Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 66% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below.