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Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

The Maxxis Premitra HP5 and the Continental PremiumContact 7 are both summer tyres, commonly compared in tyre tests. This comparison aims to detail their performance based on several tests and provide some insights into their strengths and weaknesses.


The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is produced by Maxxis, a leading tyre manufacturer. While the HP5 has not replaced any previous models nor been replaced by a newer model, there have been numerous independent tests conducted on it.


This tyre scored a good overall rating of 56%, with its top feature being its cross Aquaplaning performance. However, it stood 8th in both the Autozeitung and Autobild tests, which counted a total of 9 and 55 tyres respectively. The strengths of this tyre seem to include a high mileage and short braking distances on dry roads. On the other hand, its weaknesses are delayed steering response and moderate grip levels on both wet and dry tracks.


On the contrary, the Continental PremiumContact 7, produced by Continental, delivers exceptional performance. This touring tyre made in France, Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic is the latest in a line of previous models - PremiumContact 6 and ContiPremiumContact 5. It received a stellar overall rating of 97%, proving its worth in test performance.


The PremiumContact 7 stood first in both the Autozeitung and Autobild tests affirming its high performing characteristics. Its strengths encompass a wide range of aspects, such as wet safety, wet handling, dry braking, dry handling and excellent wet and dry cornering stability. The tyre test data does not explicitly mention any weaknesses for this model. Evidently, the Continental PremiumContact 7 boasts top-notch performance in terms of safety, braking, and handling on both wet and dry roads.


In summary, both tyres have notable features, but the Continental PremiumContact 7 clearly outshines the Maxxis Premitra HP5 in performance and ratings. It bagged the top spot in all tests, whereas the HP5 stood at 8th position. Therefore, based on the test results, the Continental tyre is the more recommendable choice between the two models.

Test Profile

Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Falken
e.Ziex
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
31
26
3
18
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
Average position
9.5
2.2
3.7
6.1
Latest test
2024
2026
2025
2024
Available sizes
64
66
34
47

Wet

Wet
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Wet braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Wet circle cornering
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Wet handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Wet side guide
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%

Dry

Dry
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Dry braking
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry handling
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Dry driving behavior
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Dry lane changing
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Dry steering response
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%

Comfort

Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Exterior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Comfort
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Interior noise
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%

Offroad

Offroad
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%

Costs

Costs
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Rolling resistance
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Mileage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

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