Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

4

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

8^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV - Official Image

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV delivers a balanced but mixed performance with clear strengths in aquaplaning resistance, subjective drivability, and comfort/noise, offset by persistent weaknesses in rolling resistance and inconsistent snow performance. Across four all-season SUV tests, it averaged mid-pack (6.5th) with one Recommended award, regularly performing well in wet handling metrics and aquaplaning while trailing in efficiency.
Overall, the tire suits drivers prioritizing wet safety margins and agreeable road manners. However, higher fuel consumption (rolling resistance) and variable winter capability-especially traction-limit its competitiveness against top-tier rivals, and keep overall standings in the middle tier.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2024 test
• 3rd place straight aquaplaning and 1st curved aquaplaning in 2025 test (Best SUV All Season Tires for 2025)
• 4th place curved aquaplaning in 2025 Autobild test (+3.6% from best)
Wet Handling and Control Moderate Details
• 5th wet handling in 2024 test (+1.2% from best)
• 5th wet handling in 2025 Best SUV test (+1.1% from best) with 1st in subjective wet handling
• 7th wet handling in 2025 Autobild test (+5.1% from best)
Dry Handling and Braking Balance Moderate Details
• 3rd dry braking in 2024 test (+5.4% from best)
• 3rd dry handling in 2025 Best SUV test (+0.2% from best) and strong subjective dry (3rd)
• 5th dry handling in 2025 Autobild test (+1.7% from best)
Comfort and Noise Moderate Details
• 1st subjective comfort in 2025 Autobild test
• 4th subjective comfort in 2025 Best SUV test
• 2nd objective noise in 2025 Autobild test (+0.6% from best)
Value/Price Positioning Minor Details
• 2nd price ranking in 2024 test (+31.6% from best price)
• 3rd price ranking in 2021 test (+33.9% from best price)

Performance Weaknesses

Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong Details
• 12th rolling resistance in 2025 Autobild test (+24.4% from best)
• 7th/7 rolling resistance in 2025 Best SUV test (+27.1% from best)
• 12th/14 rolling resistance in 2024 test (+20.9% from best)
• 11th/12 rolling resistance in 2021 test (+26% from best)
Snow Performance Consistency Moderate Details
• 10th-11th in snow braking/traction/handling in 2025 Autobild test (up to +19.5% from best braking, +18.5% traction)
• 9th-11th snow metrics in 2024 test (e.g., 11th snow traction, +5% from best)
• Mid-pack snow in 2021 test (6th-7th across braking/traction/handling)
Wet Braking Strong Details
• 6th wet braking in 2025 Autobild test (+14.8% from best)
• 5th wet braking in 2025 Best SUV test (+12.7% from best)
• 5th wet braking in 2024 test (+14.8% from best)
• 11th wet braking in 2021 test (+16.2% from best)
Overall Standings Variability Minor Details
• 8/12 overall in 2025 Autobild test
• 5/9 overall with Recommended in 2025 Best SUV test
• 5/14 overall in 2024 test
• 8/12 overall in 2021 test

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test

2025
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV positions itself as a rain king, boasting large aquaplaning reserves that inspire confidence in heavy downpours. Unfortunately, this tire is overall weaker on...

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort

Weak:
Snow Traction, Rolling Resistance

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Best SUV All Season Tires for 2025 Recommended

2025
Winner: Nokian Seasonproof 2

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV performed great in the dry, great in the wet though was a little down in wet braking, and while it wasn't the best in snow handling, it certainly started and ...

Strong:
Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Curved Aquaplaning, Subj. Wet Handling

Weak:
Noise, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Rolling Resistance

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