Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV and Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 appear in 5 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 2 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 All Season AP3 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV if
- You prefer the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.2 | 4.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.4 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.4 11 | Avg rank 4.8 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.9 12 | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 6.0 11 | Avg rank 5.4 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 111 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.4 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 4.9 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 6.0 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.5 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 2.0 and 2.0.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV or Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV appears in 3 independent tests, Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
