Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 3: 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 3 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 wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Uniroyal RainExpert 3 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 3 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?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Uniroyal RainExpert 3 if
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Uniroyal RainExpert 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 10.8 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Uniroyal RainExpert 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Uniroyal RainExpert 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 9.5 1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 18.0 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 10.5 1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 10.0 | Uniroyal RainExpert 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 8.0 | 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 3
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.5 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 3
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 18.0 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 3
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 10.5 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 3
The Uniroyal RainExpert 3 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 3
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 8.0 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Uniroyal RainExpert 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal RainExpert 3 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Uniroyal RainExpert 3 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, Uniroyal RainExpert 3 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 →