Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a summer tyre made in total of 56 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/50 R17 is 10mm wider than the narrowest dimension (195) and 50mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 50 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 50% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 102.5mm sidewall height. In 205/50 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Maxxis Premitra HP5 - "W", which is good for speeds up to 270 km/h. In 205/50 R17, Premitra HP5 usually competes against Advantage, which is a tyre from BFGoodrich with a rating of 68%, compared to 69% of the Maxxis in question.
Autobild Summer tyre test 2024 205/55 R16 satisfactory Ranked #19 of 20Finishing 19th among 20 competitors, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was awarded a final rating of 'Satisfactory.' This assessment comes in light of the tire's commendable high mileage capability and its ability to achieve short braking distances on dry surfaces. However, these positive attributes were somewhat overshadowed by notable drawbacks, which included delayed steering response and a moderate level of grip on both wet and dry roads. Despite these mixed results, the tire did not specifically lead or lag in any particular disciplines as outlined in the evaluation.