18 shops · 56 ·847+ products
THETIRELAB.COM

Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Royal Black Royalwinter UHP (2026)

Maxxis Premitra AS AP3Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra AS AP3

7.4
R13 – R20
VS
Royal Black Royalwinter UHPBudget
RoyalRoyal

Black Royalwinter UHP

1.6
R13
Also compare with
PILOT ALPIN 5 WinterContact TS 870 WinterContact TS 870 P
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Royal). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (74%) than Royal (45%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 74% compared to 16% of the Royal Black Royalwinter UHP. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Royal Black Royalwinter UHP first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra AS AP3
Royal
Black Royalwinter UHP
Number of tests
14
2
Best position
#4
#15
Average position
8.9
25.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
511
37

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
62%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
85%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Snow
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Snow braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
70%
Snow handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
65%
Snow traction
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Snow cornering
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
68%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
59%
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
91%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
62%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
54%
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
91%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
71%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
76%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
79%
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
64%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
72%
Royal Black Royalwinter UHP
64%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra AS AP3
67%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Explore rankings

Best snow tyresBest tyres for EVsBest dry-handling tyresBest rain tyresBest handling tyresQuietest tyresMost economical tyresBest anti-aquaplaning tyres

Popular tyre comparisons

VS
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Continental EcoContact 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4
VS
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Pirelli P ZERO
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 6
VS
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
VS
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 vs Continental WinterContact TS 870
VS
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 vs Kumho Ecsta PS71

Also compare

Royal Black Royalwinter UHP vs Tristar Snowpower UHPRoyal Black Royalwinter UHP vs Tristar Ice-Plus S210Royal Black Royalwinter UHP vs Davanti Wintoura+Royal Black Royalwinter UHP vs Leao iGreen AllSeason

Browse by brand

MichelinPirelliHankookGoodyearNokianNexenContinentalVredesteinKumhoFalkenBridgestoneGT

Add to comparison

Popular brands
New comparison

TheTireLab.com

GET

TheTireLab.com

Compare tyres, read test results and find the best prices — all in one app.