Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

18

Tests Completed

16^th

Average Position

5^th

Best Result

44^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 18 winter tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 delivers inconsistent performance with a clear bias toward aquaplaning resistance and acceptable snow braking, but persistent deficits in wet and dry braking/handling that frequently place it near the bottom of rankings. Earlier tests (2020-2022) showed mid-pack finishes with some aquaplaning strengths, yet more recent, larger and SUV-focused tests (2023-2025) highlight pronounced shortcomings in wet braking and overall balance, including multiple last-place results. Efficiency and wear show occasional positives, but not enough to offset safety-critical braking weaknesses.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2020 Auto Bild SUV test (225/55 R17)
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning and 3rd curved aquaplaning in 2024 Auto Bild SUV test (245/45 R18)
• 3rd place straight aquaplaning in 2022 Auto Bild Sports Car UHP test (245/40 R19)
• 8th/31 straight aquaplaning in 2025 ADAC (225/40 R18) and 6th/16 in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17)
Snow Braking (relative) Moderate Details
• 8th/31 snow braking in 2025 ADAC (225/40 R18, +5.4% from best)
• 7th/13 snow braking in 2024 Auto Bild SUV (245/45 R18, +6.3% from best)
• 9th/22 snow braking in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17, +3.5% from best)
Efficiency / Rolling & Fuel Moderate Details
• 1st/31 fuel consumption in 2025 ADAC (225/40 R18)
• 3rd/10 rolling resistance in 2025 AZ (245/45 R19, +7.9% from best)
Noise/Comfort (occasional) Minor Details
• 3rd/22 noise in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17, +0.9% from best)
• Mid-pack noise results in 2022 UHP test (72.7 dB, 5/10)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Wet Handling Strong Details
• 10/10 wet handling, 10/10 wet braking, and 10/10 wet circle in 2025 AZ (all last; up to +16.9% braking and +7.8% handling from best)
• 45/52 wet braking in 2025 Autobild braking test (+34% from best)
• 12/13 wet braking (+29.9%) and 12/13 wet handling (+8.7%) in 2024 Auto Bild SUV
• 8/10-9/10 wet metrics in 2022 UHP test (e.g., wet braking +17.4%)
• 24-22/31 wet braking in 2025 ADAC (+12-15%)
Dry Braking and Dry Handling Strong Details
• 10/10 dry braking (+9%) and 8/10 dry handling (+1.9%) in 2025 AZ
• 13/13 dry braking (+22%) and 12/13 dry handling in 2024 Auto Bild SUV
• Last in dry braking (10/10, +18.7%) in 2022 UHP test
• 15/16 dry braking (+8.3%) in 2024 ADAC
Overall Consistency / Ranking Trend Strong Details
• Average overall position 16.3 across 18 tests
• 10/10 overall in 2025 AZ; 44/52 in 2025 Autobild braking; 11/13 in 2024 Auto Bild SUV
• Multiple lower-mid results in 2021-2022 (e.g., 15/22 Auto Bild 2022; 16/18 ADAC 2021)
Rolling Resistance (variability) / Wear Moderate Details
• 21/22 rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild (+42.7% from best)
• 14/14 rolling resistance in 2020 AZ (+16.9% from best)
• Wear last place 20/20 in 2022 Auto Bild (28501 km; +31.7% from best), but 7/31 wear in 2025 ADAC shows inconsistency
Snow Traction and Handling (non-braking) Moderate Details
• 10/11 snow braking/traction/handling cluster in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (all ~+3-7% from best)
• 10/10 subjective snow handling in 2025 AZ; 7/10-8/10 objective snow metrics in 2025 AZ
• 17/22 snow traction in 2022 Auto Bild (+3.9% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 AZ Performance Winter Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance 3

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 brings up the rear in tenth place, requiring a general overhaul according to the testers due to significant weaknesses across multiple conditions. On snow, the tire sti...

Weak:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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