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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we will be looking at two popular summer tyres: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and Maxxis Premitra HP5. Both have their strong points and weaknesses as per various tests, making them widely suitable for different driving conditions.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 is a successor of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, and it outdoes its predecessor by scoring an impressive 87% in our rating. This tyre excels in mileage, price/value ratio, and comfort. It bagged the 13th position in Autobild, secured the 3rd and 4th places in Autozeitung and Firmenauto respectively. Its exceptional features like dry handling, exterior noise, wet circle cornering, aquaplaning-cross, and comfort contributed to its higher rankings. Although the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 offers premium profile with convincing handling properties and short braking distances, it does suffer from a high price level.


On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has a strong foothold in situations confronting aquaplaning - both cross and longitudinal. This tyre secured 9th position in Autobild test and 5th in Autozeitung. Thanks to its excellent dry handling, aquaplaning and wet handling capabilities, Maxxis Premitra HP5 was also ranked 4th in GTÜ test. It also performs well in exterior noise reduction and wet handling. However, its weaknesses include a delay in steering response, mediocre grip level on both wet and dry surfaces, and limited mileage.


In comparison, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 have their places in the market, but the former enjoys superiority in broader aspects based on the test results. If we purely look at our ratings, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 dominated at 87% whereas Maxxis Premitra HP5 stood at 78%.


In conclusion, if you are looking for a summer tyre with higher mileage, excellent comfort, and greater value for money, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 would be a better choice. However, if you are more concerned about aquaplaning safety and desire lower noise levels, then Maxxis Premitra HP5 could be your go-to tyre.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
18
31
33
2
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
9.5
4.1
1.0
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
64
658
23

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%

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