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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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
86,10 €
in 215/70 R16
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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 215/70 R16 104H XL EAN: 4717784359120 SAP: 42159380
MAXXIS PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV RP
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 86,10 €
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 215/70 R16 among 26 available
tested in R16 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 32 measurements · 14 tests
beats 12 of 32
39 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 12 tests
beats 15 of 32
58 ≈ average
snow traction 10 tests
beats 5 of 27
23 ≈ average
snow handling 8 tests
beats 3 of 29
12 −1,0 %
Wet from 46 measurements · 17 tests
beats 12 of 35
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 15 tests
beats 6 of 35
33 ≈ average
Aquaplaning 10 tests
beats 27 of 30
91 +7,4 %
wet handling 9 tests
beats 8 of 29
22 ≈ average
Dry from 17 measurements · 10 tests
beats 4 of 29
16 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 10 tests
beats 5 of 29
9 −1,2 %
dry handling 7 tests
beats 10 of 28
33 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 3 of 20
10 −6,0 %
Economy from 17 measurements · 11 tests
beats 8 of 30
28 −2,7 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 9 tests
beats 3 of 29
16 −3,8 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 5 tests
beats 13 of 26
44 −3,0 %
Noise and comfort from 8 measurements · 9 tests
beats 4 of 29
16 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 8 tests
beats 7 of 28
25 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 3 of 18
18 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Dry worse than 84 % Economy worse than 72 % Noise and comfort worse than 84 %

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 215/70 R16

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

13. rank in the group of 15 compared
−0,7 below the group median group median 7,6
−2,2 behind the best in the group the best has 9,1
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 143,31 € +57,21 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 113,51 € +27,41 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 SUV 108,38 € +22,28 €
  4. 4. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 112,61 € +26,51 €
  5. 5. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 114,72 € +28,62 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 112,64 € +26,54 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 107,90 € +21,80 €
  8. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 109,16 € +23,06 €
  9. 9. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 95,90 € +9,80 €
  10. 10. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 111,23 € +25,13 €
  11. 10. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 92,80 € +6,70 €
  12. 12. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE SUV 102,63 € +16,53 €
  13. 13. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 SUV This tyre 86,10 €
  14. 14. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 92,55 € +6,45 €
  15. 14. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 91,15 € +5,05 €
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 215/70 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)104
Speed index (SI)H
Product code42159380
EAN4717784359120
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 215/70 R16.

Current lowest
86,10 €
↘ 39,16 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
82,91 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
189,61 €
23.6.2026
189,61 82,91 86,10 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 141,52 € 23.6.2026: 189,61 € 24.6.2026: 141,52 € 24.6.2026: 152,93 € 25.6.2026: 141,52 € 28.9.2026: 121,48 € 21.10.2026: 94,22 € 27.10.2026: 92,31 € 30.10.2026: 93,14 € 3.11.2026: 94,05 € 3.11.2026: 86,93 € 4.11.2026: 83,72 € 6.11.2026: 82,91 € 6.11.2026: 86,10 € 8.11.2026: 86,10 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

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