Maxxis Economy WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER
5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 2 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available 
tested only in R17 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured
tested only in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured 
Price from
25 386 Ft
in 195/50 R15
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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index
Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
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SpeedSI index
Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Tyre variants (1)
Your size 195/50 R15 86H XL EAN: 4717784278162 SAP: 42352470
MAXXIS WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER RP
D C B Price from 25 386 Ft 
Reinforced profile 
M+S 
3PMSF 
Rim protection Where to buy
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Current prices for size 195/50 R15.
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Rating and verdict
How the Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER evaluated
5.9 Below average
PTI – Pneutesty Index 5,9 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 195/50 R15 among 31 available
tested only in R17 noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, no wear measurement, snow from braking and handling only 
wear not measured 
last test 2019 ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 9 of 32
30 −2,6 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 11 of 32
36 −1,4 %
snow handling
beats 8 of 28
27 −2,9 %
Wet beats 15 of 40
39 −1,2 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 14 of 40
31 −4,1 %
Aquaplaning
beats 20 of 31
62 +6,7 %
wet handling
beats 15 of 29
33 −3,1 %
Dry beats 14 of 31
47 ≈ average
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 10 of 31
36 −1,7 %
dry handling
beats 19 of 28
59 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Economy beats 4 of 31
15 from 1 measurement
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 4 of 31
21 −12,8 %
Noise and comfort beats 9 of 31
31 from 1 measurement
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 13 of 31
56 ≈ average
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Weakness
Snow worse than 70 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Rim protection Protects the rim from kerbs
Where Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER stands in size 195/50 R15
Compared with 22 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 5,9 25 386 Ft
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 26 601 Ft 
Hankook W452 WINTER I*CEPT RS2 8.3 21 261 Ft better and cheaper 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 24 938 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 25 146 Ft better and cheaper 
Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 28 757 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 31 448 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 25 025 Ft better and cheaper 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 28 318 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 26 253 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 27 817 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 27 631 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 26 796 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 26 022 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 21 952 Ft better and cheaper 
Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 33 003 Ft 
Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 23 484 Ft better and cheaper 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 21 586 Ft better and cheaper 
Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 24 467 Ft better and cheaper 
Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 25 386 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 26 896 Ft Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 5.9 25 386 Ft This tyre 
Triangle TW401 WinterX 5.7 18 419 Ft 5,7 Median 7,5 8,3
5.7 weakest in the group Triangle TW401 WinterX 18 419 Ft −6 967 Ft 8.3 best in the group Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 26 601 Ft +1 216 Ft
Triangle TW401 WinterX 18 419 Ft −6 967 Ft 8.3 best in the group Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 26 601 Ft +1 216 Ft rank in the group of 22 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
below the group median group median 7,5
behind the best in the group the best has 8,3
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 8 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (22)
- 1. 8.3 26 601 Ft +1 216 Ft
- 1. 8.3 21 261 Ft −4 125 Ft
- 1. 8.3 24 938 Ft −448 Ft
- 4. 8.1 25 146 Ft −240 Ft
- 5. 8.0 28 757 Ft +3 371 Ft
- 6. 7.8 31 448 Ft +6 063 Ft
- 6. 7.8 25 025 Ft −360 Ft
- 8. 7.7 28 318 Ft +2 933 Ft
- 9. 7.6 26 253 Ft +868 Ft
- 9. 7.6 27 817 Ft +2 431 Ft
- 11. 7.5 27 631 Ft +2 246 Ft
- 12. 7.4 26 796 Ft +1 410 Ft
- 12. 7.4 26 022 Ft +637 Ft
- 12. 7.4 21 952 Ft −3 434 Ft
- 15. 6.9 33 003 Ft +7 618 Ft
- 16. 6.8 23 484 Ft −1 902 Ft
- 16. 6.8 21 586 Ft −3 800 Ft
- 16. 6.8 24 467 Ft −919 Ft
- 19. 6.4 25 386 Ft +0 Ft
- 20. 5.9 26 896 Ft +1 510 Ft
- 20. 5.9 25 386 Ft
- 22. 5.7 18 419 Ft −6 967 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 195/50 R15
Width195 mm
Profile height50 %
Rim diameter15″
Load index (LI)86
Speed index (SI)H
Product code42352470
EAN4717784278162
EU energy label D C B (72 dB)
D C B (72 dB) Manufacturer Maxxis
Tread WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Rim protection Yes - RP
Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
Select a tyre to compare with Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER.
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Laufenn
LW31 I FIT+
7.4
from 21 952 Ft
This tyre
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WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER
5.9
from 25 386 Ft
Reference tyre
Barum
POLARIS 5
7.3
from 24 982 Ft
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 195/50 R15.
Current lowest
25 385,66 Ft
Lowest for the period
25 385,66 Ft
Highest for the period
28 074,00 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.