Laufenn S fit EQ 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 S fit EQ and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 31 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 Laufenn S fit EQ performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 4 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Laufenn S fit EQ still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Laufenn S fit EQ | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.7 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 82.1 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Laufenn S fit EQ
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Laufenn S fit EQ | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.3 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 15.8 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 12.9 | Laufenn S fit EQ |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 8.0 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 17.3 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
☀️ Dry: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 15.8 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.5 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
📏 Mileage: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Laufenn S fit EQ wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Laufenn S fit EQ vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 8.0 for the Laufenn S fit EQ.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Laufenn S fit EQ or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Laufenn S fit EQ.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Laufenn S fit EQ 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 S fit EQ.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Laufenn S fit EQ shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Laufenn S fit EQ appears in 4 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 →