Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

Name: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
Brand: Maxxis
Rating: 73 (17 reviews)

Touring All Season Winter rated

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is a touring tire with good dry braking and generally strong aquaplaning resistance. Wet braking, snow traction and tread life are less convincing.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 19 owner reviews 88% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 9^th average finish across 12 independent tests Latest: P7 of 8 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Dry, Wet Value, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 October 2026.

19owner reviews
149,320miles driven
12professional tests

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Tire Reviews Score

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3

8.2/10

Better than 61% of all-season tires

High Confidence
12 tests
19 owner reviews

Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests12 tests · 4 publications · 2019-2026	65%	86%
Owner reviews19 owner reviews · rated 73%	39%	14%
Combined	61%	8.2

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	60%	30%	12
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	85%	24%	12
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	26%	22%	8
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	Not tested, counted as average	13%	–
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	22%	7%	8
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	20%	5%	8

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	73%	12
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	50%	8
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	17%	5

Confidence

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Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

2026 2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) Auto Bild · 215/55 R18 P7 / 8
2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P14 / 15
2022 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P10 / 35
2022 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/50 R18 P10 / 11
2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P8 / 16
2021 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P7 / 32

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2021 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P9 / 9
2020 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto · 225/45 R18 P3 / 7
2020 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P14 / 14
2020 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P13 / 32
2019 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P7 / 10
2019 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P4 / 31

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Tested 12 times by independent publications, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 averages a finish of 9th.

12 Tests

0 Test Wins

9^th Average

3^rd Best

14^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) P7 of 8

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 finished seventh. It is a workable budget option for mainly dry, mild use, but the shortfall in snow and wet safety and the higher wear count against it.

Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Snow Braking, Snow Traction, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Noise, Wear, Value, Rolling Resistance Winner: Hankook iON FlexClimate

Every independent test of the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, newest first
Year	Test	Result
2026	2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18)Auto Bild · 215/55 R18	P7 / 8
2022	2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P14 / 15
2022	2022 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P10 / 35
2022	2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/50 R18	P10 / 11
2021	2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P8 / 16
2021	2021 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P7 / 32
2021	2021 AZ All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16	P9 / 9
2020	2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire TestSport Auto · 225/45 R18	P3 / 7
2020	2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P14 / 14
2020	2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P13 / 32
2019	2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P7 / 10
2019	2019 All Season Tire Performance OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P4 / 31

On the full record: Record by discipline Head-to-head record Every published verdict

In 215/55 R18, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is projected to cost €30.58 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €765 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18).

Hankook iON FlexClimate€21.82

Continental AllSeasonContact 2€22.82

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3€23.03

Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3€30.58

Tire purchase + fittingExtra energy vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles

Assumes a typical EV using 18 kWh/100km (with rolling resistance causing 25% of energy use), electricity at €0.32 per kWh and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range91 sizes available

155-275Width35-65Profile13-20Rim73-105 T-WLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 91 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B3%

C60%

D34%

E2%

Wet

B93%

C7%

Noise

70-71dB A/B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 in the wet?

Across the 12 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 stops 7.1% longer than premium rivals, 2.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 60/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 19 reviews.

How good is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 in the dry?

Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 stops 2.3% shorter than premium rivals, 5.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 4.6% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 85/100, and owners rate it 7.9/10 in the dry from 19 reviews.

How good is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 in the snow?

Across the 8 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 stops 7.2% longer than premium rivals, 7.9% longer than mid-range rivals and 26.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 8.9% worse than premium rivals, 7.7% worse than mid-range rivals and 21.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 26/100, and owners rate it 6.8/10 in the snow from 19 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3?

Across the 8 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3's rolling resistance is 10.5% higher than premium rivals, 3.8% higher than mid-range rivals and 4.7% higher than budget rivals.

How many miles does the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is expected to last around 23,588 miles (37,961 km).

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What do owners say about the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3?

Across 19 owner ratings the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 averages 73%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.3 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.3. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 69% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 cost to run?

In 215/55 R18, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is projected to cost €30.58 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €765 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 AutoBild All Season Tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18). The cheapest to run in that test is the Hankook iON FlexClimate, at €21.82.

What is the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3's EU tire label rating?

Across its range, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3?

Owners rate the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 8.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 17 reviews.

How well do the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 6.3 out of 10 for wear across 17 reviews. 5 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 again?

88% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 again, based on the 17 owner reviews that answered the question. 29% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3's dry grip?

Of the 18 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, 9 mention dry grip: 8 praise it (strong dry grip) and 1 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "seemed competent enough, especially on dry and wet". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3's tread life?

Of the 18 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, 9 mention tread life: 4 praise it (long-lasting) and 5 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "after 45,000 km the tread came off. The tire fell apart". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3's wet grip?

Of the 18 owner reviews analyzed for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, 9 mention wet grip: 8 praise it (confident wet grip) and 1 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "seemed competent enough, especially on dry and wet". Read those reviews

What does the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 replace?

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is the successor to the Maxxis All Season AP2 in Maxxis's range.

What sizes does the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 come in?

The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is available in 93 sizes, ranging from 155-275/35-65 R13-20.

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What owners say summarised from 18 reviews

Owners are generally satisfied with the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3, with most praising its dependable dry and wet grip, plus a quiet, comfortable ride. Around a third also highlight strong value for money, and those mentioning it often rate its aquaplaning resistance very highly. The main recurring drawback is longevity: about half of owners comment on tread life, and views lean negative with some reporting fast wear. Winter ability divides opinion, with roughly one in five mentioning snow traction and ratings ranging from acceptable to disappointing.

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Owner ratings averaged from 19 ratings

Owner score 73%
Comfort 83%
Dry Grip 79%
Wet Grip 77%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 72%
Snow Grip 68%
Wear 63%
Ice Grip 63%

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Most helpful 85%

“I have bought these tires to use as a winter tire and will take them off in March and put them back on in November. I’ve used them to go to Scotland and although I didn’t get any snow on this trip I got very cold wet...”

BMW
1,000 miles

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Most critical 33%

“These were the tires the dealership mounted on my new used car probably because the are the only Allseason tires in the size . and the are awful Tires especially considering they are 150 Euro in my size. The Dry grip is...”

Opel Adam S
1,900 miles

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Longest term 74%

“The tires aged well, but did not last particularly long. I can get 50000 km (~30000 mi) tops out of them, on a light car with sensible driving. One year I buy new set to the front and rotate the last year's to the back...”

Nissan Note tekna 1.6 Auto
32,000 miles

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84%

Member October 18, 2026

Initial Impressions

Opel Zafira Tourer
225/50 R17
9,400 miles

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.

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74%

Member September 21, 2026

End of Life

Nissan Note tekna 1.6 Auto
225/45 R17
32,000 miles

The tires aged well, but did not last particularly long. I can get 50000 km (~30000 mi) tops out of them, on a light car with sensible driving. One year I buy new set to the front and rotate the last year's to the back, so two years of lifetime.

Initial Impressions67% 1,300 milesSeptember 22, 2024

I bought a full set of Maxxis Premitra AP3 tires to replace the old, worn Nexen summer tires that came with the car. The improvement was immediate, with better grip and control, and even the sound of the tires is more appealing. I wouldn’t say they’re quieter, but they do have a more pleasant, lower tone. The water-dispersing ability is vastly superior—where the Nexens made it feel like I was braking every time I drove through a deeper puddle, the Maxxis tires just glide through without losing speed.

As I’m driving a small, light car at reasonable speeds on narrow country roads, I can’t speak for how boy racers might feel about this product. But for the miserable, wet weather of this Irish summer, I find them perfectly adequate.

67%

Rhosygell July 31, 2026

Initial Impressions

Jeep
225/60 R17
8,000 miles

Perfectly adequate tire for general use on rural roads. Poor tread life on the front of a Jeep Cherokee 2.2 diesel. Pretty much done with 8000 miles use. Rears still virtually unworn. Generally good grip, quiet and comfortable. Excellent in standing water but not so good in damp conditions being prone to early understeer.
Tread somewhat susceptible to stone damage on minor roads which places a slight question mark over the durability of the tire. Will probably buy again, but likely to explore the opposition in the meantime.

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48%

Pierre April 16, 2026

Initial Impressions

Fiat Scudo combi van
215/60 R16
5,000 miles

Driving Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 XL in dimension 215/60 R16 99V on 2007 Fiat Scudo Van with 8 seats as Family Car only during holidays and transport tasks. Wight of empty car: 2,0 tons. Driving style: sporty if only me sitting in. Normal with family. Driven distance: around 10.000 km.
Grip over all is good under dry and wet conditions, a bit indirect steering, rest ok. But I have a big problem with tread wear on the side of the tires. They also seam to be too soft in the sidewalls, so the wear is only on the sides. Tire pressure is 0,3 bars over recommented pressure of full car, so this should not be the problem. I do not recomment this tire for heavy cars or sporty driving style, it can't withstand this!
Grip on muddy snow with ice under was really bad, I had to put on snow chains for even smaller hills :(

65%

Member February 17, 2026

Initial Impressions

Tesla Model 3 LR
235/45 R18
14,000 miles

The tires came on the car when I got it, with 5mm of tread left. Lasted a whole year (17k km) before I replaced them for the next winter, as we have quite cold and snowy winters here. Used for everyday driving on an AWD Model 3, a mix of motorway and city. I don't have much to compare them to, but they seemed competent enough, especially on dry and wet. They did slide around quite a bit in the snow, but breaking was more or less acceptable. Useless on ice, as most all season tires are. No real complaints, no excessive noise, no noticeable impact on range, no weird characteristics. If you want to save some cash and have mild winters, these are definitely an option.
I replaced them with brand new Nokian SeasonProof 2 and, no surprise, the Nokians are better in the snow. We'll see how they fare in summer, I may end up switching back to the Maxxis.

50%

Member January 8, 2026

Initial Impressions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 jtdm 200hp
235/40 R17
28,000 miles

Maxxis AP3 XL 235/40 R19 96W all-season tires (ETP00238200 identification number) I bought them 3.5 years ago, after 45,000 km the tread came off. The tire fell apart.

85%

Member December 16, 2025

BMW
225/45 R18
1,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going

I have bought these tires to use as a winter tire and will take them off in March and put them back on in November. I’ve used them to go to Scotland and although I didn’t get any snow on this trip I got very cold wet and icy conditions. In the heavy rain they are brilliant and I didn’t aqua plain once also in damp conditions they have plenty of grip and feed back. On the really cold icy days there was plenty of grip too. I had Michelin Cross Climate 2 on my previous car in the winter and I honestly wouldn’t pay the extra money, if you are just using these as a winter tire I would definitely recommend these tires.

80%

Member December 3, 2025

Dacia Duster 4x4
215/60 R17
20,000 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Average

I replaced Goodyear vector 4 all seasons on my Duster 4x4 with Maxxis due to cost and also the Maxxis look a bit more aggressive on the tread. I find Maxxis very good in all conditions and will definitely replace with the same. I also just bought a full set for my vauxhall combo van 2 weeks ago so will review those once used for a few thousand miles.
Overall I am pleased with all aspects of the Maxxis and definitely recommend them. Ps. I have previously had cross climate 2s on a van and they were awful.

79%

Member November 10, 2025

Honda CRV
225/60 R17
20 miles
Mostly Country Roads
Spirited

Fitted to Honda CR-V for 20,000ish miles and have been so impressed by them have had them fitted to other cars that we own. Only downside is that grip in tight damp corners isn't great, but they make up for it in every other way.

33%

Member October 20, 2025

Opel Adam S
225/35 R18
1,900 miles
A Combination of Roads
Spirited

These were the tires the dealership mounted on my new used car probably because the are the only Allseason tires in the size . and the are awful Tires especially considering they are 150 Euro in my size. The Dry grip is meh not good but not noticeably bad about the same as my old 2008 Mazda 2 with 200.000km old Suspension and 185/55 R15 Hankook Kinergy 4S. The Wet Grip was bad from the start but after just 3000km it is dangerously awful. Spinning out when starting normally from a stop, very noticeable torque steer and understeer under power when turning. I wanted to drive them through the winter to get Summer tires in April and then new Winter tires next year but I dont think this is safely possible. I dont even want to know how bad these will be in the snow. The wear is terrible aswell about 2-3mm in the front after 3000km is horrendous. Definetly stay away from this tire.

95%

Member October 18, 2025

Opel Zafira Tourer
225/50 R17
200 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Impeccable grip in both dry and wet conditions. Very quiet and comfortable. The tires have only been fitted for 10 days, but I'm optimistic about their winter performance. Excellent value for money.

76%

Member May 16, 2024

Jaguar XF
245/45 R18
15,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Average

Good tires with a long life as long as not pushed to the limits they have ample grip for all surfaces. I'm on my second set in five years after getting around 30,000 miles out of the first set

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