Kumho Ecsta HS51 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 Kumho Ecsta HS51 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 33 tests, 6 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 Kumho Ecsta HS51 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort. 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 Kumho Ecsta HS51 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Ecsta HS51 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 6 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Ecsta HS51
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Ecsta HS51 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.4 11 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 8.7 3 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Avg rank 12.9 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Kumho Ecsta HS51 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 wins this category with an average rank of 7.4, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.7 for the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.0 for the Kumho Ecsta HS51.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Kumho Ecsta HS51 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta HS51 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta HS51 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Ecsta HS51 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 Kumho Ecsta HS51.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Ecsta HS51 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Ecsta HS51 appears in 6 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 6 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 →