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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2 (2026)

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Semperit Speed-Life 2Budget
SemperitSemperit

Speed-Life 2

R15 – R20
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 Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Semperit (55%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/45 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Speed-Life 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Number of tests
31
7
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
9.5
13.7
Latest test
2024
2020
Available sizes
69
82

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit Speed-Life 2
70%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
77%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Wet Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
65%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
40%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
88%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit Speed-Life 2
76%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
78%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
73%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
85%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%
Semperit
Speed-Life 2
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Semperit Speed-Life 2
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2018235/45 R18View

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