PREMITRA · HIGH PERFORMANCE
PREMITRA HP6All-round performance tire review: is it good, who is it for
Maxxis's new sedan tire after the Premitra HP5, balancing braking, handling and quietness, for sedans, hybrids/EVs and SUVs.
- Type
- All-round performance
- Sizes in Thailand
- 15–18 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Electric vehicles
- Suits hybrids/EVs
5 sizes in stock, 16–18 inch
Summary
PREMITRA HP6 is Maxxis's new high-performance sedan tire, succeeding the Premitra HP5. It launched at The Tire Cologne in June 2024. Maxxis Thailand says it suits passenger cars, hybrids/EVs and SUVs, with 11% better wet braking and 5% less noise than the previous model. It comes in 33 sizes in Thailand, 15–18 inch.
How it improves on the previous model
Figures from the Maxxis Thailand brochure, compared with the previous model (Premitra HP5) · 5% better comfort and 4% better wet handling, per the same source
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Maxxis PREMITRA HP6 |
|---|---|
| Type | High-performance passenger car tire |
| Previous model | Premitra HP5 |
| Launch | The Tire Cologne, June 2024 |
| Sizes sold in Thailand | 33 sizes, 15–18 inch rims |
| Speed rating | V / W / Y depending on size |
| EU tire label | Wet grip A on all sizes · rolling resistance mostly C · noise 70–72 dB (e.g. 205/55R16 91V: C/A/70 dB · 225/50R17 98W: C/A/72 dB per the EPREL database) |
| ADAC 2026 test | Size 225/50 R17: 2.8 “befriedigend” (satisfactory), 8th of 16 |
| 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 |
| 215/50R17 | In stock | See price |
| 225/55R17 | In stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize to large sedans on 15–18 inch wheels such as the Toyota Corolla Altis, Honda Civic and Honda Accord
- Hybrids and electric vehicles that use sedan-size tires (Maxxis says it suits alternative-energy vehicles)
- Drivers who want a balanced tire that brakes well and is quiet and soft for daily driving and long trips
FAQ
Is the Maxxis Premitra HP6 good?
Yes, for drivers who want a well-balanced sedan tire. Maxxis Thailand says that compared with the previous model, the HP6 has 11% better wet braking, 6% better dry braking and handling, and 5% better comfort.
Is the Maxxis Premitra HP6 quiet?
Yes. Its tread has several features designed specifically to reduce noise, including bumps in the center groove, double-layer air channels and short-pitch tread blocks. Maxxis Thailand says it reduces noise 5% better than the previous model.
How is the Premitra HP6 different from the HP5?
The HP6 succeeds the HP5 with a new compound and silica spec and a new tread pattern focused on reducing noise, and Maxxis Thailand says it has 11% better wet braking than the previous model.
Can the Maxxis Premitra HP6 be used on electric vehicles?
Yes. Maxxis Thailand says the HP6 suits passenger cars, alternative-energy vehicles (hybrids/EVs) and SUVs. Choose the size and load index specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
How did it do in independent tests?
Mid-pack. ADAC tested it in 2026 in size 225/50 R17 and gave it an overall 2.8 (“befriedigend”, satisfactory; lower scores are better), 8th of 16. Its strengths were short braking on both dry and wet roads, low tire abrasion and low fuel use. It lost points for wet handling and for mileage, which ADAC estimated at 37,200 km, so ADAC recommended it with reservations. That was a European-market size.
Where is the Maxxis HP6 made?
Maxxis is a brand of Cheng Shin Rubber from Taiwan. In Thailand, Maxxis International (Thailand) has 3 plants in Rayong province, per Maxxis Thailand. The HP6 tires ADAC bought for testing in Europe were made in China. The country of manufacture of each tire is shown on the sidewall.
What warranty does the PREMITRA HP6 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 HP6 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 — HP6 · Maxxis Thailand — PREMITRA HP6 brochure · Tyrepress — Maxxis launches Premitra HP6 (2024) · ADAC – Maxxis Premitra HP6 (225/50 R17 summer tire test, 2026) · ADAC – 225/50 R17 summer tire test results (2026), all 16 tires · Maxxis Thailand – About Maxxis · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis HP6 205/55R16 91V · EPREL EU tire label database – Maxxis HP6 225/50R17 98W
Warranties are provided by the tire manufacturers. Subphaisal submits claims on your behalf, and the manufacturer decides the result.
Interested in the PREMITRA HP6?
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