Linglong Sport Master Winter 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appear in 18 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in ice. 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Linglong Sport Master Winter if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Linglong Sport Master Winter | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 5 | 13 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 11.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 85.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Linglong Sport Master Winter
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Linglong Sport Master Winter | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.0 3 | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.6 2 | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.4 11 | Avg rank 10.6 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.9 12 | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 1 | Avg rank 11.4 1 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.3 31 | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Linglong Sport Master Winter |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 9.4, compared to 10.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🧊 Ice: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to no data for the Linglong Sport Master Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 8.7 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
📏 Mileage: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 11.4 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🔋 Efficiency: Linglong Sport Master Winter vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
The Linglong Sport Master Winter wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 6.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Linglong Sport Master Winter or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Linglong Sport Master Winter ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Linglong Sport Master Winter 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 Linglong Sport Master Winter ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Linglong Sport Master Winter shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Linglong Sport Master Winter appears in 5 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 →