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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 vs. Dunlop Winter

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
Michelin
PILOT ALPIN 5
Dunlop
Winter
Number of tests
18
31
21
2
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
9.5
1.7
1.5
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
64
133
65

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
72%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
60%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
74%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
69%
Dunlop Winter
71%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dunlop Winter
67%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
77%
Dunlop Winter
63%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
70%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
86%
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%
Dunlop Winter
64%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dunlop Winter
73%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
80%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
90%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
89%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
78%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
68%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
76%
Dunlop Winter
83%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
79%
Dunlop Winter
81%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
55%
Dunlop Winter
87%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
53%
Dunlop Winter
84%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5
84%

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