Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Westlake All Season Elite Z401 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Westlake). Generally, Maxxis allround tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Westlake (4%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 has a better rating of 78% compared to 4% of the Westlake All Season Elite Z401. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2022 when was the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the TYRE REVIEWS 2025 235/55 R18 test, where both the Premitra AS AP3 and the All Season Elite Z401 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.