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

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Nokian zLineUpper-middle
NokianNokian

zLine

R16 – R21
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 Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Maxxis (67%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2015 when was the Nokian zLine first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2018 235/45 R18 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the zLine were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nokian
zLine
Number of tests
31
8
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
9.5
7.4
Latest test
2024
2018
Available sizes
69
45

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nokian zLine
79%
Nokian
zLine
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Nokian zLine
90%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Nokian zLine
85%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Nokian zLine
60%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Nokian zLine
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Nokian zLine
75%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nokian zLine
89%
Nokian
zLine
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Nokian zLine
85%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Nokian zLine
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nokian zLine
75%
Nokian
zLine
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Nokian zLine
75%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Nokian zLine
90%
Nokian
zLine
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Nokian zLine
90%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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