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

Budget

Maxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

VS

PILOT ALPIN 5

10.0

R16 – R22

Also compare with

PILOT ALPIN 5

UltraGrip Performance 3

P Zero Winter 2

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

Snow

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

85%

Snow traction

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

53%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

73%

Snow braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

62%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

68%

Snow handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

66%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

95%

Snow cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

75%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

97%

Dry

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

86%

Dry braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

23%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

46%

Dry handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

62%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

88%

Wet

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

68%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

72%

Wet braking

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

43%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

60%

Aquaplaning - cross

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

53%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

45%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

57%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

48%

Wet circle cornering

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

59%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

76%

Wet handling

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

62%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

80%

Comfort

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

69%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

79%

Exterior noise

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

80%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

93%

Comfort

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

67%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

82%

Costs

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

46%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

76%

Rolling resistance

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

83%

Offroad

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

64%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

96%

Ice

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6

72%

Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5

65%

Performance spider chart

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Organization	Season	Year	Dimension
Autozeitung	Winter	2025	245/45 R19	View
ADAC	Winter	2025	225/40 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2025	225/40 R18	View
AUTOBILD	Winter	2024	245/45 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2023	225/45 R18	View
Autobild	Winter	2022	245/40 R19	View
Autobild	Winter	2020	225/40 R18	View