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Comparison: Nokian zLine vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Nokian zLineUpper-middle
NokianNokian

zLine

R16 – R21
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Maxxis (67%). The first tyre test of Nokian zLine was done in 2015, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the zLine and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Nokian
zLine
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
8
31
Best position
#3
#1
Average position
7.4
9.5
Latest test
2018
2024
Available sizes
45
69

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
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Dry braking
Nokian zLine
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Dry driving behavior
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Dry handling
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Wet braking
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian zLine
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Wet handling
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Wet handling - objective
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Exterior noise
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Rolling resistance
Nokian zLine
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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