Noting that, after fuel, tyres represent the biggest costs in running a private hire fleet, the article questioned whether the same level of research goes into achieving value for money when it comes to treads.<\/p>\n
ailoring the tyre tests to the unique needs of drivers in the private hire and chauffeur sector, the magazine used an Audi A6 S-line on the track and a specially-modified Audi A4 on the Contidrome\u2019s rail system, to ensure exactly the same piece of tarmac is used every time for fair and consistent results.<\/p>\n
he tyres were tested against three core categories: comfort, cost and safety. A number of capabilities were tested, including cabin noise, wet braking, straight aquaplaning, curved aquaplaning and rolling resistance. After days of independent, scientific testing, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 was awarded third place over all, beating the likes of Pirelli, Hankook and Michelin.<\/p>\n
he Primitra HP5 also received the Professional Driver Recommended stamp of approval, with the review concluding that the tyre represented \u2018a promising debut for the new Premitra HP5 which provides a good balance between cost and performance.\u2019<\/p>\n
Commenting on the accolade, Maxxis\u2019 managing director, Derek McMartin, said: \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled that thorough, independent testing of eight leading tyre brands has recognised the quality, performance and value for money contained within our new flagship passenger car tyre. It\u2019s true testament to the hard work at every stage, from research and development right through to production, which is helping us raise the bar for the global tyre market.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve always said that the Premitra HP5 would be a game changer and the fact Maxxis has been positioned higher than a number of better established, premium European tyre brands, just goes to show that we mean business!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":36847,"template":"","news_category":[269],"class_list":["post-36846","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_category-automotive"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n