Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus: 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 Vorti Plus appear in 33 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 6 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 and Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

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

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used276
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.17.9
    Latest test20242024
    Tire Lab Score84.284.2

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Vredestein Ultrac Vorti PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 7.3
    11
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 9.3
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Avg rank 5.3
    2
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Avg rank 1.8
    211
    Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.3 for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus

    The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.8, compared to 5.2 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus 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 Vorti Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus 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 Vorti Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Plus in 6.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →