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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    2026 test data · 65 independent tests · 20 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Turanza T005 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 65 tests, 20 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 Bridgestone Turanza T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.

    How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in 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 Turanza T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if

    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Turanza T005Maxxis Premitra HP5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used3827
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.78.1
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score86.884.2

    Tire Lab Score

    86.8
    Very Good · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Maxxis Premitra HP5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.9
    10109
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    576
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    1067
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.5
    Avg rank 12.9
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.9
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 20 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 20 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 →