Segment
1. BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER Upper-middle2. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Lowcost
Comparison: BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER vs. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, BFGoodrich winter tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Maxxis (21%). But when it comes to comparing BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER and Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2, the rating is the same - 0%. The first tyre test of BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 205/65 R16 test, where both the ACTIVAN WINTER and the Vansmart Snow WL2 were tested.
| # | BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER | Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R14 - R16 | R12 - R17 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Still recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Still recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
(Overall rating)Add to comparison
Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Ice | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption |
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| Best values in test | 2,4 | 2,3 | 2,2 | 2,3 | 2,5 | 2,0 | 1,6 |
| BFGoodrich ACTIVAN WINTER Rating: Not recommended | 4,9 | 3,4 | 3,1 | 2,3 | 3,3 | 2,0 | 1,7 |
| Maxxis Vansmart Snow WL2 Rating: Not recommended | 2,7 | 2,5 | 5,0 | 2,4 | 2,8 | 2,5 | 1,9 |
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