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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Hankook ION Evo

In the world of summer tyres, two have caught the eye of many car enthusiasts: the Continental PremiumContact 7 and the Maxxis Premitra HP5. Both these tyres have their strengths and weaknesses, but when compared head to head, certain qualities begin to stand out.


The Continental PremiumContact 7, in particular, has asserted itself as one of the top performers on the market and is the latest model in a highly successful line of summer tyres, following the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Manufactured in FR, SK, DE, and CZ, this tyre has earned itself a stunning 97% rating based on our tests and reviews. It stands out particularly for its outstanding performance in both wet and dry conditions, with best features including wet braking, wet safety, wet handling, wet circle cornering, dry braking, and dry handling. In tests conducted by Autozeitung and Autobild, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has consistently taken top positions, ranking first among the tyres evaluated.


On the other side, we have the Maxxis Premitra HP5. While this tyre hasn't been favored as consistently as its competitor, it still presents a few notable features. Rated at 56% by our tests, its considerable strength lies in its resistance to aquaplaning - cross. However, in the mutual tests carried out by Autozeitung and Autobild, it didn't fare as well as Continental PremiumContact 7, securing the 8th position. Noted strengths of Maxxis Premitra HP5 include its good mileage and short dry braking distances.


In conclusion, when comparing the Continental PremiumContact 7 and Maxxis Premitra HP5, it's apparent that the Continental PremiumContact 7 outperforms in a majority of tests, especially in terms of both wet and dry handling. The Maxxis Premitra HP5, while still a good tyre in its own right, falls a bit short when compared to its competitor. Nevertheless, both Continental and Maxxis continue to innovate and improve, aiming to provide customers with the best quality tyres.

Test Profile

Continental
PremiumContact 7
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Hankook
ION Evo
Number of tests
26
31
18
1
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
2.2
9.5
6.1
1.0
Latest test
2026
2024
2024
2025
Available sizes
66
64
47
64

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Hankook ION Evo
89%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Hankook ION Evo
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Hankook ION Evo
77%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
87%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
92%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Hankook ION Evo
91%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Hankook ION Evo
71%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Hankook ION Evo
69%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Hankook ION Evo
82%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Hankook ION Evo
60%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Hankook ION Evo
72%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Hankook ION Evo
78%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Hankook ION Evo
66%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

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