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Comparison: Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alphaUpper-middle
FirestoneFirestone

Firehawk TZ 300 alpha

R13 – R15
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Firestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Firestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Maxxis (66%). The first tyre test of Firestone Firehawk TZ 300 alpha was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Gute-Fahrt 2017 215/55 R17 test, where both the Firehawk TZ 300 alpha and the Premitra HP5 were tested.

Test Profile

Firestone
Firehawk TZ 300 alpha
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
2
31
Best position
#10
#1
Average position
17.5
9.5
Latest test
2017
2024
Available sizes
2
69

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Offroad
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Fuel efficiency
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
Summer
2017215/55 R17View

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