Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    2026 test data · 28 independent tests

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    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricContinental ContiRoadAttack 3Maxxis Premitra HP5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used127
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank2.38.1
    Latest test20202024
    Tire Lab Score84.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryContinental ContiRoadAttack 3Maxxis Premitra HP5Winner
    💧WetNo data
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 1.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 12.9
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    💧 Wet: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    ☀️ Dry: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    📏 Mileage: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 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 Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Continental ContiRoadAttack 3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Continental ContiRoadAttack 3 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 →