Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    2026 test data · 2 independent tests

    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV and Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV appear in 2 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 Ice Nord 5 SUV performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 97/100, based on 1 test.

    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 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV 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 snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUVMaxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV
    SegmentNordic WinterNordic Winter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used11
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.05.4
    Latest test20222023
    Tire Lab Score82.796.8

    Tire Lab Score

    82.7
    Very Good · Nordic Winter
    96.8
    Excellent · Nordic Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUVMaxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.0
    2
    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 3.3
    2
    Avg rank 4.8
    11
    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.5
    Avg rank 6.8
    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.0
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 4.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.8 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    🧊 Ice: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV vs Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV

    The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 4.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV or Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra Ice Nord 5 SUV appears in 1 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 SUV in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →