Comparison: Uniroyal RainSport 5 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

The two tyres we will be comparing today are the Uniroyal RainSport 5 and the Maxxis Premitra HP5. Both are summer tyres, designed to perform optimally in warm weather conditions.

Uniroyal RainSport 5

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 from Uniroyal, a specialist in rain tyres, has a rating of 64% from our site. It stands at position 19 out of 53 in the AutoBild test. Its strength lies in Aquaplaning, both cross and longitudinal, providing good hydroplaning resistance, as Autobild tests indicated. In the ADAC test, it ranked 13th out of 15 tyres, showing a decent performance in cross aquaplaning and noise levels. However, users may experience a somewhat spongy driving response and limited lateral guidance on dry roads as one of its drawbacks.

Maxxis Premitra HP5

On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 from Maxxis, boasts a 69% rating. It ranked higher in the AutoBild test, grabbing the 9th position out of 53 tyres, displaying excellent cross and longitudinal aquaplaning resistance. This tyre received a commendable 10th place in the ADAC tests, praised for its wet circle cornering and safety apart from aquaplaning features. Its dry driving behavior was also noted to be quite satisfactory. What sets this tyre apart is its good mileage and short dry braking distances. Although, it could improve in grip level on both wet and dry roads, and the steering response could be more immediate.

Based on the shared tests’ results, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 demonstrates a slightly overall better performance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5, particularly due to its higher position in tests and better safety aspects. However, both tyres are quite reliable, each showing significant strengths in specific conditions.

Please remember that, on our website, you can always find more information about not just these two models, but a whole range of tyres from various manufacturers. This way, you can make a confident, informed decision when it comes to choosing tyres for your vehicle.