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Maxxis Premitra HP6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

5th

Best Result

8th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across six 2026 summer tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 shows a clear “sporty handling” bias with strong pace and good driveability in dry conditions, but it struggles to convert that into short braking distances. Overall rankings cluster in the lower mid-pack (average overall position 7th), indicating a tyre that can feel and behave dynamically better than its headline results suggest, yet remains held back by objective safety and ownership metrics.

The recurring drawbacks are braking (especially wet in some tests), aquaplaning security in the tougher ADAC evaluation, and durability/value. Comfort and noise are also inconsistent, ranging from acceptable in one test to among the worst in others, reinforcing the pattern of a performance-leaning setup that sacrifices refinement and long-life efficiency.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Handling / Sportiness Strong
    • 1st place dry handling in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated” (225/45 R17), also 1st in subjective dry handling (8.4 points)
    • 4th/10 dry handling in 2026 Auto Zeitung 18" test (+0.7% from best) and 5th/9 in 2026 Motor test (+1.8% from best), showing repeatably competitive lap-time capability
  • Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency Moderate
    • 3rd/9 rolling resistance in 2026 Motor test (0.758 kg/t) and 3rd/13 in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres” test (+19% from best), indicating consistently strong relative efficiency ranking
    • Fuel consumption results are upper-mid: 4th/10 in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+2.9% from best) and 7th/16 in 2026 ADAC (+3.7% from best)
  • Wet Lateral Grip (Circle) Moderate
    • 2nd/10 wet circle in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+0.4% from best), a standout lateral-grip result
    • Mid-pack but stable wet circle in other tests: 5th/12 in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres” (+5.6%) and 5th/10 in Auto Zeitung (+6.6%)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Braking Performance (Dry & Wet) Strong
    • Dry braking repeatedly weak: 8th/9 in 2026 Motor (+8.4%); 8th/10 in 2026 Vi Bilägare (+7.4%); 9th/12 in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres” (+8.1%); 10th/16 in 2026 ADAC (+5.6%)
    • Wet braking often below class: 7th/10 in Vi Bilägare (+7.9%); 7th/10 in Auto Zeitung (+16.4%); 9th/16 in ADAC (+11%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (especially ADAC) Moderate
    • Very poor aquaplaning results in 2026 ADAC: 14th/16 straight aquaplaning (+5.9%) and 15th/16 curved aquaplaning (+18.9%)
    • Only mid-pack elsewhere (e.g., 6th/9 straight aquaplaning in 2026 Motor, 7th/12 in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres”), suggesting the tyre can be exposed in more demanding aquaplaning protocols
  • Longevity / Wear & Value Strong
    • Below-average wear in 2026 ADAC: 37,200 km (11th/16, +35.6% from best) and abrasion 76 mg/km/t (+40.7%)
    • Weak ownership value in 2026 Auto Zeitung: wear 29,000 km (8th/10, +42%), abrasion +46.1%, and last-place value metric 10th/10 (+52.1%)
  • Noise & Comfort Refinement (inconsistent, often poor subjectively) Moderate
    • Among the worst for noise: 12th/13 noise in 2026 “BEST Summer Tyres” (+4.7% from best); Vi Bilägare subjective noise 8th/10 (+60%) with mention “judged the noisiest”
    • Comfort can be notably firm: Vi Bilägare subjective comfort 9th/10 (+60%) and comment “feeling noticeably firm”
Performance Over Time

Test History

6
of 9
2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Maxxis Premitra 6 loses just 0.4 points to the Michelin, which is a notable result for the cheapest tyre in the test. Its main strength is consistency - it finishes mid-pack in nearly every tes...
Weak:
Dry Braking
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8
of 10
2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Maxxis Premitra HP6 is effectively a disguised sport tyre that works best when the road turns. It offers high stability in fast lane changes and the sharpest steering reactions in the test. The dra...
Strong:
Wet Circle
Weak:
Subj. Comfort
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8
of 13
The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Maxxis Premitra HP6 finished 8th overall, but it had one clear highlight: it was 1st in dry handling time and also scored in the top group for subjective dry handling. It also delivered a stron...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Noise
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8
of 16
2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Maxxis’s Premitra HP6 receives only fair ratings in safety and environmental categories. The tyre provides short braking distances on dry and wet roads but displays modest steering precision and ...
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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7
of 10
2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Maxxis HP6 Premitra 6 is a new product that arrives at a competitive mid-range price, but the test results are mixed. Rolling resistance is good, sitting in the better half of the field, but th...
Weak:
Value
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5
of 6
2026 Netzwelt Mid Range Summer Tyre Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Maxxis Premitra HP 6 delivers solid but unremarkable performance across the board. On wet roads it understeers in tight corners and steering response to direction changes is slightly delayed. W...
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