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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

6.5
R13 – R20
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.4
R16 – R21
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 84% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
13
3
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
8.8
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
530
126

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
63%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
60%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
50%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%

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