Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver: 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 Michelin Energy Saver 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 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.
How the Michelin Energy Saver performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 1 test.
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 Michelin Energy Saver is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage 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 wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Michelin Energy Saver if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Michelin Energy Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 10.4 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 91.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Michelin Energy Saver
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Michelin Energy Saver | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 16.5 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 9.5 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 11.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Michelin Energy Saver |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 18.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 16.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 11.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Michelin Energy Saver wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Michelin Energy Saver
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 18.0 for the Michelin Energy Saver.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Michelin Energy Saver?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Energy Saver.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Energy Saver 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 Michelin Energy Saver.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Energy Saver shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Michelin Energy Saver in 1, 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 →