PREMITRA · HIGH PERFORMANCE
Premitra HP5High-performance sedan tire review: is it good, who is it for
Maxxis's High Performance sedan tire with a Full-Silica compound, focused on grip, high-speed stability and confidence on wet roads.
- Type
- High performance
- Sizes in Thailand
- 15–18 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Compound
- Full-Silica
7 sizes in stock, 16–18 inch
Summary
Premitra HP5 is Maxxis's High Performance sedan tire, using a Full-Silica compound and a continuous block tread to focus on grip, stability at speed and water evacuation on wet roads. Maxxis launched it in 2016, and Maxxis Thailand offers 21 sizes, 15–18 inch.
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|
| Type | High Performance sedan tire (PREMITRA line) |
| Launch | 2016 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 21 sizes, 15–18 inch rims |
| Speed rating | V and W (depending on size) |
| Wet braking | Maxxis says it rates A on the EU tire label (announced at launch) |
| Manufacturer | Maxxis International |
| EU tire label | Wet grip A on almost all sizes · noise mostly 70 dB · rolling resistance mostly C–D (e.g. 235/55R17 99V: C/A/70 dB per the EPREL database) |
| ADAC 2020 test | Size 235/55 R17: 2.3 “gut” (good), tied 3rd of 12 |
| Brand owner | Cheng Shin Rubber (Taiwan) · 3 plants in Rayong province (per Maxxis Thailand website) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 195/50R16 | In stock | See price |
| 195/55R16 | In stock | See price |
| 215/55R16 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize sedans like the Honda Accord, which Maxxis Thailand used for testing with MotorTracks
- Drivers who often use expressways or take long trips and want a tire that stays stable at speed
- Drivers who often drive in the city in the rain and want a tire that channels water well and brakes confidently on wet roads
FAQ
Is the Maxxis Premitra HP5 good?
Yes, for drivers who want a high-performance sedan tire with strong grip on both dry and wet roads. Maxxis uses a Full-Silica compound, a center tread that helps stability at speed and fine sipes that clear the water film.
Is the Premitra HP5 quiet?
It has noise-reducing design. Maxxis adds sound reduction bars to the tread to reduce noise heard outside the car, but has not published comparison figures. Maxxis promotes grip and wet performance more than quietness.
Does the Premitra HP5 grip well on wet roads?
Yes, and it is what Maxxis promotes most. It has 4 circumferential grooves and fine sipes to channel water, and at launch Maxxis said it rates A for wet braking on the EU tire label.
What cars is the Premitra HP5 for?
Sedans on 15–18 inch tires, from small to midsize. Maxxis Thailand has tested it with MotorTracks on a Honda Accord. Choose the size on the placard on your car's door.
How did it do in independent tests?
Well. ADAC tested it in 2020 in size 235/55 R17 (as the Maxxis Premitra 5) and gave it an overall 2.3 (“gut”, good; lower scores are better), tied 3rd of 12. ADAC called it very well balanced, especially strong on dry roads, good on wet roads and with no clear weaknesses. That was a European-market size.
Are the Premitra HP5 and Premitra 5 the same tire?
Yes. In Europe it is called the Premitra 5 or Premitra 5 HP5, as in the ADAC and AUTO BILD test results, while the EU tire label database (EPREL) registers the tread as HP5.
Where is the Maxxis Premitra HP5 made?
Maxxis is a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber from Taiwan. In Thailand, Maxxis International (Thailand) was founded in 2003, is wholly owned by Cheng Shin and has 3 plants in Rayong province, per Maxxis Thailand. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What warranty does the Premitra HP5 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the Premitra HP5 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Maxxis Thailand — PREMITRA HP5 · Tyrepress — Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2017) · Tyrepress — Premitra HP5 launch (2016) · ADAC – Maxxis Premitra 5 (235/55 R17 summer tire test, 2020) · ADAC – 235/55 R17 summer tire test results (2020), all 12 tires · AUTO BILD – Sommerreifen-Test 2024: 205/55 R16 · Maxxis Thailand – About Maxxis · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis HP5 235/55R17 99V
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the Premitra HP5?
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