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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Premium Touring Winter Winter rated

A keenly priced Central European winter tire with standout aquaplaning safety and convincing wintry traction, but it gives away too much in wet (and even dry) braking and can feel a bit soft and noisy on the road.

The quick answer

Owners say 78% from 8 owner reviews 63% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 16th average finish across 23 independent tests Latest: P12 of 14 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Snow, Ice 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 November 2026.

  • 8owner reviews
  • 30,000miles driven
  • 23professional tests
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 2 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

6.6/10

Better than 41% of winter tires

  • High Confidence
  • 18 tests
  • 8 owner reviews
Scores of the 278 winter tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests18 tests · 6 publications · 2020-2026 43% 87%
Owner reviews8 owner reviews · rated 78% 25% 13%
Combined 41% 6.6

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 winter 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 62% 30% 18
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 36% 23% 15
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 12% 18% 2
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 47% 17% 12
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 45% 6% 12
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 45% 5% 11

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

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 53% 18
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 42% 10
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 39% 12

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% 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

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

  1. 2026 2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P12 / 14
  2. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P15 / 20
  3. 2026 2026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P10 / 12
  4. 2026 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets Auto Bild · 245/45 R19 P20 / 50
  5. 2026 2026 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P10 / 11
  6. 2025 2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 245/45 R19 P10 / 10
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  1. 2025 2025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P44 / 51
  2. 2025 2025 ADAC Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/40 R18 P19 / 31
  3. 2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P11 / 12
  4. 2024 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 215/55 R17 P13 / 16
  5. 2024 2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P41 / 55
  6. 2023 2023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R18 P34 / 54
  7. 2022 2022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19 P8 / 9
  8. 2022 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P15 / 20
  9. 2022 2022 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P11 / 56
  10. 2022 2022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P7 / 15 Placing only
  11. 2021 2021 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P7 / 8 Placing only
  12. 2021 2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 195/65 R15 P7 / 16 Placing only
  13. 2021 2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire Test ADAC · 225/50 R17 P16 / 18 Placing only
  14. 2021 2021 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P29 / 50
  15. 2020 2020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P8 / 14
  16. 2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/55 R17 P8 / 10
  17. 2020 2020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P5 / 15 Placing only
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Tested 23 times by independent publications, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 averages a finish of 16th.

23 Tests
0 Test Wins
16th Average
5th Best
44th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tire Test P12 of 14

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shares 12th place with the Toyo and is rated good, but a safety penalty for its wet handling pulls its overall grade well down. It stops well on snow and is the cheapest set here, but its wet handling and braking are among the weakest in the test.

Strong: Snow Braking Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Rolling Resistance Winner: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3

YearTestResultAward
20262026 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P12 / 14gut (Good)
20262026 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P15 / 20
20262026 Auto Bild Sportscars Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18P10 / 12
20262026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 SetsAuto Bild · 245/45 R19P20 / 50
20262026 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P10 / 11
20252025 AZ Performance Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 245/45 R19P10 / 10
20252025 Winter Tire Braking Test - 52 Sets!Auto Bild · 225/40 R18P44 / 51
20252025 ADAC Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/40 R18P19 / 31
20242024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18P11 / 12
20242024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17P13 / 16
20242024 Winter 55 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P41 / 55
20232023 Winter Tire Test 54 Set Braking TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18P34 / 54
20222022 Sports Car UHP Winter Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/40 R19P8 / 9
20222022 Auto Bild Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P15 / 20
20222022 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P11 / 56
20222022 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P7 / 15
20212021 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P7 / 8
20212021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 195/65 R15P7 / 16
20212021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter Tire TestADAC · 225/50 R17P16 / 18
20212021 Winter Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P29 / 50
20202020 Auto Zeitung Winter Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16P8 / 14
20202020 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/55 R17P8 / 10
20202020 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P5 / 15

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Running Costs
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In 245/45 R19, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is projected to cost €23.73 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €593 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test.

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6€23.73
Hankook Winter I*cept Evo 4€26.23
Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3€31.15
Michelin Pilot Alpin 5€35.21
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon 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 Range63 sizes available

175-275Width35-65Profile14-20Rim84-106 T-WLoad/Speed Index2020First On Market

EU LabelAcross 63 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

69-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes215/60 R16205/55 R16235/45 R17225/45 R18225/40 R18235/45 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in the wet?
Across the 18 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stops 9.4% longer than premium rivals, 4.6% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 62/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the wet from 8 reviews.
How good is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in the dry?
Across the 12 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stops 3.1% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 5.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 47/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the dry from 8 reviews.
How good is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in the snow?
Across the 15 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stops 0.7% longer than premium rivals, 0.4% shorter than mid-range rivals and 14.7% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 12 snow-traction tests, it is 1.3% worse than premium rivals, 0.1% better than mid-range rivals and 29.7% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 36/100, and owners rate it 8.4/10 in the snow from 8 reviews.
How good is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 on ice?
Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 stops 6.1% longer than premium rivals, 4.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 12/100, and owners rate it 7.8/10 on ice from 8 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across the 10 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6's rolling resistance is 10% higher than premium rivals, 5.3% higher than mid-range rivals and 3.2% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (8)
How many miles does the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is expected to last around 27,378 miles (44,061 km).
What do owners say about the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across 8 owner ratings the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 averages 78%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.4 out of 10 and Comfort lowest at 6.8. 63% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 cost to run?
In 245/45 R19, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is projected to cost €23.73 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €593 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Owners rate the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 6.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 8 reviews.
How well do the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 7.9 out of 10 for wear across 8 reviews.
Would owners buy the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 again?
63% of owners say they would buy the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 again, based on the 8 owner reviews that answered the question. 50% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 come in?
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is available in 71 sizes, ranging from 175-275/35-65 R14-20.
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What owners say summarised from 8 reviews

Drivers generally report the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 as a strong-performing winter tire, with frequent praise for confident grip in snow/ice and capable wet-road handling, especially considering the price. Most high-scoring reviews are very satisfied and would buy it again. A smaller minority report notable road noise/humming, sometimes described as a growl or drone, which can undermine overall comfort.

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Owner ratings averaged from 8 ratings

  • Owner score 78%
  • Dry Grip 84%
  • Wet Grip 84%
  • Snow Grip 84%
  • Wear 79%
  • Ice Grip 78%
  • Road Feedback 77%
  • Handling 77%
  • Comfort 68%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 83%

“Confidence inspiring tire. I chose this tire for its exceptional wet handling. Nowadays we didn't see a lot of snow in the winter however (because of high yearly mileage) I didn't want to buy an all season tire just...”

  • Volkswagen Passat B7
  • 9,000 miles
Read full review → 933 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“Unfortunately, I've had very bad experiences with Maxxis and their tire quality. That's probably the risk you take with "cheap tires" and the (lack of) service when something goes wrong. I received a tip that these...”

  • Tesla Model 3 LR
  • 1,000 miles
Read full review → 80 found this helpful

All 8 Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 reviews

Score spread across 8 written reviews
10%
Member
Initial Impressions
Unfortunately, I've had very bad experiences with Maxxis and their tire quality. That's probably the risk you take with "cheap tires" and the (lack of) service when something goes wrong.
I received a tip that these tires for my Model 3 were super quiet, good, and inexpensive. The first set lived up to the promise at a significantly lower cost than the previous brands (although my dealer did say something along the lines of "you get what you pay for").
I immediately bought a second set because I was satisfied. And the nasty surprise - the tires are making a loud humming noise, probably due to inaccuracies in the tread. (I've been to a specialist garage and even the vehicle inspection station - it's the tires.) Maxxis examined the tires and says everything is within tolerance. Conclusion: A new set of tires, ready for the bin.
The money I saved on brand-name tires is gone twice over - and never again Maxxis tires.
61%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • Fiat Tipo
  • 225/40 R18
  • 9,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
The Maxxis WP6 is good enough for normal Dutch winter driving. Straight-line aquaplaning resistance is good and overall grip levels are acceptable.

However, on dry and wet roads the tires lack feedback when cornering. Steering feel is vague and the car feels slightly floaty, especially in faster bends and motorway exits.

Snow traction is good and steering on snow is acceptable. On icy roads the rear of the car felt unstable, with a subtle side-to-side movement.

Previously driven on Firestone Winterhawk 2, Michelin Alpin A4 and Dunlop Winter Sport 5. Of those, the Dunlop offered the best overall balance and driver confidence.

Overall I’m satisfied, but I would not buy them again. Next time I would try the Kumho WP52 or return to a premium brand.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 owner photo
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 4
  • Snow Grip 7
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 193
82%
Member
Good tires with excellent snow and ice grip
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 9
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 945

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83%
Member
Confidence inspiring tire. I chose this tire for its exceptional wet handling. Nowadays we didn't see a lot of snow in the winter however (because of high yearly mileage) I didn't want to buy an all season tire just yet. I made an excellent choice in my opinion for these type of conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 8
  • Ice Grip 8
Helpful 933
49%
Member
I am not driving that spirited, especially on winter tires - thus take my grip specifics with a grain of salt. In the grip category i don't see reason to complain. Sometimes i am in the mood to take an on-ramp near the limit of grip - behavior here seems normal to me, the car tends to understeer. The previous winter tires i bought the car with were 8 year old Marangoni Meteo HP and those sometimes tended to oversteer and had quite bad wet grip, so i replaced them with these. After one winter season the front tires are severely more worn than the rears, i dont expect more than two seasons, so ca. 20000km out of these. On the inside of the car the tire sounds fairly loud with a repeating growling which feels a bit like a outgoing wheelbearing is described. My eagle f1 asymmetric 5 summer tires are far better in noise and comfort, which is important to me. The tires performed very well in the heavy snow we had this year. My car is lowered a bit and even with loose snow around the 10 cm mark i didn't get stuck while having a short donut session in a parking lot. I suspect with the immense wear now on the rear tires i would have more trouble in a similar situation. All in all i do not like these tires a lot but they are not horrible - for my next set of tires i will try another model in hopes of improving wear and noise.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 2
  • Snow Grip 8
Helpful 1,250
94%
Member
Very good pneu. Good price, well grip and nice design. I will buy it again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 951
96%
Member
Excellent
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,031
96%
Member
Excellent
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 1,037
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