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Comparison: Nexen N blue HD plus vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

Nexen N blue HD plusBudget
NexenNexen

N blue HD plus

R13 – R22
VS
Maxxis Premitra HP5Budget
MaxxisMaxxis

Premitra HP5

5.2
R13 – R18
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (66%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Nexen N blue HD plus was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the N blue HD plus and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where N blue HD plus is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Nexen
N blue HD plus
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
10
31
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
13.6
9.5
Latest test
2021
2024
Available sizes
440
69

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
62%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Wet Braking
Nexen N blue HD plus
63%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
63%
Wet Handling
Nexen N blue HD plus
51%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Nexen N blue HD plus
57%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Aquaplaning Cross
Nexen N blue HD plus
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
96%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
76%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Maxxis Premitra HP5
80%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Dry Braking
Nexen N blue HD plus
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Dry Handling
Nexen N blue HD plus
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Maxxis Premitra HP5
72%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Noise Exterior
Nexen N blue HD plus
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Ride Comfort
Nexen N blue HD plus
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Economy
Confidence
Nexen N blue HD plus
54%
Nexen
N blue HD plus
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Rolling Resistance
Nexen N blue HD plus
55%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%
Mileage
Nexen N blue HD plus
53%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
46%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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