Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3: 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 SV3 appear in 29 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, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Nankang SV3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Nankang SV3 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 dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Nankang SV3's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Nankang SV3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used272
    Best rank#1#20
    Avg rank8.131.3
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score84.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Nankang SV3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 34.5
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇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 Nankang SV3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 34.5 for the Nankang SV3.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to no data for the Nankang SV3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Nankang SV3.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Nankang SV3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nankang SV3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Nankang SV3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Nankang SV3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Nankang SV3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang SV3 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 Nankang SV3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang SV3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Nankang SV3 in 2.

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