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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

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
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
18
31
33
3
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
9.5
4.1
4.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
47
64
658
126

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Michelin Primacy 5
58%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
65%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Michelin Primacy 5
51%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
85%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
73%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
69%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
76%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
76%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
62%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Michelin Primacy 5
1%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Michelin Primacy 5
63%
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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