Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Michelin e.Primacy

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 (85%) than Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 71% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Premitra AS AP3 is made in China and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.