Pros and cons
- Very good aquaplaning resistance
- Exceptional handling on the wet
- Great handling on dry roads
- Short braking distance on dry roads
- Low drive-by noise levels
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Competitors
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 summer tyre has received praise for its excellent safety reserves when it comes to aquaplaning and short wet braking distances, coupled with a low price level. The key to success on wet roads is the tyre's efficient water dispersal profile paired with a grippy tread compound, allowing for quick and neutral handling through alternating curves and strong traction on corner exits.
On the flip side, the tyre's performance on dry roads has been found to be somewhat underwhelming, with noticeable understeer during handling and a significantly reduced mileage. The tyre's high rolling resistance and less than smooth response have also been mentioned as drawbacks. Despite these drawbacks, the Premitra HP5 still remains a recommended option due to its impressive performance on wet surfaces and its overall value for money.
It's worth noting that the same qualities have been perceived differently in various tests, demonstrating the importance of individual driving conditions and preferences when evaluating a tyre.
Sizes
Maxxis Premitra HP5 is made in 56 sizes, starting from 195/50 R15 up to 255/45 R18.
Maxxis Premitra HP5 is ranked #76 of 943 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Promobil 2022, Autobild 2022, and other organizations. Maxxis Premitra HP5 belongs to the Lowcost segment and is made by a manufacturer from Taiwan. It is made in total of 56 sizes, 195/50 R15 being the smallest and 255/45 R18 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 28 times, first test was carried in 2017. This model received the best possible rating in 7 tests. Noise is a strong quality of Maxxis Premitra HP5 - most dimensions have below average noise level values - 100% of them produce 0db noise, which result in "a" rating. It can be compared to ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN, which is a tyre from Falken (Japan) and has a rating of 85%, compared to 76% of the Maxxis in question. There was a braking test that featured both Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN and Maxxis Premitra HP5 held by autobild in 2022. It was tested on a VW Passat with 215/55 R17 tyres. On the wet, the Falken stopped from 80km/h earlier than the Maxxis - 28,2m, whereas the Maxxis took 28,9m to come to a full stop. We can see the same story on the dry, where the Falken stopped earlier at the 36,1m mark, compared to 37,3m of the Maxxis.
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Timeline
2017
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 7x (ADAC,...)
2018
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 3x (Autobild,...)
2019
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 5x (Autobild,...)
2020
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 3x (ACE,...) and won the ACE 215/55 R17 test.
2021
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 6x (Firmenauto,...)
2022
Maxxis Premitra HP5 was tested 4x (Autozeitung,...)
Achievements
Maxxis Premitra HP5 in tyre tests
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a low-cost segment tyre that has garnered an overall rating of 85% based on multiple tyre tests conducted in different test periods and dimensions. This rating suggests that the tyre offers great value and performance for its price. Notably, the tyre has managed to achieve some of the best values in various tests, such as aquaplaning (both cross and longitudinal), comfort, handling on gravel, and other categories.
In the 2022 Autozeitung Summer tyre test (215/55 R17), the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranked 5th out of 10 tyres and was highly recommended. The tyre also performed well in the 2021 GTÜ Summer tyre test (225/45 R17), ranking 4th out of 9 tested tyres and earning a highly recommended rating. Moreover, the tyre achieved the best results in several categories like aquaplaning (cross and longitudinal), dry handling, wet circle cornering, and wet handling (objective) in multiple tests.
Despite its low-cost nature, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 managed to achieve satisfactory ratings in various other tests and was never the last in any test. Overall, these test results establish the Maxxis Premitra HP5 as a strong contender for those seeking an affordable yet high-performing tyre option.
All tyre tests where Maxxis Premitra HP5 was featured:
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 146 | 106 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2+ | 2- | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 37,3 | 28,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,0 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 152 | 67 | 49 | 16 | 20 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2,2 | 1,4 | 3,1 | 3,0 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 7,8 | 7,8 | 7,8 | 6 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 61 | 56 | 20 | 8 | 18 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 60 | 51 | 15 | 7 | 18 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 242 | 117 | 125 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 36,3 | 33,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 247 | 126 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 142 | 57 | 45 | 16 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,6 | 38,1 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2 | 2+ | 3- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Wear | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,9 | 1,5 | 0,5 | 1,5 | 1,6 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2,3 | 1,9 | 3,5 | 3,2 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 6,9 | ||||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 109 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 99,2 | 98,9 | 99,5 | 92,7 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 3+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,4 | 40,5 | |||||
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Test ratings distribution
| 100% (7x) | 85% (13x) | 75% (3x) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplary | Highly recommended | Very good | Good | Satisfactory | Recommended | Still recommended | Conditionally recommended |
| 1x | 5x | 1x | 2x | 8x | 3x | 1x | 2x |
Ratings x Wheel size
| R15 | R16 | R17 | R18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80% (2x) | 88.8% (4x) | 90.4% (12x) | 86% (5x) |
Ratings x Width
| 195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81.7% (3x) | 85% (2x) | 92.5% (6x) | 94% (5x) | 86% (5x) | 80% (2x) |