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Comparison: Riken Snow vs. Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 (2026)

Riken SnowBudget
RikenRiken

Snow

2.6
R15 – R18
VS
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra Snow WP6

3.6
R14 – R23
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Riken) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Riken winter tyres are slightly better rated (26%) than Maxxis (21%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 has a better rating of 36% compared to 26% of the Riken Snow. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Snow and the Premitra Snow WP6 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Riken
Snow
Maxxis
Premitra Snow WP6
Number of tests
4
20
Best position
#31
#5
Average position
37.5
15.8
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
55
73

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Snow
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Snow cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
63%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
79%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
71%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
81%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
73%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
82%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
83%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
77%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
76%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
50%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
56%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
34%
Offroad
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
64%
Ice
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
75%
Ice braking
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
68%
Ice lateral guidance
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
74%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2023225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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