Maxxis All Season AP2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 68 · 21 reviews analysed Road tests 44 · 4 tests
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The Maxxis All Season AP2 is widely regarded as a high-value, capable all-weather tire that excels in snow and slush, often rivaling dedicated winter tires. While most users praise its wet-weather traction and winter reliability, some report inconsistent performance in dry conditions and varying opinions on tread longevity.
Owners rate it 23.6 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
68/100From 21 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
44/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
By discipline: % of the best tire in each test.
Maxxis All Season AP2 specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 21 owner reviews found online.
The Maxxis All Season AP2 is widely regarded as a high-value, capable all-weather tire that excels in snow and slush, often rivaling dedicated winter tires. While most users praise its wet-weather traction and winter reliability, some report inconsistent performance in dry conditions and varying opinions on tread longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in snow, slush, and icy conditions.
- Strong value proposition compared to premium-tier competitors.
- Reliable wet-weather performance and resistance to aquaplaning.
- Deep initial tread depth (9mm) providing a long service life for many users.
Cons
- Inconsistent performance in dry, warm weather, including increased braking distances.
- Reports of rapid tread wear under aggressive driving or high-temperature conditions.
- Occasional reports of 'mushy' handling or loss of grip when the tire compound overheats.
- Mixed feedback regarding wet-weather performance, with some users noting poor traction in light drizzle.
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles (approx. 2 tons) reported excellent durability and even wear patterns over high mileage.
- Drivers of 17-inch wheel configurations noted the tire remains capable and secure even in challenging winter conditions.
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4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
17th of 27
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2018 ADAC All Season tire Test · 175/65 R14
6th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 AZ All Season tire Test · 185/65 R15
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
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