Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2: 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 Nankang AS2 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 dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Nankang AS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Nankang AS2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nankang AS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Nankang AS2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nankang AS2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 8.3 1 | Nankang AS2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 9.3 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 6.5 1 | Nankang AS2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | No data | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Nankang AS2 |
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2
The Nankang AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.3, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.3 for the Nankang AS2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2
The Nankang AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Nankang AS2.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang AS2
The Nankang AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Nankang AS2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nankang AS2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang AS2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nankang AS2 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang AS2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Nankang AS2 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 →