Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Tigar High Performance (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Serbia (Tigar). Tigar is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Tigar (19%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has a better rating of 52% compared to 19% of the Tigar High Performance. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2024 when was the Tigar High Performance first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the High Performance were tested.