Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Nokian summer tyres are slightly better rated (69%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 66% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the WetProof and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where WetProof is made - Finland.