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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex

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
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
26
31
13
18
3
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
#2
Average position
2.2
9.5
4.3
6.1
3.7
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
2024
2025
Available sizes
66
64
123
47
34

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet side guide
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Michelin Primacy 4+
51%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin Primacy 4+
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

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