Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests

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    Laufenn I Fit Plus 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 Laufenn I Fit Plus and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 34 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 Laufenn I Fit Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 7 tests.

    How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 Laufenn I Fit Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow 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?

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricLaufenn I Fit PlusMaxxis Premitra HP5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used727
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank13.68.1
    Latest test20242024
    Tire Lab Score88.184.2

    Tire Lab Score

    88.1
    Very Good · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryLaufenn I Fit PlusMaxxis Premitra HP5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 15.6
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 9.8
    1
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    No data
    Laufenn I Fit Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 10.5
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.0
    1
    Avg rank 12.9
    Laufenn I Fit Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 12.0
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    💧 Wet: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 15.6 for the Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.8 for the Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Laufenn I Fit Plus wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to no data for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 10.5 for the Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Laufenn I Fit Plus wins this category with an average rank of 12.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Laufenn I Fit Plus vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 12.0 for the Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Laufenn I Fit Plus or Maxxis Premitra HP5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Laufenn I Fit Plus 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 Laufenn I Fit Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Laufenn I Fit Plus shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Laufenn I Fit Plus appears in 7 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 →