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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

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
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Kumho
Ecsta PS71
Number of tests
18
31
9
15
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
9.5
5.8
9.0
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
64
92
225

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
87%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
90%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
79%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
81%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
76%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
67%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
62%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
72%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
66%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
71%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
73%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
65%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
63%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Kumho Ecsta PS71
83%

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