Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 – Tests & Review

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is a Premium Touring Winter tire with directional tread pattern, designed for Passenger cars.

Key performance

Dry performance
93.2 %
Dry braking
95.28 %
Dry handling
91.12 %
Wet performance
91.6 %
Wet braking
90.37 %
Wet handling
89.79 %
Wet lateral handling
94.64 %
Aquaplaning
89.11 %
Straight aqua
96.92 %
Lateral aqua
81.3 %
Snow performance
89.39 %
Snow braking
95.08 %
Snow handling
80.51 %
Snow traction
94.19 %
Snow lateral handling
87.76 %
Rolling resistance
80.05 %
Noise
99.14 %
Wear resistance
68.33 %
Comfort
70 %

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Tests

2020 AMS (225/50 R17)

In 2020 experts of the German publication Auto Motor und Sport have tested Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 at size 225/50 R17  and compared to 9 similar budget, mid-range and premium winter tires.

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
5th place in Wet braking. +2.6m braking distance.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
7-8th place in Wet lateral handling. +0.46m/s2 acceleration.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
3rd place in Wet handling. -1.2km/h handling average speed.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
8th place in Straight aqua. -4.4km/h float speed.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
9th place in Lateral aqua. -0.63m/s2 lateral acceleration.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
Last place in Dry braking. +2.4m braking distance.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
3rd place in Dry handling. -0.4km/h handling average speed.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
9th place in Snow braking. +3.3m braking distance.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
9th place in Snow handling. -3.3km/h handling average speed.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
9-10th place in Snow lateral handling. -0.42m/s2 lateral acceleration.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
8th place in Snow traction. -0.28m/s2 max acceleration.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
7th place in Rolling resistance. +1.4kg/t rolling resistance.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 test, review, rating
2nd place in Noise. +0.4dB external noise.

Overall Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 Review

According to the test results Maxxis took last place and got an expert score “Satisfactorily”.

Main conclusions:

  • Relatively good results on the wet.
  • Low straight and lateral aquaplaning resistance.
  • The longest dry braking distance but good handling.
  • Poor snow performance.
  • Good noise.
  • Average rolling resistance.

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Competitors

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