Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Comparing two summer tyres: Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, it's noticeable that each has their strengths and weaknesses. Let's look at the details and test results of these tyres.

The Maxxis Premitra HP5 is a summer tyre that doesn't have a listed replacement yet. Our rating for this tyre is at 56%. It placed seventh out of eight in the Promobil test and twentieth out of the fifty-three tyres tested by Autobild. Its best features, according to Autobild, include lower exterior noise and good aquaplaning resistance, both longitudinally and crosswise.

On the other hand, the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is a summer tyre made in SI and DE. It replaced the Good Year Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 and has been replaced by the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 according to the tyre's manufacturer Goodyear. Our rating for this tyre is lower at 41%. In spite of this, it managed to secure a superior position in the tests. In the Promobil test, it ranked sixth out of eight, and impressively, it took the first position out of the fifty-three tyres evaluated by Autobild. This tyre performed exceptionally well in wet conditions, showing excellent wet braking, wet circle cornering, and aquaplaning resistance (crosswise). It also exhibited great mileage and grass traction capabilities.

Looking at the mutual tests positions, GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is generally better in tests overall. Despite its relatively low rating, it's the tyre's outstanding performance in various conditions and strong feature set that helps it stand out.

In conclusion, if exterior noise and aquaplaning resistance are your primary concerns, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 could be worth considering. But for overall performance, especially in wet conditions, and with features such as mileage and grass traction, the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 might be the better choice. Keep in mind, however, that the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 has been replaced by the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, and the newer tyre might bring even more improvements.