Maxxis Premitra HP5

The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a Ultra High Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tyre review data from 37 tyre reviews averaging 73% over 853,355 miles driven, and 35 tests with an average result of 9th.

Dry Grip 84%
Wet Grip 76%
Road Feedback 74%
Handling 75%
Wear 65%
Comfort 69%
Buy again 70%
Expected Mileage 18,696 miles (30,088 km) High Confidence
Test Data

18,860 miles (30,352 km) from 8 test(s)

User Review Data

18,314 miles (29,473 km) from 7 end-of-life reviews

Based on user-submitted reviews where tyres reached end of life

Tyre Information
Dimensions:185-235mm / 40-65 / 15-18"
Winter rated:No
Navigation & Ranking
Category Ranking:79th of 148
Test Performance
Best Result:1st
Average Result:9th
Worst Result:20th
In Depth Tyre Comparisons

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
19th of 21 tyres
  • Good mileage, short dry braking distances.
  • Delayed steering response, moderate grip level on wet and dry roads.
  • Satisfactory.
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2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test
8th of 9 tyres
  • The Maxxis Premitra 5 is a budget-friendly option that delivers acceptable grip and overall performance. However, its high rolling resistance negatively impacts fuel economy, and it tends to be noisy on the road.
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All Tests

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20th
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SizeFuelWetNoise
15 inch
195/55R15 85 VCA70
195/65R15 95 VCA70
195/65R15 95 VCA70
195/65R15 95 VCA70
195/55R15 85 VDA70
195/65R15 91 HDA70
195/65R15 91 VDA70
16 inch
205/60R16 96 VCA70
205/55R16 91 VDA70
205/60R16 96 VDA70
205/60R16 92 VDA70
17 inch
225/60R17 99 VCA70
18 inch
225/40R18 92 V XLAA69
225/40R18 92 Y XLAA69
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April 21, 2020

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Top 3 Maxxis Premitra HP5 Reviews

Given 90% while driving a MG Mg 3 (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 16,000 spirited miles
Very good dry and wet grip in terms of acceleration braking and handling.also when using in minus 5 degrees dry or slightly damp roads yes when ice is possible. Going more easy was still grippy so then pushed on some more even on roundabouts and still gripped very well and felt safe. Which I was impressed with as these are summer tyres not winter or all season tyres .so wasn't expecting tyres I was already impressed with to be safe at these conditions also .final verdict very good capable tyres.
Helpful 247 - tyre reviewed on June 29, 2025
Given 56% while driving a MINI Cooper SE (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 5,900 average miles
Good confidence inspiring grip in the dry. Comfort was also good even for a performance oriented tyre. Wear seemed to be on par with most other tyres i've used previously. Wet grip is very poor, especially on smooth tarmac.
Helpful 312 - tyre reviewed on March 20, 2025
Given 57% while driving a Mitsubishi 380 (215/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 23,000 easy going miles
Excellent tyres but the wear rate is so high only 37km for a set. I am not a fast driver, my last set did 60km. Would not buy again due to the wear.
Helpful 423 - tyre reviewed on September 12, 2024
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Given 89% while driving a Hyundai Lantra SE 1.8 (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
After watching the tyre reveiw on these tyres it perked my interest. I have run Bridgestone RE003's on my previous car which i was impressed with. Being that i wanted a more budget friendly option for my daily driver and it isnt a performance vehicle I was interested to give these Maxxis tyres a go. I also found an australian magazine review on the HP5' s which it won the tyre test. Over the past 6 months since purchase, I have been very impressed with the dry and wet grip these deliver, they have great feedback and on highway driving they have minimal noise. For the price point I would be recommending them for anyone who has a daily driver, family vehicle. For a more powerful perfromance vehicle, these may not give you the grip you require.
Helpful 344 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2023
Given 89% while driving a Mazda Mx5 2008 (205/45 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Switched to this brand after 6 years of going through more than a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE03s per year. I’m a spirted driver as I like to get the most out of my MX5 roadster at legal speeds by throwing the car into corners and still aiming to drive safely.
I run them at 38psi as I need to travel over a windy hill to and from work every that has an 80kph limit and not good camber in the corners.
I found the Potenzas to be a bit soft in the sidewalls which caused uneven wear on the rims and would occasionally feel the back of the car could fishtail if I’d pushed 5kph too much in the corners.
Absolutely no such problem with these Maxxis tyres and they are wearing evenly after about 5000ks of use. I absolutely will be buying them again.
Helpful 409 - tyre reviewed on August 30, 2023
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 86% while driving a Volkswagen (B8) 1.4 TSI (150 Hp) DSG ACT (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,000 miles
Very pleased with performance vs price for these tyres.
Having previously used premium and scary budget tyres these definitely perform toward the premium end of scale.
Although Taiwanese made these tyres are being used as oem by many manufacturers which confirms my experience.
Would definitely buy again.
Helpful 367 - tyre reviewed on July 28, 2023
Given 79% while driving a Holden SS Commodore (235/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Throttle control is no longer necessarily needed
Helpful 367 - tyre reviewed on March 15, 2023
Given 42% while driving a Mitsubishi FTO (205/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 100,000 average miles
Hp5 maxxis Once I hit the chip seal on nz roads they are loud and leads to a terrible ride very disturbing .radio doesn't help.i read somewhere very quiet bs .only quiet on good tar Sealed roads.. wish I never got them.
Helpful 392 - tyre reviewed on July 23, 2022
Given 94% while driving a Honda 1.6 I DTEC (225/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 25,000 average miles
Bought a Honda Civic with these tyres fitted, and covered 25,000 miles since. Could throw the car into bends in the Scottish mountains, in the rain the grip is great and never aquaplain. Was quite skeptical abour these tyres and was going to replace them with Continentals but these have impressed me so much that I have ordered them again!
Helpful 473 - tyre reviewed on July 13, 2022
Mitsubishi (205/50 R16) on mostly motorways for 150,000 miles
I don't know where I got the fact that these were quiet tyres off some website but these are noisy. Waste of money and dearer then the Nexen cp7 I wanted in first place but harder to get. Don't get if you like quiet tyres. As soon as you hit the chip seal it's like rumble in the jungle
Helpful 355 - tyre reviewed on July 5, 2022
Given 50% while driving a Volvo S80 D5 (245/40 R18) on mostly motorways for 3,000 spirited miles
Couldn't get hold of Falken tyres, so opted for these as they were rated high for wet grip and fuel efficiency. They are OK, feel a little soft, pretty good in the wet, but at speed they are awful. I have a Volvo S80 D5 (twin turbo), I can always drive with one hand on the steering wheel at speed on the motorway, but with these tyres no chance. The car tries to break away when cornering at speed, the tyres have a sliding feel and although I can manage speed with these, they keep you on your toes and keep both of your hands firmly on the the steering wheel. It almost feels as if you are fighting with an invisible force. I would not recommend these and I can't wait until they wear out.
Helpful 347 - tyre reviewed on June 29, 2022
Given 91% while driving a Citroën 2.0 HDi 110 (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Theese tyres are excellent in all conditions except in hard wet braking on bad asfalt. I am driving 2 and half years and they are still good.
Helpful 362 - tyre reviewed on November 12, 2021
Given 87% while driving a Renault Clio IV 1.2 Tce (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 170,000 spirited miles
My 2017 Clio 1.2 Turbo GT Line came out of the factory on Michelin Primacy 3, which was a very pleasant tyre but only lasted about 17.000 km. The Maxxis HP5 is very close to the Michelin both in dry and wet, really only a few % off. Noise levels and drive comfort same story. But the Maxxis HP lasted 26.000 km, which is quite astonishing for my sporty driving style. HP5 isn’t the sportiest tyre but I value the comfort as well. Only negative om this tyre is the end-of-live performance, more sudden oversteer (when asked for
Helpful 423 - tyre reviewed on September 28, 2021
Given 87% while driving a Renault Clio IV 1.2 Tce (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 170,000 spirited miles
My 2017 Clio 1.2 Turbo GT Line came out of the factory on Michelin Primacy 3, which was a very pleasant tyre but only lasted about 17.000 km. The Maxxis HP5 is very close to the Michelin both in dry and wet, really only a few % off. Noise levels and drive comfort same story. But the Maxxis HP lasted 26.000 km, which is quite astonishing for my sporty driving style. HP5 isn’t the sportiest tyre but I value the comfort as well. Only negative om this tyre is the end-of-live performance, more sudden oversteer (when asked for
Helpful 428 - tyre reviewed on September 27, 2021
Given 81% while driving a Ford Fiesta mk7 (195/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 18,700 average miles
Based on various factors and personal experience, this is a good tire. In terms of parity
Helpful 506 - tyre reviewed on June 20, 2021