Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sportiva Super Z+: 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 Sportiva Super Z+ appear in 28 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Sportiva Super Z+ performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Sportiva Super Z+ 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 wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Sportiva Super Z+'s brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Sportiva Super Z+ |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 29.2 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Sportiva Super Z+
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Sportiva Super Z+ | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 38.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 25.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇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 Sportiva Super Z+
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 38.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sportiva Super Z+
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 25.0 for the Sportiva Super Z+.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sportiva Super Z+
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sportiva Super Z+
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sportiva Super Z+
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Sportiva Super Z+.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Sportiva Super Z+?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Sportiva Super Z+.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Sportiva Super Z+ 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 Sportiva Super Z+.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Sportiva Super Z+.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Sportiva Super Z+ in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
