In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (
Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli allround tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 65% compared to 62% of the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli Scorpion Winter 2 ELECT first tested. We also know where
Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.