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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV

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
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
Number of tests
26
31
14
5
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
2.2
9.5
5.5
2.2
Latest test
2026
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
64
706
63

Wet

Wet
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
Wet braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
Wet handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Wet circle cornering
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%

Dry

Dry
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Dry handling
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Dry braking
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
Dry lane changing
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Costs

Costs
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
Rolling resistance
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
Mileage
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
Price/value
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
Comfort
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
Exterior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
Interior noise
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
100%

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