Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    2026 test data · 28 independent tests

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Maxxis Victra VR1 appear in 28 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Maxxis Victra VR1 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Maxxis Victra VR1 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 prioritise wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Maxxis Victra VR1
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used271
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank8.14.5
    Latest test20242021
    Tire Lab Score84.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Maxxis Victra VR1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    Maxxis Victra VR1
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    The Maxxis Victra VR1 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Maxxis Victra VR1

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Maxxis Victra VR1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Victra VR1 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 Maxxis Victra VR1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Victra VR1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Maxxis Victra VR1 in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →