Segment
1. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5
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| Dimensions | R14 - R23 | R15 - R18 | |
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The Michelin Primacy 4 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 are among the top choices when it comes to summer tires. However, they offer unique features and performance making each one favourable under specific circumstances.
The Michelin Primacy 4 boasts of an outstanding rating of 89%, surpassing its predecessor, the Primacy 3. It replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4+, but still remains a popular choice among customers owing to its superb features. In multiple tests it achieved top positions - such as 1st in the Promobil, and Firmenauto tests and 2nd in the Autozeitung test. Further, in Autobild's extensive tyre test featuring 53 tyres, the Primacy 4 secured a position among the top five. Its strengths lie particularly in dry handling, comfort, dry braking, gravel traction, and wet circle cornering. However, the high cost is identified as a potential drawback.
On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has an overall rating of 78%. Even though it corresponds to a lower position in mutual tests compared to the Michelin Primacy 4, its performance should not be underestimated. Especially notable is its performance in aquaplaning – cross and longitudal, where it outshines most of the competition. Furthermore, it provides superior safety reserves during aquaplaning, short wet braking distances, and low noise levels. The tyre also does well in dry handling, safety, dry steering response, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering. Nonetheless, its dry handling understeers and the lifetime is slightly limited.
Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is an excellent all-rounder with edge in dry conditions and comfort, although at a higher price point. The Maxxis Premitra HP5, on the other hand, offers outstanding aquaplaning safety and wet performance, underlined by a attractive price, although with a slightly shorter lifespan.
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1. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good
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1. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Dry braking
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Offroad
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1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 8,8 | 9,1 | 10 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Still recommended | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,0 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 125 | 133 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 146 | 106 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 36,2 | 29,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 37,3 | 28,9 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 151 | 63 | 53 | 22 | 13 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 152 | 67 | 49 | 16 | 20 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,8 | 7,8 | 7,8 | 6 | 10 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 247 | 127 | 120 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 242 | 117 | 125 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,2 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 2,2 | 2,0 | 2,3 | 1,0 | 2,0 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Recommended | 2,4 | 1,9 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: - | 252 | 118 | 134 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: - | 247 | 126 | 121 | ||||
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