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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50: 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 appear in 29 tests, 2 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    How the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance 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?

    Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if

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

    Choose Yokohama BluEarth AE50 if

    Overall winner
    • You prefer the Yokohama BluEarth AE50's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricMaxxis Premitra HP5Yokohama BluEarth AE50
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used272
    Best rank#1#3
    Avg rank8.19.1
    Latest test20242020
    Tire Lab Score84.284.5

    Tire Lab Score

    84.2
    Very Good · Summer
    84.5
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryMaxxis Premitra HP5Yokohama BluEarth AE50Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Avg rank 8.8
    Tie
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Avg rank 10.6
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.9
    		No data
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Avg rank 13.0
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 8.8 and 8.8.

    ☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 10.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.2 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth AE50 in 2, with 2 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 →