Kenda Emera A1 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 Kenda Emera A1 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 29 tests, 2 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 Kenda Emera A1 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Kenda Emera A1 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Kenda Emera A1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 27 |
| Best rank | #3 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.7 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.6 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kenda Emera A1
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kenda Emera A1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Kenda Emera A1 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.3 2 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Kenda Emera A1 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 14.7 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 19.0 | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Kenda Emera A1 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kenda Emera A1 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kenda Emera A1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Kenda Emera A1 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kenda Emera A1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kenda Emera A1 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 14.7 for the Kenda Emera A1.
📏 Mileage: Kenda Emera A1 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 19.0 for the Kenda Emera A1.
🔋 Efficiency: Kenda Emera A1 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kenda Emera A1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kenda Emera A1 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kenda Emera A1 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kenda Emera A1 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 Kenda Emera A1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Kenda Emera A1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kenda Emera A1 appears in 2 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 2 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 →