Maxxis HP-M3
Summer tyre
Maxxis HP-M3 205/55 R16: braking distance on a wet road from 90 km/h is about 45 m (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time; based on EU label class C · Pidurdusmaa.ee)
There is no independent test of this model yet. Tested summer tyres from the same maker: Maxxis HP5, Maxxis HP6, Maxxis VS5.
EU tyre label
Official data from the EU product register EPREL, by size. The class applies to each size separately. What do the classes mean?
| Size | Wet grip | Rolling resistance | Noise | Winter | Load / speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165/65 R13 | D | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 77 H |
| 175/60 R13 | D | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 77 H |
| 185/65 R14 | D | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 86 H |
| 185/65 R15 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 88 H |
| 195/55 R16 | D | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 87 V |
| 205/50 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 87 V |
| 205/50 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 93 V |
| 205/50 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 93 V |
| 205/55 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 91 V |
| 205/60 R15 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 91 H |
| 205/60 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 92 V |
| 205/65 R16 | B | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 H |
| 205/70 R15 | D | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 96 H |
| 215/45 R17 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 91 V |
| 215/45 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 93 W |
| 215/50 R17 | C (variants: B, C) | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 91/95 V/W |
| 215/55 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 93 V |
| 215/55 R17 | C (variants: A, C) | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 94/98 V |
| 215/55 R18 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 95/99 H/V |
| 215/60 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 V |
| 215/60 R17 | C | C | 71 dB (B) | – | 96/100 H/V |
| 215/65 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 215/65 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 215/70 R15 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 H |
| 215/70 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 H |
| 215/70 R17 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 101 H |
| 225/40 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 92 W |
| 225/45 R17 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 91 V |
| 225/45 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 W |
| 225/50 R16 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 92 V |
| 225/50 R17 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 94 V |
| 225/50 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 225/50 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 225/55 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 95 V |
| 225/55 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 97 V |
| 225/55 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/55 R18 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/55 R19 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 225/55 R19 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 225/60 R15 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 96 H |
| 225/60 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/60 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 98 V |
| 225/60 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 H |
| 225/60 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 H |
| 225/60 R18 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 H/V |
| 225/65 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 102 H/V |
| 225/70 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 107 H |
| 235/45 R17 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 94 W |
| 235/45 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 94 W |
| 235/50 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 V |
| 235/50 R18 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 97/101 V/W |
| 235/50 R19 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 235/50 R19 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 235/55 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 V |
| 235/55 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 103 V |
| 235/55 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 V |
| 235/55 R19 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 101/105 V |
| 235/55 R20 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 102 V |
| 235/60 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 V |
| 235/60 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 106 V |
| 235/60 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 103 V |
| 235/60 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 103 H |
| 235/65 R17 | C | B | 70 dB (B) | – | 104 H |
| 235/65 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 108 V |
| 235/65 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 106 V |
| 245/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 97 W |
| 245/45 R18 | C | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 96/100 V |
| 245/45 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 100 V |
| 245/45 R20 | D | D | 70 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 245/60 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 105 V |
| 245/60 R18 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 105 H |
| 245/65 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 107 H |
| 245/65 R17 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 111 V |
| 245/70 R16 | C | C | 70 dB (B) | – | 107 H |
| 255/35 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 94 W |
| 255/40 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 99 W |
| 255/45 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 103 W |
| 255/45 R20 | D | D | 73 dB (B) | – | 105 V/W |
| 255/50 R20 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 109 V |
| 255/55 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 109 V |
| 255/55 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 111 V |
| 255/60 R17 | D | C | 73 dB (B) | – | 106/110 H/V |
| 255/60 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 112 V |
| 255/60 R19 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 109 H |
| 255/70 R15 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 108 H |
| 255/70 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 113 H |
| 255/70 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 113 H |
| 265/50 R19 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 110 V |
| 265/50 R20 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 107 V |
| 265/65 R17 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 112 H |
| 265/70 R16 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 112 H |
| 265/70 R18 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 116 H |
| 275/45 R20 | D | C | 72 dB (B) | – | 110 V |
| 275/55 R17 | D | D | 72 dB (B) | – | 109 V |
| 285/45 R19 | D | D | 74 dB (B) | – | 107 V |
| 285/50 R20 | D | B | 74 dB (B) | – | 116 V |
Frequently asked questions
What is the wet grip class of the Maxxis HP-M3?
On the EU tyre label, the Maxxis HP-M3 has wet grip class B to D, depending on the size. A is the best and E the worst. The difference between class A and class E is about 18 m of braking distance from 90 km/h on a wet road.
How long is the braking distance of the Maxxis HP-M3 on a wet road?
According to the Pidurdusmaa.ee calculation, the Maxxis HP-M3 205/55 R16 stops from 90 km/h on a wet road in about 45 metres (Citroën C3 IV (2024+), without reaction time). The calculation is based on wet grip class C on the EU tyre label.
Has the Maxxis HP-M3 been independently tested?
Our database has no independent braking test for this model. The braking distance is calculated from the wet grip class on the EU tyre label, an official measurement made for each size.
What sizes is the Maxxis HP-M3 available in?
In the EU tyre register, our database has the Maxxis HP-M3 in 82 sizes, for example 165/65 R13, 175/60 R13, 185/65 R14, 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 and 205/50 R16. As a main factory size it fits cars such as the Audi A6 C9 (2025+), Audi Q3 III (2025+) and BMW iX3 NA5 (2025+).