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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 4

R14 – R23
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Maxxis (66%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2022 235/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Primacy 4 is made - Spain/Germany/Poland.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
20
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
9.5
Latest test
2022
2024
Available sizes
368
69

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 71 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Dry Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
93%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
97%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
99%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Wet safety
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
97%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
90%
Offroad
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4
95%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
95%
Handling on gravel
Michelin Primacy 4
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
100%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
98%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
94%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
99%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
99%
Mud traction
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
98%
Sand traction
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
PromobilPromobil
Summer
2022235/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021215/60 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2020225/50 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2020235/55 R17View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2019235/45 R18View

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