 6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 29% of this score. The other 71% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2015 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 185/60 R14 P47 / 51 Placing only
  2. 2012 2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P15 / 15 Placing only
  3. 2012 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P15 / 43 Placing only
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Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow averages a finish of 26th.

3 Tests
0 Test Wins
26th Average
15th Best
47th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20122015

Finishing position in each test

YearTestResultAward
20152015 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 185/60 R14P47 / 51
20122012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P15 / 15
20122012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P15 / 43

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Size Range9 sizes available

175-225Width50-80Profile14-17Rim88-103 T-VLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU Label

Noise

69-70dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/45 R17225/40 R18215/55 R16195/50 R15205/55 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow 6.7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow 9 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 18,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow again?
83% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow come in?
The Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow is available in 9 sizes, ranging from 175-225/50-80 R14-17.
Owner Questions (1)
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a friend has just but a second hand car and fitted to the front is winter tires and normal tires on the rear,( front wheel drive car ) 1. is this legal and 2. Show more a friend has just but a second hand car and fitted to the front is winter tires and normal tires on the rear,( front wheel drive car ) 1. is this legal and 2. can they be run in summer months as it is nearing the end of May . We stay in scotland Show less
May 23, 2016
As long as both sets of tires are e marked and have legal tread depth, it is legal to run mixed tires. The Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow will not make for a comparable summer tire, so you might find that the car handles unsafely during emergency maneuvers. We would always recommended 4 summer tires.

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 6 owner ratings the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow averages 73%. Owners rate Wear highest at 9 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.7. 3 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 60% of owners score it 70% or better.

Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 73%
  • Wear 90%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Road Feedback 68%
  • Dry Grip 67%
  • Handling 67%
  • Comfort 67%

All 5 Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow reviews

Score spread across 5 written reviews
30%
Member
THE WORST TYRES I EVER HAD!

It's my 20th set of tires (the 7th of snow tires) on various cars, the most on Civic EG6, and i must say this is the first one which makes me really feel the fear to drive my actual Civic FN3.
2 seasons, 20000 km, and almost look like new, seem to be made of teflon.
If you hate someone, suggest him this tire!
I had other snow tires not so good on the snow, but i think these are truely dangerous even on dry and expecially wet roads, causing the need of constant correction on the steering even to go straight on dry road, giving no any fedback, and this is so fatiguing on long highway travels.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 3
  • Wet Grip 1
  • Road Feedback 1
  • Handling 3
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 651
80%
Member
  • Mazda 5
  • 205/55 R16
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Had them for 3 winters. They were given as free winter tires when I bought my Mazda 5. Considering the bad winter conditions in Quebec, I can say these tires performed well. They are not noisy, and are good for snow, ice and rain. The only complaint is that they were very difficult to balance with my car wheels, so I would feel vibrations when driving.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 637
91%
Member
  • Fiat Brava
  • 195/50 R15 H
  • 25,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I think this is very good winter tire. first 4 seasons are very good at snow and wet.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 631

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  • Ford MONDEO
  • 215/55 R16 V
  • 25,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
Good performance for a budget price. My perception was of better traction, than EU budget tires like Matador, Tigar, Debica. Went for the reinforced version, due to the poor quality of city tarmac, in most Romanian cities.

I am running a small business and I tend to drive minimum 4.000 km / month, visiting my clients, countrywide.

Used same model of tires in two vehicles (Mondeo Mk4 + Jetta Sportwagen 2008).

Also used summer tires, by same manufacturer.

No complaint, just appreciation. I believe this kind of asian manufacturers are starting to shake the old concept of "better price, better quality", as their sales do not have to support, as well, a multinational holding, with specific losses.

From my point of view, this was my 3rd purchase of full Maxxis sets of tires and I will continue to buy more. I would not pay, again, double, for "top brands", as I personally do not perceive any quality improvement over price raise.

However, keep in mind it is just my personal opinion.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 639
80%
Member
Good winter tires , with very reasonable price.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 633
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