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Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 review
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that delivers competent performance across varied weather conditions. While most users praise its wet-weather traction, ride comfort, and longevity, some report inconsistencies in handling precision and durability under heavy loads or specific driving styles.
Relative score
75/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
73/100
16 reviews
Road tests
80/100
12 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
73%
Would buy again
79%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
79.5%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is widely regarded as a high-value, mid-range tire that delivers competent performance across varied weather conditions. While most users praise its wet-weather traction, ride comfort, and longevity, some report inconsistencies in handling precision and durability under heavy loads or specific driving styles.
Pros
- Strong wet-weather performance and hydroplaning resistance
- Excellent value for money compared to premium competitors
- Good ride comfort and low noise levels
- Reliable traction in cold, damp, and light snowy conditions
Cons
- Vague steering feedback and indirect handling
- Potential for premature tread wear or sidewall degradation under heavy vehicle loads
- Reduced grip in tight, damp corners
- Inconsistent performance in extreme winter conditions like deep snow or ice
Worth knowing
- Users operating heavy vehicles, such as 2.0-ton vans, noted issues with sidewall softness and accelerated edge wear.
- Performance on AWD vehicles like the Tesla Model 3 is described as competent for daily driving but limited in deep snow or icy conditions.
- Drivers using these on mountain roads report that the tire maintains composure in high temperatures, though hard braking can trigger ABS intervention.
Test results
12 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 AutoBild All Season tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) · 215/55 R18
7th of 8
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Value | 8th of 8 | |
| Wear | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 8 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
14th of 15
Best: Price · 4th
Weakest: Noise · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 15 | |
| Noise | 15th of 15 | |
| Value | 9th of 15 | |
| Price | 4th of 15 | |
| Wear | 15th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
10th of 35
Best: Dry Braking · 9th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 35 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
10th of 11
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Snow Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 11th of 11 | |
| Price | 2nd of 11 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 16
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 16 | |
| Noise | 5th of 16 | |
| Value | 5th of 16 | |
| Price | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
7th of 32
Best: Dry Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 32 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
Best: Price · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 6th of 9 |
2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
4th of 7
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 14
Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 14 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 14 | |
| Value | 8th of 14 | |
| Wear | 11th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 31
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 24th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 31 |
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 10
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Value | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Wear | 9th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 10 |
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
4th of 31
Best: Dry Braking · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 31 |