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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

When looking at the two tyres, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 and the Michelin Primacy 4+, we find each has its own unique strengths and weaknesses, as noted from several tyre tests.


The Maxxis Premitra HP5, designed by Maxxis, is a summer tyre known for its cross aquaplaning proficiency, as it took the 8th spot in the Autozeitung test. However, it does present with drawbacks, such as a delayed steering response and moderate grip level on both wet and dry roads. Despite this, it has a good mileage performance and offers short dry braking distances.


On the other hand, the Michelin Primacy 4+ constructed by Michelin, is a summer touring tyre that has now replaced the previous models, Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3. This tyre pulled ahead in the tests, securing the 7th and 5th spots in Autozeitung and Autobild's tests, respectively. It has been commended for its comfort, exterior noise reduction, and reduced rolling resistance. Moreover, it boasts high performance potential, excellent handling, and short dry braking distances. And it does all this while providing remarkable mileage and cost efficiency.


In terms of our tyre ratings, the Michelin Primacy 4+ is ahead with 77% compared to Maxxis Premitra HP5's score of 69%.


To summarize, both tires have their advantages. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 offers good performance in terms of mileage and dry braking, but falls behind in steering response and grip. On the other side, the Michelin Primacy 4+ not only excels in comfort and noise reduction, but also demonstrates an outstanding balance between performance and efficiency.


Undoubtedly, customers' choice between the two will depend on their specific driving conditions and preferences. However, if ranking based on tests and overall score, the Michelin Primacy 4+ stands out as the better choice in this comparison.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Michelin
Primacy 4+
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
31
13
24
Best position
#1
#1
#1
Average position
9.5
4.3
2.7
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
64
123
302

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%
Wet performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%
Wet side guide
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
100%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Dry performance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Dry steering response
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Offroad

Offroad
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%

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