Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 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 Snow WP6 and Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV appear in 17 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 Snow WP6 performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 4 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 Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV 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?
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring Winter | Touring Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 13 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.5 | 87.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6
Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 212 | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.3 12 | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 10.6 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 19.0 | No data | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.7 1 | Avg rank 6.1 111 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 11.4 1 | No data | Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.6 121 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 13.0 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 10.3 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
❄️ Snow: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
🧊 Ice: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 19.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.7 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 wins this category with an average rank of 11.4, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 vs Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 6.6 for the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 or Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV 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 Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6 appears in 13 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S954 SUV in 4.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
