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Maxxis Premitra HP5 review
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that punches above its price point, offering wet and dry grip comparable to many premium brands. While most users praise its handling and cost-effectiveness, consensus is split regarding its longevity and noise levels, with some users reporting rapid tread wear and significant road noise on specific surfaces.
Relative score
72/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
72/100
40 reviews
Road tests
80/100
30 published tests
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
72%
Would buy again
66%
Dry
Wet
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
79.8%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 40 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is widely regarded as a high-value performance tire that punches above its price point, offering wet and dry grip comparable to many premium brands. While most users praise its handling and cost-effectiveness, consensus is split regarding its longevity and noise levels, with some users reporting rapid tread wear and significant road noise on specific surfaces.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip performance
- High value-for-money ratio compared to premium competitors
- Strong straight-line stability and cornering feedback
- Effective resistance to aquaplaning when new
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
- Noticeable road noise, particularly on chip seal or rough surfaces
- Significant decline in performance as the tire reaches the end of its tread life
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a 'wobbly' feel on heavier vehicles
Worth knowing
- Heavier vehicles, such as large sedans or people carriers, may experience a less stable, 'soft' handling feel during high-speed cornering.
- Users with sporty, lightweight hatchbacks often report high satisfaction with grip levels, though some note increased noise levels after initial break-in periods.
Test results
30 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 AZ Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 9
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 9th of 9 |
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
19th of 20
Best: Value · 4th
Weakest: Wet Handling · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 20th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 18th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 19th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 20 | |
| Noise | 18th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Wear | 7th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 20 |
2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 10
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 1st of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
16th of 21
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 21st
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 12th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 11th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 21st of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 19th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 17th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 21 | |
| Noise | 14th of 21 | |
| Value | 13th of 21 | |
| Wear | 17th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 21 |
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
14th of 44
Best: Wet Braking · 9th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 22nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 22nd of 44 |
2021 Camper Van / SUV tire Test · 235/55 R17
7th of 8
Best: Price · 1st
Weakest: Dry Handling · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 7th of 8 | |
| Price | 1st of 8 |
2021 Motor Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
6th of 10
Best: Noise · 3rd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
1st of 8
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Subj. Comfort · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 5th of 8 | |
| Price | 3rd of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 8 |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Total Cost of Ownership · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 18th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 19th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Noise | 16th of 20 | |
| Value | 14th of 20 | |
| Wear | 18th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 20th of 20 |
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
6th of 11
Best: Price · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
7th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 3rd of 10 |
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
10th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 12th of 15 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 53
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 17th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 53 |
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 12
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Noise | 12th of 12 | |
| Price | 6th of 12 |
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
4th of 20
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 16th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 16th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 20 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 7th of 20 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 7th of 20 | |
| Price | 8th of 20 |
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 ADAC SUV Summer tire Test · 235/55 R17
3rd of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 9th of 12 |
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 13
Best: Subj. Wet Handling · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 5th of 13 |
2019 Mid Range tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 8
Best: Wet Handling · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 8 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Noise | 6th of 8 |
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car tire Test · 245/45 R18
9th of 11
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 | |
| Price | 1st of 11 |
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
5th of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 9th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 2nd of 10 |
2019 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
17th of 20
Best: Price · 2nd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 20th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 17th of 20 | |
| Value | 4th of 20 | |
| Price | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 17th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 20 |
2019 Summer 53 tire Braking Shootout · 225/45 R17
20th of 45
Best: Dry Braking · 20th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 22nd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 45 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 45 |
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Noise · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer tire Test · 235/45 R18
6th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
20th of 20
Best: Dry Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Value · 20th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 20 | |
| Noise | 10th of 20 | |
| Value | 20th of 20 | |
| Price | 3rd of 20 | |
| Wear | 20th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 16th of 20 |
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
9th of 47
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
15th of 16
Best: Dry Handling · 5th
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 5th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 7th of 16 |