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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    2026 test data · 40 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac: 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 Vredestein Ultrac appear in 40 tests, 5 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 Vredestein Ultrac performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 13 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Vredestein Ultrac 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

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Vredestein Ultrac if

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

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein Ultrac
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2713
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.16.2
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score84.278.8

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    78.8
    Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein UltracWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 5.4
    553
    Vredestein Ultrac
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 5.7
    132
    Vredestein Ultrac
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Avg rank 6.7
    224
    Vredestein Ultrac
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    Avg rank 14.0
    1
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Avg rank 4.8
    221
    Vredestein Ultrac

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.7 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 6.7, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to 14.0 for the Vredestein Ultrac.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac

    The Vredestein Ultrac wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Vredestein Ultrac?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Vredestein Ultrac 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 Vredestein Ultrac 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 Vredestein Ultrac.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac in 13, with 5 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 →