Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin: 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 Satin appear in 36 tests, 4 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 dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Vredestein Ultrac Satin performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 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 Vredestein Ultrac Satin is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Vredestein Ultrac Satin if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 9 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 85.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Vredestein Ultrac Satin
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 6.0 212 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 8.4 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 5.1 243 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 8.0 | Vredestein Ultrac Satin |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 8.4 for the Vredestein Ultrac Satin.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Vredestein Ultrac Satin wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Satin
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Satin.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Maxxis Premitra HP5 or Vredestein Ultrac Satin?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Vredestein Ultrac Satin across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin ranks better than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Vredestein Ultrac Satin 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, Vredestein Ultrac Satin in 9, with 4 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 →