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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Westlake Sport SA-37 (2026)

Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
VS
Westlake Sport SA-37Budget
WestlakeWestlake

Sport SA-37

R16 – R22
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 China (Westlake). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Westlake (29%). The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP5 was done in 2017, compared to 2016 when was the Westlake Sport SA-37 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2020 225/50 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP5 and the Sport SA-37 were tested.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Westlake
Sport SA-37
Number of tests
31
2
Best position
#1
#14
Average position
9.5
14.5
Latest test
2024
2020
Available sizes
69
64

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Westlake Sport SA-37
74%
Westlake
Sport SA-37
Wet Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Westlake Sport SA-37
45%
Wet Circle Cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Westlake Sport SA-37
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
60%
Westlake Sport SA-37
60%
Aquaplaning Cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Westlake Sport SA-37
90%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Westlake Sport SA-37
89%
Westlake
Sport SA-37
Dry Braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Westlake Sport SA-37
78%
Dry Handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Westlake Sport SA-37
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Westlake Sport SA-37
93%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Westlake Sport SA-37
73%
Westlake
Sport SA-37
Noise Exterior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Westlake Sport SA-37
80%
Ride Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Westlake Sport SA-37
65%
Economy
Confidence
Maxxis Premitra HP5
36%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Westlake Sport SA-37
32%
Westlake
Sport SA-37
Rolling Resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
36%
Westlake Sport SA-37
32%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View

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