Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II: 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 Pirelli Angel GT II 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 noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Pirelli Angel GT II performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. 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 Pirelli Angel GT II 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 noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Pirelli Angel GT II
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used272
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank8.13.6
    Latest test20242020
    Tire Lab Score84.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Pirelli Angel GT IIWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Pirelli Angel GT II
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 5.0
    Pirelli Angel GT II
    🔇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 Pirelli Angel GT II

    The Pirelli Angel GT II wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II

    The Pirelli Angel GT II wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Angel GT II

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Pirelli Angel GT II.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Pirelli Angel GT II?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Angel GT II ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Pirelli Angel GT II 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 Pirelli Angel GT II.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Angel GT II.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Pirelli Angel GT II 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 →