Kleber Dynaxer HP5 vs Maxxis Premitra HP6
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
- TR Score
- 8.2/10
- Owners say
- 65% · 3
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5 and the Maxxis Premitra HP6 have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Dynaxer HP5 stopped 1.8% shorter in the dry; the Premitra HP6 had 1.5% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if you prioritize shorter braking distances, comfort, and a predictable “safe” feel for everyday road driving. Pick the Maxxis Premitra HP6 if you want sharper dry performance, stronger aquaplaning resistance, and slightly better efficiency-especially if you like a more responsive tire and are comfortable with a wet-limit feel that may be less confidence-inspiring despite decent objective wet pace.
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking distances in both dry and wet across both tests (e.g., wet braking 45.5 m vs 46.1 m; 29.12 m vs 29.53 m)
- Higher comfort scores in both tests (6.9 vs 6.6), aligning with a premium-touring brief
- Predictable, even all-round behavior with no standout weaknesses noted by testers
Where the Premitra HP6 is stronger
- Quicker dry handling in both tests, including a standout result as fastest on the dry handling course in one test (72.83 s vs 74.83 s)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance in both straight and curved measures in both tests (e.g., 74.6 vs 73.4 km/h straight aqua; 3.68 vs 3.59 curved)
- Better objective wet cornering/handling pace overall (wins wet handling and wet circle in both tests)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Premitra HP6 at a glance
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Premitra HP6 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 1 | 1 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 2 | The Premitra HP6 lapped the dry handling course 1.6% faster (2 tests) | 4 |
| Wet11 measurements | 3 | The Premitra HP6 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.6% higher speed (2 tests) | 8 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Value2 measurements | 0 | The Premitra HP6 had 1.5% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Dynaxer HP5 by 0.1 | 8.2/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 3 reviews | 90% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 25 points | 65% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 99 | 46 sizes made in both | 56 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Dynaxer HP5 | Field | Premitra HP6 |
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| 2026 Motor Summer Tire Test | P7 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated | P7 of 12 | P8 of 12 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Dynaxer HP5
Premitra HP6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Dynaxer HP5
Premitra HP6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Dynaxer HP5
Premitra HP6
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Dynaxer HP5 | Gap | Premitra HP6 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 125 | 1.8% | 127 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 74.97 | 1.6% | 73.77 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 2.6% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 122 | 1.3% | 124 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 72.89 | 1.1% | 72.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 30.2% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 1.6 | 3.1% | 1.6 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 12.72 | 1.7% | 12.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 45.6 | 1.6% | 46.4 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 11.8 | 2.5% | 12.1 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 4.5% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 68.95 | 0.5 dB | 69.45 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 4.29 | 1.5% | 4.22 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Premitra HP6 8.2 out of 10.
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Premitra HP6 | ||
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| 69 | Dry | 76 | ||
| 60 | Wet | 68 | ||
| 47 | Comfort | 18 | ||
| 81 | Value | 62 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Dynaxer HP5 | Category | Premitra HP6 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 7 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 8.7 | Road Feedback | 6 | ||
| 8.5 | Handling | 6.7 | ||
| 10 | Wear | 6 | ||
| 9.5 | Comfort | 7.3 | ||
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tire delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Maxxis Premitra HP6
- 65%from 3 reviews
- 31,000 milesdriven by reviewers
All 3 Premitra HP6 reviewsTires are spongy, imprecise, indirect, and very unsporty on dry roads. They are quiet and save fuel. In wet conditions, they are average and completely okay. Despite AAA and BMW * approval, they do not fit a sporty front-wheel drive car like a Fiesta MH 155 HP. Very affordable and completely fine for everyday use. Sportiness compared to Continental PremiumContact 6 or Bridgestone Potenza Sport is non-existent.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 99 sizes of the Dynaxer HP5 and 56 of the Premitra HP6, 46 of them made in both.
| Category | Dynaxer HP5 | Premitra HP6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch | 56 sizes, 15 to 18 inch |
| Made in both | 46 sizes 185/55 R16195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16and 34 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100%B0% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B63%C37% | C89%B11% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 70-72 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2025 | 2024 |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a tightly matched head-to-head between two “smart money” summer touring tires in the popular 225/45 R17 size: the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 (a premium-touring tire from Michelin's sub-brand) and the Maxxis Premitra HP6 (a value-leaning touring tire that's been punching above its price in recent group tests). Across two independent 2026 tests, both land firmly in the mid-pack overall, but they get there in noticeably different ways.
The consistent theme is a split in priorities: Kleber repeatedly stops shorter and rides more comfortably, while Maxxis repeatedly posts quicker lap times (dry and wet) and resists aquaplaning better, with slightly lower rolling resistance. The interesting twist is that Maxxis' objective wet pace looks good, yet subjective wet confidence can be lower-whereas Kleber tends to feel safer and more predictable even when it isn't the outright fastest around the course.
Conclusion
On the numbers, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 is the safer bet if your priority is everyday security and comfort. It wins dry braking in both tests (38.0 m vs 38.7 m; 37.98 m vs 38.66 m) and wet braking in both tests (45.5 m vs 46.1 m; 29.12 m vs 29.53 m), and it also tops subjective comfort in both datasets (6.9 vs 6.6). Those are small but repeatable margins in the most “real world” safety metric-stopping distance-backed up by test-driver notes describing predictable, smooth behavior without obvious weaknesses.
The Maxxis Premitra HP6 is the more performance-leaning option in this pairing, repeatedly quicker in dry handling (74.7 s vs 75.1 s; 72.83 s vs 74.83 s, including a test-best dry lap in one report) and also quicker in wet handling and lateral wet measures (e.g., wet circle 0.733 vs 0.711 in Motor; plus stronger straight/curved aquaplaning in both tests). It also edges rolling resistance in both tests (0.758 vs 0.77; 7.69 vs 7.81), which can translate to marginally better efficiency. The caveat is confidence at the limit in the wet: one test flags a notably weaker subjective wet handling score for Maxxis (6.3 vs 8.2), suggesting its breakaway/transition behavior may feel less reassuring than the stopwatch implies.
Practical takeaway: choose Kleber if you want the calmer, comfort-forward tire with consistently shorter braking; choose Maxxis if you value sharper steering, faster lap-time capability, better aquaplaning margins, and slightly lower rolling resistance-accepting that wet “feel” may be less confidence-inspiring for some drivers.
Dynaxer HP5 vs Premitra HP6: your questions
Is the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 or the Maxxis Premitra HP6 the better tire?
The Kleber Dynaxer HP5 and the Maxxis Premitra HP6 have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Dynaxer HP5 scores 8.3 and the Premitra HP6 8.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Dynaxer HP5 or the Premitra HP6?
The Premitra HP6 led 8 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 1.6% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Premitra HP6 led 4 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.6% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Premitra HP6 had 1.5% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 6/10 for the Premitra HP6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5 and 7.3/10 for the Premitra HP6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6 reviews and the Premitra HP6 65% from 3.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Dynaxer HP5 is made in 99 sizes (16 to 21 inch) and the Premitra HP6 in 56 (15 to 18 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Dynaxer HP5 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Premitra HP6 A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Dynaxer HP5 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Premitra HP6 in 2024.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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