Segment
1. Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 Upper-middle2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost3. Nexen N blue HD Plus Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus
Comparing two summer tyres, Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 reveals key differences and insights in performance, attributes, and test results. It's vital to remember that choosing the right tyre depends heavily on your specific driving conditions and vehicle.
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 (produced by Maxxis) ranks higher in our tests at 56% compared to the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50's rating of 0%. However, keep note this does not necessarily denote overall superiority. Different tyres excel in various aspects and conditions. Notably, neither tyre has a successor as at the time of this review.
According to Autozeitung, in a test with ten tyres, the Premitra HP5 placed third, excelling in aquaplaning - cross, dry handling, safety, dry steering response, wet circle cornering, and exhibiting low exterior noise levels. The Yokohama Bluearth AE-50, manufactured by Yokohama, ranked in sixth place, with standout features being its dry steering response and comfort.
In Autobild's ranking covering 51 tyres, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 slipped slightly to the ninth position, while the Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 landed somewhat behind, attaining the 22nd place. Another test carried out by Autoklub ČR witnessed the Premitra HP5 performing exceptionally, fetching the second position in a group of 9 tyres whereas the Bluearth AE-50 trailed at seventh.
Key strengths of the Maxxis Premitra HP5 include exceptional aquaplaning resistance and impressive handling on dry and wet surfaces. Its compelling feature set of safety, responsive steering, and minimal exterior noise underlines its suitability for diverse driving conditions.
The Yokohama Bluearth AE-50, on the other hand, stands out with its dry steering response and comfort. Although not rated in other tests, these strong suits make it a worthwhile consideration for driver's prioritizing these specific attributes.
In conclusion, while there is no definitive superior tyre between the Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Yokohama Bluearth AE-50, the former seems to have a slight edge across multiple tests. It is, nonetheless, crucial to evaluate the criteria that matter most to your driving habits and conditions when selecting between these summer tyres.
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Best rating in test
1. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good2. Nexen N blue HD Plus Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry handling
Dry braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 242 | 117 | 125 | ||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 | 199 | 77 | 122 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: - | 247 | 126 | 121 | ||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 | 235 | 114 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 34,5 | 34,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,6 | 38,1 | |||||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 | 37,7 | 40,2 | |||||
| Nexen N blue HD plus | 38,3 | 40,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | |||
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| Best values in test | 100 | 100 | 100 | 109 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Very good | 99,2 | 98,9 | 99,5 | 92,7 | |||
| Yokohama Bluearth AE-50 Rating: Weak | 95,6 | 93,6 | 97,5 | 97,2 | |||
| Nexen N blue HD plus Rating: Weak | 95,4 | 93,7 | 97 | 92,1 | |||
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