Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin Primacy 4
Table of contents:
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Maxxis (69%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4 has a better rating of 90% compared to 85% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Michelin Primacy 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2022 235/55 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Primacy 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below.
| # | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Michelin Primacy 4 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R15 - R18 | R15 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet circle cornering
Wet handling
Wet braking
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Dry driving behavior
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Offroad
(Overall rating)Handling on gravel
Grass traction
Gravel traction
Mud traction
Sand traction
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Price/value
Fuel efficiency
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Still recommended | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,0 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 8,8 | 9,1 | 10 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 3 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 146 | 106 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 125 | 133 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 37,3 | 28,9 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 36,2 | 29,3 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 152 | 67 | 49 | 16 | 20 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 151 | 63 | 53 | 22 | 13 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,8 | 7,8 | 7,8 | 6 | 10 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 242 | 117 | 125 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 247 | 127 | 120 | ||||
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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 Rating: Recommended | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,3 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 2,0 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: - | 247 | 126 | 121 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: - | 252 | 118 | 134 | ||||
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