Maxxis AP2
Winter tyre (Central European) · type inferred
Maxxis AP2 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 45 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on EU label class B · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
There is no independent test of this model yet. Tested winter tyres from the same maker: Maxxis Premitra Snow WP6, Maxxis AP3, Maxxis AP3 SUV.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145/65 R15 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 72 T |
| 145/70 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 71 T |
| 145/80 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 T |
| 155/65 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 73 T |
| 155/65 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 T |
| 155/70 R13 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 75 T |
| 155/80 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 83 T |
| 165/60 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 H |
| 165/60 R15 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 77 T |
| 165/65 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 77 T |
| 165/65 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 83 T |
| 165/65 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 T |
| 165/70 R13 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 83 T |
| 165/70 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | C | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 85 T |
| 165/80 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 T |
| 175/55 R15 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 77 T |
| 175/60 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 79 H |
| 175/60 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 H |
| 175/65 R13 | D | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 80 T |
| 175/65 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 H |
| 175/65 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 H |
| 175/70 R13 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 T |
| 175/70 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 T |
| 175/80 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 H/T |
| 185/50 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 81 V |
| 185/55 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 80 H |
| 185/55 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 V |
| 185/55 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 H |
| 185/60 R14 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 82 H |
| 185/60 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 88 H |
| 185/65 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 H |
| 185/65 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 H |
| 185/70 R13 | C | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 86 T |
| 185/70 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 H |
| 195/45 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 84 V |
| 195/50 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 86 V |
| 195/50 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 88 V |
| 195/55 R15 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 89 V |
| 195/55 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 91 V |
| 195/60 R14 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 86 H |
| 195/60 R15 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 88 H |
| 195/60 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 89 H |
| 195/65 R14 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 93 H |
| 195/65 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 91/95 H |
| 205/40 R17 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 84 V |
| 205/45 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 205/45 R17 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 88 V |
| 205/50 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 89 V |
| 205/50 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 205/50 R17 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 205/55 R15 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 88 V |
| 205/55 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 91/94 H/V |
| 205/55 R17 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 205/60 R15 | D (variants: B, D) | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 95 H |
| 205/60 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 205/65 R15 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 99 V |
| 215/40 R17 | B | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 87 V |
| 215/45 R16 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 90 V |
| 215/45 R17 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 91 V |
| 215/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 93 V |
| 215/50 R17 | B | D | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 215/55 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 97 V |
| 215/55 R17 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 215/55 R18 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 215/60 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 99 H |
| 215/65 R15 | D (variants: B, D) | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 100 H |
| 215/65 R16 | B | C | 69 dB (A) | snow symbol | 102 H |
| 225/40 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 92 V |
| 225/45 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 94 V |
| 225/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 225/45 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 225/50 R16 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 V |
| 225/50 R17 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 225/55 R16 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 99 V |
| 225/55 R17 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 101 V |
| 225/55 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 98 V |
| 225/60 R16 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 102 V |
| 225/60 R17 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 99 V |
| 235/35 R19 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 91 W |
| 235/40 R18 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 95 V |
| 235/40 R19 | C | C | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 W |
| 235/45 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 97 V |
| 245/40 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 97 V |
| 245/45 R17 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 99 V |
| 245/45 R18 | C | D | 72 dB (B) | snow symbol | 100 V |
| 255/35 R19 | B | C | 73 dB (B) | snow symbol | 96 W |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Maxxis AP2?
On the EU tyre label, the Maxxis AP2 has wet grip class B to D, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Maxxis AP2 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Maxxis AP2 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 45 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on wet grip class B on the EU tyre label.
Is the Maxxis AP2 suitable for an Estonian winter?
Better suited to milder winters. The Maxxis AP2 is a Central European winter tyre made for wet and slushy roads. On ice and snow it needs a longer braking distance than a Nordic friction or studded tyre.
Has the Maxxis AP2 been independently tested?
Our database has no independent braking test for this model. The braking distance is calculated from the wet grip class on the EU tyre label, an official measurement made for each size.
What sizes is the Maxxis AP2 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Maxxis AP2 in 86 sizes, for example 145/65 R15, 145/70 R13, 145/80 R13, 155/65 R13, 155/65 R14 and 155/70 R13. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), BYD Atto 2 (2025+) and BYD Seal 6 (2025+).