Continental UltraContact 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 UltraContact 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 UltraContact performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 1 test.
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 UltraContact is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Continental UltraContact if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Continental UltraContact | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 27 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.6 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.1 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Continental UltraContact
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Continental UltraContact | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 26.0 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Continental UltraContact |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 28.0 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 26.5 | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 27.0 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
💧 Wet: Continental UltraContact vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 26.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
☀️ Dry: Continental UltraContact vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Continental UltraContact wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Continental UltraContact vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 28.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
📏 Mileage: Continental UltraContact vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 26.5 for the Continental UltraContact.
🔋 Efficiency: Continental UltraContact vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 27.0 for the Continental UltraContact.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Continental UltraContact or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Continental UltraContact.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact 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 UltraContact.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Continental UltraContact 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 →