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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
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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

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.

Dry
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
100%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
97%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Nokian zLine
100%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
100%
Wet
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Nokian zLine
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Nokian zLine
100%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Nokian zLine
100%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
80%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Nokian zLine
100%
Wet handling - objective
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Nokian zLine
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
100%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Nokian zLine
100%
Costs
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Nokian zLine
100%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Nokian zLine
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2017225/50 R17View

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