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175-225/50-80 R14-17 9 sizes 2020 Winter rated

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

Maxxis Tires High Performance Winter

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

6.3
Tire Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
67%
Wet Grip
70%
Road Feedback
68%
Handling
67%
Wear
90%
Comfort
67%
Buy again
80%
6 Reviews
73% Average
82,500 miles driven
3 Tests (avg: 26th)
Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

Winter Mid-Range
BETA
6.3 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

Learn more about our methodology
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 3
Publications: 1
Period: 2012 - 2015
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 6
Avg Rating: 72.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 1.89
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2015 Winter Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2015 185/60 R14 47/51 0 metrics
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild 2012 205/55 R16 15/15 0 metrics
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2012 205/55 R16 15/43 0 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
3
Tests
26th
Average
15th
Best
47th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2015 Winter Tire Market Overview
185/60 R14 • 2015
47th/51
2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16 • 2012
15th/43
2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2012
15th/15
Short stopping distances and dynamic handling on snow
Weaknesses in driving performance and long braking distances on wet, moderate comfort, low mileage
Conditionally recommendable
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185/70R14 88 T D C 69
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15 inch
205/70R15 96 T D C 70
205/60R15 95 H D C 70
16 inch
205/50R16 91 H D C 70
195/60R16 89 H D C 70
17 inch
225/60R17 103 V D C 70
215/55R17 98 V D C 70
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Questions and Answers for the Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

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May 23, 2016

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

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.
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Top 3 Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow Reviews

Given 30% while driving a Honda Civic Type S 2.2 i CDTi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 12,500 average miles
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.
Helpful 558
October 28, 2016
Given 80% while driving a Mazda 5 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
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.
Helpful 552
November 1, 2015
Given 91% while driving a Fiat Brava (195/50 R15 H) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles
I think this is very good winter tire. first 4 seasons are very good at snow and wet.
Helpful 560
April 19, 2015

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Latest Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow Reviews

Given 69% while driving a Ford MONDEO (215/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 25,000 spirited miles
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.
Helpful 560
February 6, 2013
Given 80% while driving a Skoda Octavia (225/40 R18 V) on a combination of roads for 1,000 easy going miles
Good winter tires , with very reasonable price.
Helpful 547
December 3, 2010
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