General Grabber X3 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 General Grabber X3 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 29 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 General Grabber X3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in mileage. 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 General Grabber X3 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose General Grabber X3 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | General Grabber X3 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 3.0 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | — | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.9 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
General Grabber X3
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Grabber X3 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | General Grabber X3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 2.7 11 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | General Grabber X3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 3.0 2 | No data | General Grabber X3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.0 | No data | General Grabber X3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | General Grabber X3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | General Grabber X3 |
💧 Wet: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
❄️ Snow: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🧊 Ice: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the General Grabber X3.
🔋 Efficiency: General Grabber X3 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The General Grabber X3 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Grabber X3 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the General Grabber X3 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The General Grabber X3 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 General Grabber X3 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the General Grabber X3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Grabber X3 appears in 2 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 →