Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 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 and Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 appear in 13 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 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. 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 VanSmart AS AL2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 11 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.0 | 4.4 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.9 11 | Avg rank 4.8 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.5 342 | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Avg rank 5.4 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.2 213 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | No data | Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.1 211 | Avg rank 2.0 2 | Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 9.9 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.8 for the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2.
❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.2 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 vs Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2
The Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.1 for the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 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.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2 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.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis VanSmart AS AL2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 appears in 11 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 →