Winter tire Updated September 2026

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow review

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Owners 63 · 6 reviews analysed

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Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow has a Relative Score of 64 out of 100 among winter tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 6 owner reviews rate it 63 out of 100. 80% would buy it again.

Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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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.

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By owner reviews

63/100

From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 80%
Dry
Overall dry
56
Wet
Overall wet
64
Comfort
Overall comfort
57
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
71
Handling
Overall handling
60

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.

The Maxxis MA PW Presa Snow is generally regarded as a competent budget-friendly winter tire that offers reliable traction in snow and wet conditions. While most users appreciate its value proposition and longevity, there is a notable divide in user experience, with some reporting significant safety concerns regarding grip on wet surfaces.

Pros

  • Strong value-for-money proposition compared to other budget brands
  • Reliable traction in snow and icy conditions
  • Good tread longevity and durability
  • Low noise levels during operation

Cons

  • Reports of poor wet-weather grip and handling
  • Potential difficulties with wheel balancing leading to vibrations
  • Inconsistent performance feedback across different driving styles

Worth knowing

  • Users running reinforced versions on varied road surfaces reported good durability despite poor tarmac quality.
  • Some owners of mid-sized wagons (Mazda 5, Jetta) noted specific issues with wheel balancing and vibration.

3 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2015 Winter tire Market Overview · 185/60R15

47th of 51

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

2012 Auto Bild Top 15 Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16

15th of 15

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

15th of 43

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

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