Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Continental WinterContact TS 870

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental allround tyres are slightly better rated (73%) than Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and WinterContact TS 870 is made in France.