Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51: 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 GT AE51 appear in 30 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.
How the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 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 GT AE51 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort 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 mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 27 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 84.2 | 85.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Avg rank 9.8 1 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Avg rank 5.5 | Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.9 | No data | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Avg rank 6.0 | 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 GT AE51
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 8.8 and 8.8.
☀️ Dry: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 9.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
📏 Mileage: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 12.9, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
🔋 Efficiency: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 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 Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Maxxis Premitra HP5 appears in 27 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth GT AE51 in 3, 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 →