Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 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 Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 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 Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 73/100, based on 1 test.
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 Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226's brand, sizing or price
Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 27 |
| Best rank | #4 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 31.8 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 72.8 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Evergreen DynaComfort EH226
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 41.3 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 48.0 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 26.7 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 29.0 | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 22.0 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
💧 Wet: Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 41.3 for the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
☀️ Dry: Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 48.0 for the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 26.7 for the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
📏 Mileage: Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 29.0 for the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
🔋 Efficiency: Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 22.0 for the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 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 Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Evergreen DynaComfort EH226.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Evergreen DynaComfort EH226 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 →
