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2. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
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When comparing two all-round tyres, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 and the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, it becomes clear that both have their individual strengths and weaknesses in tyre tests.
The Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 tyre, manufactured in China, has gained a rating of 53% on our scale. This tyre's best feature is its performance in cross aquaplaning situations, as demonstrated in ACE and Autobild tests. However, it lagged in overall test positions, securing the 7th position out of 9 in ACE and 13th out of 32 in Autobild. Notably, this tyre grants very good aquaplaning qualities and satisfactory performance in conditions such as wet circle cornering and dampening exterior noise. However, its weaknesses lie in slow steering response, understeering, and limited mileage and economy.
On the other hand, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, manufactured in Slovenia and France, outperforms the former with a rating of 86%. Replacing the previous models of 'Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2' and 'Goodyear Vector 4Seasons', this tyre is impressive in both aquaplaning scenarios and handling dry conditions, as proven in tests from ACE and Autobild. Also notable is the tyre's performance in snow braking, wet handling, and mileage, leading to its overall higher rankings in tests - 3rd out of 9 in ACE and 4th out of 32 in Autobild. Not to mention, this Goodyear product shows promising results in winter conditions and high mileage; however, it does bear the downside of higher rolling resistance.
Examining the data, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is the overall superior all-round tyre in comparison to the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. While both tyres offer valuable characteristics, the Goodyear product offers better performance and value in terms of resulting higher positions in comparable tests, overall handling versatility, quality performance under various weather conditions and enduring mileage.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Test winner
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Satisfactory2. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow braking
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow cornering
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
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Fuel consumption according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Mutual tests
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| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Recommended | |||||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Highly recommended | |||||||
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| Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 62 | 66 | 52 | 26 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Recommended | 44 | 51 | 44 | 25 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Recommended | 56 | 54 | 45 | 22 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 | 43,1 | 51,8 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 43,9 | 46,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Conditionally recommended | 2- | 2- | 3+ | 3 | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Satisfactory | 1- | 2 | 1- | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | 3+ | ||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 1- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 | 38,4 | 54,7 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,9 | 50,7 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2+ | 2- | 2- | |||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Rating: Test winner | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 | 40,9 | 53,4 | |||||
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | 41,6 | 47 | |||||
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