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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

Winter
Price from: £49 66 Sizes
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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Lowcost
4.0 /10 Conditionally recommended

What we know so far

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 placed #10 out of 11 in Auto Express 2026 (205/55 R16). Our database lists 66 sizes, from R14 to R40.

Best in test
23 Tests Price from: £49 66 Sizes 3PMSF M+S

Head-to-Head Comparison

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

MaxxisThis tyre
Premitra Snow WP6
4.0
LinglongBudget
Sport Master Winter
6.0
Better at: Wet braking, Dry braking
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
MinervaBudget
Frostrack HP
0.3
Better at: Rolling resistance, Dry braking
Worse at: Wet braking, Wet handling
NexenBudget
Winguard Sport 3
7.5
Better at: Wet braking, Comfort
LaufennBudget
I FIT Plus
6.9
Better at: Snow handling, Rolling resistance
Worse at: Dry handling, Wet handling
BarumBudget
Polaris 6
7.8
Better at: Rolling resistance, Comfort
SemperitBudget
Speed-Grip 5
8.0
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
Worse at: Wet handling
GitiBudget
Gitiwinter W2
6.5
Better at: Gravel traction
Worse at: Snow handling, Rolling resistance
FuldaBudget
Kristall Control HP2
6.6
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking
MatadorBudget
MP93 Nordicca
6.2
Worse at: Wet handling
MomoBudget
W-20 North Pole
7.2
VikingBudget
WinTech
6.2
Better at: Ice lateral guidance, Snow braking
Worse at: Mileage, Snow handling
BarumBudget
Polaris 5
7.0
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow braking
Worse at: Wet handling, Comfort
SavaBudget
Eskimo HP2
6.0
Better at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
Worse at: Wet handling, Dry braking
ContinentalPremium
WinterContact TS 870 P
9.4
Better at: Rolling resistance, Snow handling
GoodYearPremium
UltraGrip Performance 3
9.2
Better at: Comfort, Wet handling

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding performance on dry roads

Good handling and safety in wet conditions, including strong aquaplaning resistance

High predicted mileage and low tread wear

Low fuel consumption

Affordable price

Weaknesses

Noticeable weaknesses in snow and icy conditions, including traction and braking

Slightly longer braking distances and delayed steering response on wet and dry roads

Limited lateral grip and handling, especially in demanding situations

Some new tires may have minor production residues

Reviews

8.3
20 Reviews

Customers like

Good overall grip5×
Strong wet-road performance4×
Good snow and ice grip3×

Customers don't like

Loud humming or growling noise2×
Inconsistent manufacturing and balancing2×

History

2020

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was launched

2020
5× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#5Good
Autobild225/55 R17#8Satisfactory
AutoMotorSport225/50 R17#9Satisfactory
Autobild225/40 R18#9Satisfactory
Autoklub ČR205/55 R16#9
2021
3× Tested
ADAC195/65 R15#10Satisfactory
ADAC225/50 R17#16Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#29
2022
5× Tested
Autoklub ČR225/45 R17#6
ADAC185/65 R15#8Satisfactory
Autobild245/40 R19#8Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#11
Autobild215/55 R17#15Good
2023
1× Tested
Autobild225/45 R18#34
2024
3× Tested
AUTOBILD245/45 R18#11Satisfactory
ADAC215/55 R17#13Sufficient
AUTOBILD205/55 R16#41
2025
3× Tested
Autozeitung245/45 R19#10
ADAC225/40 R18#19Sufficient
Autobild225/40 R18#44
2026
3× Tested
Auto Express205/55 R16#10
Sportscars95V#10Satisfactory
Autobild245/45 R19#20
Price vs Quality
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Tests (23)

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23 Tests 13× Recommended
Sportscars Winter
95V
#10 Of 12 Tyres
Sportscars2026
10thSatisfactory
Dry braking: 43.5 mWet braking: 56.1 m
BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupé · BMW M240i
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Autobild Winter
245/45 R19
#20 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2026
20th
BMW 5er
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Autozeitung Winter
245/45 R19
#10 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2025
10th
BMW 5
ADAC Winter
225/40 R18
#19 Of 31 Tyres
ADAC2025
19thSufficient
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#44 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2025
44th
BMW M135i
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AUTOBILD Winter
245/45 R18
#11 Of 12 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
11thSatisfactory
CUPRA Formentor
1.Michelin Pilot Alpin 5Exemplary
···
10.Falken EuroWinter HS02 ProSatisfactory
11.Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Satisfactory
12.Imperial ICE-Plus S210
ADAC Winter
215/55 R17
#13 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
13thSufficient
VW T-Roc
AUTOBILD Winter
205/55 R16
#41 Of 55 Tyres
AUTOBILD2024
41st
Wet braking: 42.0 m
VW Golf
Autobild Winter
225/45 R18
#34 Of 54 Tyres
Autobild2023
34th
Wet braking: 38,4 m
BMW 3
ADAC Winter
185/65 R15
#8 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2022
8thSatisfactory
VW Polo
Autobild Winter
245/40 R19
#8 Of 9 Tyres
Autobild2022
8thSatisfactory
Cupra Formentor
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Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#11 Of 56 Tyres
Autobild2022
11th
Wet braking: 35,8 m
VW Passat
Autobild Winter
215/55 R17
#15 Of 19 Tyres
Autobild2022
15thGood
VW Passat
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ADAC Winter
195/65 R15
#10 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2021
10thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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ADAC Winter
225/50 R17
#16 Of 18 Tyres
ADAC2021
16thSatisfactory
Audi A4
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Autobild Winter
205/55 R16
#29 Of 50 Tyres
Autobild2021
29th
Wet braking: 38 m
VW Golf
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ADAC Winter
205/55 R16
#5 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2020
5thGood
VW Golf
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Autobild Winter
225/55 R17
#8 Of 10 Tyres
Autobild2020
8thSatisfactory
BMW X1
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AutoMotorSport Winter
225/50 R17
#9 Of 10 Tyres
AutoMotorSport2020
9thSatisfactory
BMW 3
1.Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005Very good
···
8.Giti GitiWinter W1Satisfactory
9.Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Satisfactory
10.Falken EuroWinter HS01Satisfactory
Autobild Winter
225/40 R18
#9 Of 12 Tyres
Autobild2020
9thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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Sizes (66)

175/65 R14From £56

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Ratings

Tested 13× By professional organizations

●Satisfactory11× (85%)
●Sufficient2× (15%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.1xxx/xx R18 8.0xxx/xx R19 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 7.5225/xx Rxx 8.2245/xx Rxx 8.5

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