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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    2026 test data · 30 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3: 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 Tracmax X Privilo TX3 appear in 30 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Tracmax X Privilo TX3 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 3 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 Maxxis Premitra HP5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Tracmax X Privilo TX3 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if

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

    Choose Tracmax X Privilo TX3 if

    • You prefer the Tracmax X Privilo TX3's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Tracmax X Privilo TX3
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used273
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank8.134.1
    Latest test20242023
    Tire Lab Score84.278.1

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    78.1
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Tracmax X Privilo TX3Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 39.7
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 38.7
    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

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 39.7 for the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 38.7 for the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to no data for the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Tracmax X Privilo TX3

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Tracmax X Privilo TX3?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tracmax X Privilo TX3 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 Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Tracmax X Privilo TX3.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Tracmax X Privilo TX3 in 3, 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 →