Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Great handling on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Exceptional handling on the wet
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Competitors
Sizes
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is made in 32 sizes, starting from 175/65 R14 up to 245/45 R18.
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is ranked #82 of 858 winter tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Autobild 2022, Autoklub ČR 2022, and other organizations. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 belongs to the Lowcost segment and is made by a manufacturer from Taiwan. It is made in total of 32 sizes, 175/65 R14 being the smallest and 245/45 R18 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 13 times, first test was carried in 2020. Noise is a strong quality of Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating.
Timeline
2020
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was launched
2020
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was tested 5x (ADAC,...)
2021
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was tested 3x (ADAC,...)
2022
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was tested 5x (ADAC,...)
Achievements
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in tyre tests
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is a lowcost segment tyre that has been tested by some of Europe's most esteemed organizations that test tyres. The tyre was first tested in 2020 and has been tested numerous times in various dimensions and winter periods since then. Overall, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 received an impressive rating of 82%, which is a remarkable achievement for a tyre in this segment.
The tyre's performance varied amongst the different tests, with its best result coming in the 2020 Autobild Winter tyre test for 225/55 R17 dimensions, where it was ranked 8th out of 10. In the same test, it also proved to be the best tyre in two areas - Aquaplaning - cross and longitudal. Its worst result came in the 2022 Autobild Winter tyre test for 215/55 R17 dimensions, where it was placed 11th out of 56.
Despite not winning any of the tests outright, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 managed to excel in various areas, including Dry driving behavior, Safety, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise, and Comfort, amongst others.
In conclusion, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 should be an ideal choice for budget-conscious drivers who require a reliable, safe, and high performing winter tyre. Its performance in various tests backs up its claims of being a great lowcost option.
All tyre tests where Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was featured:
Ranked #11 of 56
| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,8 | 25,4 |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 35,8 | 26,3 |
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2 | 2- | 2 | 3 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 103,6 | 108,3 | 100,2 | 102,1 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 99,9 | 101,5 | 97,2 | 100,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Rolling resistance | Noise | Wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,9 | 1,8 | 1,9 | 1,7 | 2,5 | 1,5 |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2,2 | 1,9 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 2,6 | 2,6 | 3,0 |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,9 | 2,0 | 2,6 | 2,0 | |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,6 | 2,4 | 2,6 | 3,0 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on wet | Stopping distance on snow | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 27,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 38 | 29,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,6 | 1,9 | 1,5 | 2,1 | 2,7 | 1,5 | |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2,3 | 2,1 | 3,4 | 2,8 | 3,4 | 3,0 | |
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,3 | 2,0 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 1,0 | 1,8 |
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2,3 | 2,0 | 2,5 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,5 | 2,2 |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 101,1 | 103,4 | 102,8 | 100 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 96,96 | 96,6 | 99 | 95,3 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,5 | 8,7 | 9,9 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 7,2 | 7,1 | 6,2 | 6 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | 2 | 2- | 2- | ||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 85% (9x) | |
|---|---|
| Good | Satisfactory |
| 2x | 7x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 | R18 | R19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (2x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (4x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) |
Ratings x Width
| 185/xx Rxx | 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (1x) | 85% (4x) | 85% (1x) |