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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Hankook Ventus Evo

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
P ZERO PZ4
Falken
e.Ziex
Hankook
Ventus Evo
Number of tests
18
31
14
3
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
9.5
5.5
3.7
3.3
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2025
2026
Available sizes
47
64
706
34
60

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Hankook Ventus Evo
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Hankook Ventus Evo
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Hankook Ventus Evo
81%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Hankook Ventus Evo
96%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Hankook Ventus Evo
83%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Hankook Ventus Evo
90%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
75%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
73%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Hankook Ventus Evo
76%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Hankook Ventus Evo
80%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Hankook Ventus Evo
86%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Hankook Ventus Evo
71%

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