Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Goodyear (82%). The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 5 was done in 2019, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the PremiumContact 5 and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 70% of Continental PremiumContact 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 5 is made - Czech Republic.