Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Achilles ATR Sport 2 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 29 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Achilles ATR Sport 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 tests.

    How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Achilles ATR Sport 2 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prefer the Achilles ATR Sport 2's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricAchilles ATR Sport 2Maxxis Premitra HP5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used227
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank20.78.1
    Latest test20212024
    Tire Lab Score79.984.2

    Tire Lab Score

    79.9
    Good · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryAchilles ATR Sport 2Maxxis Premitra HP5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 22.5
    1
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 20.0
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 17.3
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.9
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 22.5 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 20.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 17.3 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    📏 Mileage: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Achilles ATR Sport 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.0 for the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Achilles ATR Sport 2 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Achilles ATR Sport 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks better than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Achilles ATR Sport 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Achilles ATR Sport 2 appears in 2 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →