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Comparison: Ceat WinterDrive vs. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3

CeatCeat

WinterDrive

6.4
R13 – R18
VS
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

6.5
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Ceat winter tyres are slightly better rated (68%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 65% compared to 64% of the Ceat WinterDrive. The first tyre test of Ceat WinterDrive was done in 2024, compared to 2019 when was the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 first tested.

Test Profile

Ceat
WinterDrive
Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Number of tests
4
13
Best position
#10
#4
Average position
17.0
8.8
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
37
530

Wet

Wet
Ceat WinterDrive
43%
Wet braking
Ceat WinterDrive
50%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Ceat WinterDrive
27%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Ceat WinterDrive
34%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Wet circle cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
55%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Wet handling
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%

Snow

Snow
Ceat WinterDrive
67%
Snow traction
Ceat WinterDrive
60%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Snow braking
Ceat WinterDrive
64%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
69%
Snow cornering
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Snow handling
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
64%

Costs

Costs
Ceat WinterDrive
50%
Mileage
Ceat WinterDrive
1%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%
Price/value
Ceat WinterDrive
92%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Rolling resistance
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%

Dry

Dry
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Dry handling
Ceat WinterDrive
73%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Comfort
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Exterior noise
Ceat WinterDrive
78%
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%

Ice

Ice
Ceat WinterDrive
23%

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