Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian Line: 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 Nokian Line appear in 30 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 dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Nokian Line performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 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 Nokian Line is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Nokian Line if
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nokian Line |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 9.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 84.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Nokian Line
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Nokian Line | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Nokian Line |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 9.9 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 8.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 19.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 12.0 | 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 Nokian Line
The Nokian Line wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian Line
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.9 for the Nokian Line.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian Line
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian Line.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian Line
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 19.0 for the Nokian Line.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian Line
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 12.0 for the Nokian Line.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Nokian Line?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Line 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 Nokian Line 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 Nokian Line.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian Line.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Nokian Line in 3, 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 →