Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde: 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 Cinturato P1 Verde appear in 29 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 dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 2 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 Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 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
Choose Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 89.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 8.5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 8.8 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 8.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 7.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 4.5 | Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.8 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde
The Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 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 Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 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 Cinturato P1 Verde.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde in 2, 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 →