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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 review

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is generally regarded as a capable, budget-friendly winter tire that performs reliably in snow and wet conditions. While users appreciate its value and traction, some report a lack of steering feedback and a floaty sensation during dry or wet cornering.

Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
78/100
8 reviews
Road tests
67/100
19 published tests

Owners rate it 10.7 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.

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Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
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

78%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
84%
Corner stability
90%
Dry traction
100%
Steering response
100%
Wet
Overall wet
84%
Wet traction
100%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
84%
Comfort
Overall comfort
68%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
79%
Handling
Overall handling
77%

By road tests

67.3%
Dry
78.6%
Wet
72.6%
Snow
70.7%
Comfort
40.8%
Noise
62.3%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
81.4%
Dry Handling
95%
Subj. Dry Handling
78.6%
Wet Braking
59.4%
Subj. Wet Handling
78.6%
Wet Handling
58.3%
Straight Aquaplaning
77%
Curved Aquaplaning
66.7%
Side G-Force on Wet surface
66.7%
Snow Braking
37.5%
Snow Handling
38.3%
Subj. Snow Handling
28.6%
Snow Traction
44.6%
Ice Braking
86.7%
Ice Handling
86.7%
Inside Noise level
65%
Outside Noise
100%
Subjective Comfort
50%
Rolling Resistance
33.5%
Price
68.6%
Wear
80%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 8 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is generally regarded as a capable, budget-friendly winter tire that performs reliably in snow and wet conditions. While users appreciate its value and traction, some report a lack of steering feedback and a floaty sensation during dry or wet cornering.

Pros

  • Strong traction and grip on snow and ice
  • Excellent value for the price point
  • Effective resistance to straight-line aquaplaning
  • Confidence-inspiring handling in wet weather

Cons

  • Vague steering feel and lack of feedback in corners
  • Floaty handling characteristics on dry and wet pavement
  • Potential concerns regarding long-term quality consistency
  • Occasional instability reported on icy surfaces

Worth knowing

  • Users driving Tesla Model 3 vehicles noted the tires were initially quiet and cost-effective, though long-term satisfaction varied.
  • Drivers noted that the tire's handling characteristics are better suited for standard winter commuting rather than spirited driving.
Test results

19 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 6th Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 11
Wet Handling10th of 11
Wet Circle9th of 11
Dry Braking10th of 11
Dry Handling6th of 11
Snow Traction8th of 11
Snow Handling8th of 11
Rolling Resistance10th of 11
Straight Aqua8th of 11
Curved Aquaplaning8th of 11
Noise9th of 11

2025 AZ Performance Winter tire Test · 245/45 R19

10th of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 10
Wet Handling10th of 10
Wet Circle10th of 10
Dry Braking10th of 10
Dry Handling8th of 10
Snow Braking7th of 10
Snow Traction5th of 10
Snow Handling7th of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Subj. Comfort10th of 10
Noise6th of 10
Value3rd of 10
Wear8th of 10
Abrasion8th of 10
Total Cost of Ownership3rd of 10

2025 Winter tire Braking Test - 52 Sets! · 225/40 R18

44th of 51
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking44th of 51

2025 ADAC Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18

19th of 31
Best: Fuel Consumption · 6th Weakest: Dry Braking · 27th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking24th of 31
Wet Circle7th of 31
Dry Braking27th of 31
Snow Braking12th of 31
Snow Traction22nd of 31
Ice Braking25th of 31
Straight Aqua8th of 31
Noise22nd of 31
Wear7th of 31
Fuel Consumption6th of 31
Abrasion7th of 31
Wet Braking - Concrete23rd of 31

2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 245/45 R18

11th of 12
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 12
Wet Handling11th of 12
Dry Braking12th of 12
Dry Handling11th of 12
Snow Braking7th of 12
Snow Traction10th of 12
Snow Handling11th of 12
Rolling Resistance9th of 12
Straight Aqua1st of 12
Noise7th of 12

2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

13th of 16
Best: Straight Aqua · 6th Weakest: Dry Braking · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 16
Dry Braking15th of 16
Snow Braking9th of 16
Snow Traction13th of 16
Ice Braking13th of 16
Straight Aqua6th of 16
Wear8th of 16
Abrasion7th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete13th of 16

2024 Winter 55 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

41st of 55
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking41st of 55

2023 Winter tire Test 54 Set Braking Test · 225/45 R18

34th of 54
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking34th of 54

2022 Sports Car UHP Winter tire Test · 245/40 R19

8th of 9
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 9
Wet Handling8th of 9
Dry Braking9th of 9
Dry Handling9th of 9
Snow Braking8th of 9
Snow Traction6th of 9
Snow Handling8th of 9
Rolling Resistance7th of 9
Straight Aqua2nd of 9
Noise5th of 9
Price2nd of 9

2022 Auto Bild Winter tire Test · 215/55 R17

15th of 20
Best: Price · 1st Weakest: Wear · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 20
Wet Handling11th of 20
Dry Braking16th of 20
Dry Handling14th of 20
Snow Braking13th of 20
Snow Traction17th of 20
Snow Handling15th of 20
Rolling Resistance19th of 20
Straight Aqua6th of 20
Noise4th of 20
Value6th of 20
Price1st of 20
Wear20th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership19th of 20

2022 Winter tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

11th of 56
Best: Wet Braking · 11th Weakest: Snow Braking · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 56
Snow Braking14th of 56

2022 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

8th of 15
DisciplinePlacementField position

2021 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 8
DisciplinePlacementField position

2021 ADAC 15 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17

10th of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position

2021 ADAC 17 Inch Winter tire Test · 225/50 R17

16th of 18
DisciplinePlacementField position

2021 Winter tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16

29th of 49
Best: Snow Braking · 21st Weakest: Wet Braking · 34th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking34th of 49
Snow Braking21st of 49

2020 Auto Zeitung Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

8th of 14
Best: Subj. Wet Handling · 4th Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 14
Dry Braking6th of 14
Snow Braking11th of 14
Snow Traction7th of 14
Rolling Resistance14th of 14
Straight Aqua6th of 14
Subj. Dry Handling8th of 14
Subj. Comfort8th of 14
Subj. Wet Handling4th of 14
Subj. Snow Handling12th of 14

2020 Auto Bild SUV Winter tire Test · 225/55 R17

8th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st Weakest: Snow Braking · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling6th of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10
Snow Braking10th of 10
Snow Traction10th of 10
Snow Handling10th of 10
Rolling Resistance9th of 10
Straight Aqua1st of 10
Noise8th of 10

2020 ADAC Winter tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

5th of 15
DisciplinePlacementField position