Comparison: Matador Hectorra 5 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Matador (9%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 9% of the Matador Hectorra 5. The first tyre test of Matador Hectorra 5 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 93% of Matador Hectorra 5 has B wet grip rating, whereas 88% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A rating.