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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2

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
Toyo
Proxes Comfort
Firestone
Roadhawk 2
Number of tests
18
31
16
6
Best position
#1
#1
#5
#3
Average position
6.1
9.5
9.7
4.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
47
64
116
146

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
86%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
65%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
95%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
72%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
88%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
84%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
82%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
78%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
79%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
80%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
81%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
77%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
43%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
93%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
82%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
77%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
66%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
74%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
71%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
66%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
68%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
67%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
85%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
63%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
38%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75%
Firestone Roadhawk 2
60%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Toyo Proxes Comfort
60%

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