Comparison: Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Maxxis summer tyres are slightly better rated (67%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has a better rating of 52% compared to 43% of the Vredestein ULTRAC . The first tyre test of Vredestein ULTRAC was done in 2022, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the ULTRAC and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where ULTRAC is made - Hungary.