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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin e.Primacy (2026)

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Michelin e.PrimacyPremium
MichelinMichelin

e.Primacy

7.4
R15 – R21
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
31
4
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
9.5
12.0
Latest test
2024
2025
Available sizes
69
176

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
98%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
86%
Dry handling - objective
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
98%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
41%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
69%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
67%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
51%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

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