Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100: 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 Sumitomo BC100 appear in 28 tests, 1 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Sumitomo BC100 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 1 test.
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 Sumitomo BC100 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Sumitomo BC100 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Sumitomo BC100 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 86.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Sumitomo BC100
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Sumitomo BC100 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 5.7 1 | Sumitomo BC100 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 6.0 | Sumitomo BC100 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Sumitomo BC100 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | No data | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Sumitomo BC100 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Sumitomo BC100.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Sumitomo BC100
The Sumitomo BC100 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Sumitomo BC100?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Sumitomo BC100 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Sumitomo BC100 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 Sumitomo BC100 ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Sumitomo BC100.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Sumitomo BC100 in 1, with 1 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 →