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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

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
Firestone
Roadhawk
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
18
31
21
15
14
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
9.5
11.9
9.0
5.5
Latest test
2024
2024
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
64
164
225
706

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%

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