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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Ceat WinterDrive

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

6.5
R13 – R20
VS
CeatCeat

WinterDrive

6.4
R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Ceat). Generally, Ceat allround tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Maxxis (65%). 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 Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2024 when was the Ceat WinterDrive first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.

Test Profile

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

Wet

Wet
Ceat WinterDrive
27%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Ceat WinterDrive
2%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Ceat WinterDrive
25%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Ceat WinterDrive
51%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Ceat WinterDrive
9%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Ceat WinterDrive
55%

Snow

Snow
Ceat WinterDrive
54%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Ceat WinterDrive
35%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
69%
Ceat WinterDrive
39%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
64%
Ceat WinterDrive
71%
Snow cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Ceat WinterDrive
71%

Costs

Costs
Ceat WinterDrive
70%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Ceat WinterDrive
65%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Ceat WinterDrive
92%

Comfort

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

Dry

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

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