Bridgestone DriveGuard 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 28 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard and Maxxis Premitra HP5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone DriveGuard
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Bridgestone DriveGuard |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Bridgestone DriveGuard |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Bridgestone DriveGuard wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Bridgestone DriveGuard wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone DriveGuard or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone DriveGuard ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone DriveGuard averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra HP5 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone DriveGuard appears in 1 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →