GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 17 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Choose Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 if
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 4 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 79.8 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 11 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.6 | Avg rank 10.3 12 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 1 | Avg rank 10.6 | GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.1 1 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.5 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 12.1, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 8.6, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 10.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🧊 Ice: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to 20.0 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.1 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
📏 Mileage: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to 15.5 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 8.3 for the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 ranks better than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
GT-Radial WinterPro2 Sport appears in 4 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 in 13, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →