Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a summer tyre made in total of 56 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 235/55 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 20mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (235mm), which results in 129.25mm sidewall height. In 235/55 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Maxxis Premitra HP5 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 235/55 R17, Premitra HP5 usually competes against Roadhawk, which is a tyre from Firestone with a rating of 57%, compared to 56% of the Maxxis in question. Latest test in 235/55 R17 was held by ADAC in 2020, where Premitra HP5 received rating "Recommended" and finished on the 3. place. It was tested on a Ford Kuga.
