Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Michelin CrossClimate 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Maxxis (75%). In this particular case, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has a better rating of 92% compared to 78% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin CrossClimate 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 195/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra AS AP3 and the CrossClimate 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin CrossClimate 2 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and CrossClimate 2 is made in Italy/Spain.