Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Firestone Roadhawk has a better rating of 60% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Firestone Roadhawk first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Roadhawk were tested. See more mutual tests below.