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PREMITRA SNOW WP6

6.9 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 15 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/50 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
83,11 €
in 205/50 R17
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (1)

Your size 205/50 R17 93V XL EAN: 4717784348315 SAP: 423578160
MAXXIS PREMITRA SNOW WP6 RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 83,11 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Rim protection Rim protection
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Rating and verdict

How the Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 evaluated

6.9 Average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 6,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/50 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 32 measurements · 14 tests
beats 25 of 61
42 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 12 tests
beats 30 of 61
58 ≈ average
snow traction 10 tests
beats 14 of 54
23 ≈ average
snow handling 8 tests
beats 5 of 54
12 −1,0 %
Wet from 46 measurements · 17 tests
beats 32 of 69
47 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 15 tests
beats 21 of 69
33 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 10 tests
beats 50 of 57
91 +7,4 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 17 of 55
22 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 10 tests
beats 7 of 56
13 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 6 of 56
9 −1,2 %
dry handling 7 tests
beats 15 of 52
33 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 4 of 42
10 −6,0 %
Economy from 17 measurements · 11 tests
beats 15 of 55
28 −4,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 9 tests
beats 11 of 55
16 −3,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 20 of 50
44 −3,0 %
Noise and comfort from 8 measurements · 9 tests
beats 14 of 56
26 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 8 tests
beats 22 of 55
25 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 8 of 38
18 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 87 % Economy worse than 72 %

Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.

✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
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A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs

Where Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 stands in size 205/50 R17

Compared with 34 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 6,9 83,11 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 145,39 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 127,72 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 147,09 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 123,68 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 227,70 € Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 109,91 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 109,67 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 85,10 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 103,48 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 109,93 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 127,34 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 114,87 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 108,32 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 109,84 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 91,89 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 107,21 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 78,48 € better and cheaper Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 7.4 133,34 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 111,67 € Falken EUROWINTER HS01 7.3 110,88 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 101,53 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 98,54 € Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 7.1 181,46 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 83,11 € This tyre Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 115,92 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 83,41 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 95,25 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 73,58 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 97,33 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 84,35 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 69,23 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 53,04 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 86,28 € Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 5.2 119,88 €
5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
24. rank in the group of 34 compared
26 % of tyres are weaker in this group
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,9 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (34)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 145,39 € +62,28 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 127,72 € +44,61 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 147,09 € +63,98 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 123,68 € +40,57 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 227,70 € +144,59 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 109,91 € +26,80 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 109,67 € +26,56 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 85,10 € +1,99 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 103,48 € +20,37 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 109,93 € +26,82 €
  11. 10. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 127,34 € +44,23 €
  12. 12. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 114,87 € +31,76 €
  13. 13. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 108,32 € +25,21 €
  14. 13. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 109,84 € +26,73 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 91,89 € +8,78 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 107,21 € +24,10 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 78,48 € −4,63 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres WR Snowproof 133,34 € +50,23 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 111,67 € +28,56 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Falken EUROWINTER HS01 110,88 € +27,77 €
  21. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 101,53 € +18,42 €
  22. 20. 7.3 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 98,54 € +15,43 €
  23. 23. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 ZP-Dojazdová tech. Runflat 181,46 € +98,35 €
  24. 24. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 This tyre 83,11 €
  25. 24. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 115,92 € +32,81 €
  26. 26. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 83,41 € +0,30 €
  27. 27. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 95,25 € +12,14 €
  28. 28. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 SPORT XL BSW M+S 3PMSF 73,58 € −9,53 €
  29. 29. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 97,33 € +14,22 €
  30. 30. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 84,35 € +1,24 €
  31. 31. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 69,23 € −13,88 €
  32. 32. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 53,04 € −30,07 €
  33. 33. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 86,28 € +3,17 €
  34. 34. 5.2 Goodride SW608 SNOWMASTER 119,88 € +36,77 €
Specifications

Technical information

Our classification not an official manufacturer classification

Focus: Standard

The largest and best-selling category, and Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.

Eco
Eco
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/50 R17
Width205 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)93
Speed index (SI)V
Product code423578160
EAN4717784348315
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (70 dB)
Manufacturer Maxxis
Tread PREMITRA SNOW WP6
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison

Competitors

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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 6×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 14,3
2026
15. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
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20. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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2025
19. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
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2024
13. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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11. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres
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2022
8. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/40 R19 2022
10 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/50 R17.

Current lowest
83,11 €
↘ 33,40 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
71,34 €
31.8.2026
Highest for the period
157,35 €
23.6.2026
157,35 71,34 83,11 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 124,79 € 23.6.2026: 157,35 € 24.6.2026: 124,79 € 24.6.2026: 146,33 € 25.6.2026: 124,79 € 31.8.2026: 71,34 € 21.9.2026: 71,53 € 24.9.2026: 71,34 € 7.10.2026: 71,53 € 8.10.2026: 73,36 € 9.10.2026: 71,53 € 29.10.2026: 82,37 € 30.10.2026: 83,11 € 3.11.2026: 83,92 € 6.11.2026: 83,11 € 8.11.2026: 83,11 €

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