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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
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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 South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
31
10
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.5
13.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
69
440

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Dry handling - objective
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
86%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Dry steering response
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
68%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
82%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Wet handling - objective
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Wet side guide
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2017215/65 R16View

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