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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

2.6
R14 – R19
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 winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Maxxis (26%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 84% compared to 26% of the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
20
3
Best position
#5
#1
Average position
15.8
4.7
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
57
126

Snow

Snow
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
66%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Snow cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
57%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Dry performance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
45%
Michelin Primacy 5
88%

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
60%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
70%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
69%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
80%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
46%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
56%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
15%

Offroad

Offroad
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%

Ice

Ice
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
72%
Ice braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
58%
Ice lateral guidance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%

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