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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than CST (64%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/55 R17 test, where both the Medallion MD-A1 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
2
31
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
21.5
9.5
Latest test
2019
2024
Available sizes
185
69

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
65%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Wet Handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Wet Circle Cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Dry Performance
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
59%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
67%
Dry Handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Economy
Confidence
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Maxxis Premitra HP5
50%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
50%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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