Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

Budget

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

VS

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0

R16 – R22

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data

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PILOT ALPIN 5

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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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 has a better rating of 100% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2025 245/45 R19 test, where both the Premitra Snow WP6 and the PILOT ALPIN 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Premitra Snow WP6

PILOT ALPIN 5

Number of tests

20

21

Best position

#5

#1

Average position

15.8

1.7

Latest test

2025

Available sizes

57

133

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance

67%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

75%

Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

Wet Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

54%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

76%

Wet Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

62%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

80%

Wet Circle Cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

59%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

76%

Aquaplaning Longitudinal

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

86%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

75%

Aquaplaning Cross

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

76%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

66%

Dry Performance

59%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

85%

Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

Dry Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

59%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

89%

Dry Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

62%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

88%

Dry Lane Change

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

57%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

79%

Snow Performance

73%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

95%

Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

Snow Braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

82%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

91%

Snow Traction

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

70%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

95%

Snow Handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

66%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

95%

Snow Circle Cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

75%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

97%

Comfort & Noise

74%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

88%

Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

Noise Exterior

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

93%

Ride Comfort

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

67%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

82%

Economy

48%

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

92%

Michelin

PILOT ALPIN 5

Rolling Resistance

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

83%

Mileage

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

32%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

100%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autozeitung	Winter	2025	245/45 R19	View
AUTOBILD	Winter	2024	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2022	245/40 R19	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/40 R18	View

Dimensions and prices

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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

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