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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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
107,26 €
in 255/55 R18
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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 255/55 R18 109V XL EAN: 4717784358802 SAP: 42308480
MAXXIS PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV RP
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseA Price from 107,26 €
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 255/55 R18 among 39 available
tested in R18 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 32 measurements · 14 tests
beats 17 of 44
40 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 12 tests
beats 22 of 44
58 ≈ average
snow traction 10 tests
beats 6 of 39
23 ≈ average
snow handling 8 tests
beats 4 of 43
12 −1,0 %
Wet from 46 measurements · 17 tests
beats 15 of 50
31 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 15 tests
beats 8 of 50
33 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 10 tests
beats 39 of 43
91 +7,4 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 7 of 43
22 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 10 tests
beats 4 of 43
10 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 5 of 43
9 −1,2 %
dry handling 7 tests
beats 9 of 43
33 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 2 of 23
10 −6,0 %
Economy from 17 measurements · 11 tests
beats 13 of 42
32 −1,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 9 tests
beats 7 of 42
16 −3,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 14 of 31
44 −3,0 %
Noise and comfort from 8 measurements · 9 tests
beats 8 of 43
20 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 8 tests
beats 12 of 43
25 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 2 of 22
18 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 90 % Noise and comfort worse than 80 %

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
🚗
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
🛣
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 SUV stands in size 255/55 R18

Compared with 18 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

13. rank in the group of 18 compared
−0,5 below the group median group median 7,4
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
💡 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 (18)
  1. 1. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 126,48 € +19,22 €
  2. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 156,37 € +49,11 €
  3. 3. 8.6 Hankook W330A WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 X 144,43 € +37,17 €
  4. 4. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 136,00 € +28,74 €
  5. 5. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 134,63 € +27,37 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 127,58 € +20,32 €
  7. 7. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 115,46 € +8,20 €
  8. 7. 7.5 Semperit SPEED GRIP 3 SUV 139,01 € +31,75 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ better and cheaper 102,21 € −5,05 €
  10. 9. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 114,76 € +7,50 €
  11. 9. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 128,96 € +21,70 €
  12. 12. 7.0 Michelin LATITUDE ALPIN LA2 190,36 € +83,10 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV This tyre 107,26 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 110,20 € +2,94 €
  15. 15. 6.7 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX SUV 116,85 € +9,59 €
  16. 16. 6.6 Hankook W320C WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 SUV 157,20 € +49,94 €
  17. 17. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 109,40 € +2,14 €
  18. 18. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 SUV 98,60 € −8,66 €
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 255/55 R18
Width255 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)109
Speed index (SI)V
Product code42308480
EAN4717784358802
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripC NoiseA (69 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

Main competitors in the same price range.

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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
Detail →
2025
19. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/40 R18 2025
31 tyres
Detail →
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
Detail →
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 255/55 R18.

Current lowest
107,26 €
↘ 11,47 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
102,32 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
213,66 €
4.9.2026
213,66 102,32 107,26 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 121,16 € 3.9.2026: 171,02 € 3.9.2026: 205,57 € 4.9.2026: 213,66 € 4.9.2026: 171,02 € 5.9.2026: 213,66 € 5.9.2026: 171,02 € 6.9.2026: 213,66 € 6.9.2026: 171,02 € 7.9.2026: 213,66 € 7.9.2026: 171,02 € 8.9.2026: 213,66 € 8.9.2026: 171,02 € 8.9.2026: 213,66 € 9.9.2026: 171,02 € 9.9.2026: 213,66 € 9.9.2026: 171,02 € 10.9.2026: 213,66 € 10.9.2026: 171,02 € 10.9.2026: 213,66 € 10.9.2026: 171,02 € 11.9.2026: 213,66 € 11.9.2026: 171,02 € 12.9.2026: 213,66 € 12.9.2026: 171,02 € 13.9.2026: 213,66 € 13.9.2026: 174,80 € 13.9.2026: 171,02 € 14.9.2026: 213,66 € 14.9.2026: 174,80 € 14.9.2026: 170,65 € 14.9.2026: 170,61 € 15.9.2026: 213,66 € 15.9.2026: 170,58 € 15.9.2026: 205,11 € 15.9.2026: 170,65 € 15.9.2026: 170,44 € 16.9.2026: 170,38 € 16.9.2026: 213,66 € 16.9.2026: 170,38 € 16.9.2026: 213,66 € 16.9.2026: 170,38 € 16.9.2026: 170,34 € 17.9.2026: 170,31 € 17.9.2026: 213,66 € 17.9.2026: 167,11 € 18.9.2026: 213,66 € 18.9.2026: 167,49 € 19.9.2026: 213,66 € 19.9.2026: 167,71 € 20.9.2026: 213,66 € 20.9.2026: 167,71 € 20.9.2026: 167,18 € 21.9.2026: 213,66 € 21.9.2026: 167,18 € 22.9.2026: 213,66 € 22.9.2026: 167,11 € 22.9.2026: 167,07 € 23.9.2026: 213,66 € 23.9.2026: 167,65 € 24.9.2026: 213,66 € 24.9.2026: 167,65 € 25.9.2026: 213,66 € 25.9.2026: 167,65 € 26.9.2026: 205,19 € 26.9.2026: 213,66 € 26.9.2026: 170,63 € 26.9.2026: 213,66 € 26.9.2026: 170,63 € 27.9.2026: 213,66 € 27.9.2026: 170,63 € 27.9.2026: 205,19 € 27.9.2026: 170,63 € 28.9.2026: 213,66 € 28.9.2026: 170,63 € 28.9.2026: 117,96 € 30.9.2026: 104,23 € 8.10.2026: 106,29 € 30.10.2026: 107,26 € 3.11.2026: 108,30 € 4.11.2026: 103,32 € 6.11.2026: 102,32 € 6.11.2026: 107,26 € 8.11.2026: 107,26 €

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