Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus: 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus appear in 32 tests, 2 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Nexen N Blue HD Plus performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 5 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus if
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 9.8 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Nexen N Blue HD Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 10.1 1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 8.4 2 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 8.2 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 15.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Nexen N Blue HD Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 10.1 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.4 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.2 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 15.0 for the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nexen N Blue HD Plus
The Nexen N Blue HD Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Nexen N Blue HD Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus 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 Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Nexen N Blue HD Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Nexen N Blue HD Plus in 5, with 2 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 →