Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 25% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 60 · 19 reviews analysed Road tests 58 · 13 tests
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Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 has a Relative Score of 59 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 14 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for dry (85) and weakest for treadwear (31). 19 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100. 88% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 5 wear tests: about 41,000 km (25,000 miles) on average, newest 2026.
- Strength: Dry 85 — 1st of 7 (2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test), 1st of 10 (2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Efficiency 44 — 7th of 7 (2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test), 9th of 9 (2021 AZ All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Noise 43 — 15th of 15 (2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test), 11th of 11 (2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Snow 38 — 9th of 9 (2021 AZ All Season tire Test), 11th of 11 (2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test)
- Weak point: Treadwear 31 — 15th of 15 (2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test), 9th of 10 (2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test)
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
60/100From 19 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
58/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 19 owner reviews found online.
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 is generally received as a competent, high-value mid-range tire that offers solid performance in dry, wet, and cold conditions. While many users praise its ride comfort, wet weather water-disperse capabilities, and attractive pricing compared to premium brands, some experience drawbacks regarding sidewall softness and variable tread longevity depending on vehicle weight and driving style.
Pros
- Excellent value for money and affordable pricing compared to premium competitors
- Strong wet weather performance and water-dispersal capabilities
- Comfortable ride quality with low noise levels
- Good grip and stability in dry conditions, mountain roads, and cold snaps
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to slightly vague steering feedback and handling in tight turns
- Mixed feedback on tread longevity, with some users reporting rapid wear on heavy vehicles or front axles
- Decreased performance in deep snow or ice, and occasional early understeer in damp conditions
Worth knowing
- Users with heavier vehicles like the Jeep Cherokee and Fiat Scudo van noted accelerated front-axle or sidewall tread wear.
- EV owners, such as those with a Tesla Model 3, found the tire competent for daily driving, though noting limitations in heavy snow.
14 published test appearances (13 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2027 AvD All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/50R17
10th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | 11th of 12 | |
| Wet | 10th of 12 | |
| Dry | 9th of 12 | |
| Economy | 9th of 12 |
Source: AvD
2026 AutoBild All Season tire Test for EVs (215/55 R18) · 215/55 R18
7th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 8 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 8 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 8th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 8 | |
| Noise | 8th of 8 | |
| Value | 8th of 8 | |
| Wear | 7th of 8 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
14th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 14th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 15 | |
| Noise | 15th of 15 | |
| Value | 9th of 15 | |
| Price | 4th of 15 | |
| Wear | 15th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 13th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
10th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 35 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
10th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 11th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 11 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 11 | |
| Noise | 11th of 11 | |
| Price | 2nd of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 6th of 16 | |
| Noise | 5th of 16 | |
| Value | 5th of 16 | |
| Price | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wear | 12th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 16 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
7th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 32 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 9 | |
| Noise | 8th of 9 | |
| Price | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (cool) | 8th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking (cool) | 8th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking (cool) | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (cool) | 6th of 9 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2021 Auto Bild All-Season Tire Test R17 · 205/50R17
8th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 7 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 |
Source: Sport Auto
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 10th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 14 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 14 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 14 | |
| Value | 8th of 14 | |
| Wear | 11th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 11th of 14 |
Source: Auto Bild
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 24th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Value | 9th of 10 | |
| Price | 5th of 10 | |
| Wear | 9th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
4th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 93% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | C in 62% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 70–71 dB |
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