Leao Nova Force HP 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 Leao Nova Force HP and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 28 tests, 1 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 Leao Nova Force HP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, 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 Leao Nova Force HP and Maxxis Premitra HP5 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Leao Nova Force HP's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Leao Nova Force HP | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 27 |
| Best rank | #20 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 29.7 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Leao Nova Force HP
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Leao Nova Force HP | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 36.0 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 26.0 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 12.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Leao Nova Force HP vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 36.0 for the Leao Nova Force HP.
☀️ Dry: Leao Nova Force HP vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 26.0 for the Leao Nova Force HP.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Leao Nova Force HP vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.
📏 Mileage: Leao Nova Force HP vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.
🔋 Efficiency: Leao Nova Force HP vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Leao Nova Force HP.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Leao Nova Force HP or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Leao Nova Force HP.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Leao Nova Force HP 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 Leao Nova Force HP.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Leao Nova Force HP.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Leao Nova Force HP appears in 1 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 1 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 →
