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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Michelin ALPIN 6

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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Michelin ALPIN 6 has a better rating of 63% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin ALPIN 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra Snow WP6 and the ALPIN 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (9)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2022 225/45 R17 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2022 215/55 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2022 185/65 R15 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2021 195/65 R15 View
Autoklub ČR Autoklub ČR
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View
Autobild Autobild
Winter
2020 225/55 R17 View
AutoMotorSport AutoMotorSport
Winter
2020 225/50 R17 View
ADAC ADAC
Winter
2020 205/55 R16 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 9 tests

Wet Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
80%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
88%
Michelin ALPIN 6
82%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
70%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.3%)
Dry Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Dry Lane Change
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
90%
Dry Steering Reaction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
75%
Best: Toyo Observe S944 (95.0%)
Best in category: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Snow Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Snow Braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Michelin ALPIN 6
77%
Snow Traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Best: Kleber Krisalp HP3 (94.0%)
Snow Handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Snow Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Michelin ALPIN 6
73%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (91.3%)
Ice Performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Ice Braking Abs
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Michelin ALPIN 6
83%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
87%
Best: Nokian Snowproof P (91.0%)
Best in category: Nexen Winguard Snow G3 WH21 (89.0%)
Comfort & Noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
78%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
83%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Noise Interior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Michelin ALPIN 6
76%
Best: Sava Eskimo HP2 (83.0%)
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
85%
Michelin ALPIN 6
81%
Best in category: Continental WinterContact TS 870 (98.5%)
Economy
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin ALPIN 6
85%
Michelin
ALPIN 6
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Michelin ALPIN 6
79%
Fuel Efficiency
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Michelin ALPIN 6
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
55%
Michelin ALPIN 6
93%
Best in category: Nokian WR Snowproof (94.0%)

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