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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
31
10
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
9.5
13.6
Latest test
2024
2021
Available sizes
69
440

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
63%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
51%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
57%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
76%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
72%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
71%
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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