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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    2026 test data · 39 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof: 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 WetProof appear in 39 tests, 8 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 noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Nokian WetProof performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 12 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian WetProof 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Nokian WetProof if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Nokian WetProof
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2712
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.18.5
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score84.283

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    83
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Nokian WetProofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 6.1
    141
    Nokian WetProof
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 5.5
    123
    Nokian WetProof
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Avg rank 10.7
    21
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    Avg rank 17.8
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Avg rank 7.0
    21
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 6.1, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    The Nokian WetProof wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 10.7 for the Nokian WetProof.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 17.8 for the Nokian WetProof.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Nokian WetProof

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.0 for the Nokian WetProof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Nokian WetProof?

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian WetProof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Maxxis Premitra HP5 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 WetProof.

    Which tire lasts longer?

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

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Nokian WetProof in 12, with 8 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 →