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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    2026 test data · 34 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 34 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage 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?

    Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used277
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.116.0
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score84.287.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Rotalla RU01 S PaceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    Avg rank 10.0
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7, 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 →