Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance

The Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance are both summer tyres, that have shown significant performance in various tests. Both tyres are rated highly, with the Maxxis Premitra HP5 scoring a 78% rating while the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance has slightly edged it out with a 79% rating from our team.

The Maxxis Premitra HP5 stands its ground going toe-to-toe with other well-known tyre brands. In its comparison with the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, the Maxxis tyre has shown its strengths. In the Autobild test that included a total of 51 tyres, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 secured the 9th position, two places ahead of the Goodyear tyre which came in at the 11th position. Again in the Autoklub ČR test, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 outperformed the Goodyear tyre, securing the 2nd position in a field of 9 tyres. However, it was overpowered by the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance in the Gute-Fahrt and ADAC tests, where it secured 7th and 15th positions respectively.

In the other corner, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, which was later replaced by the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, has consistently performed well in various tests. The Goodyear tyre particularly stands out in its aquaplaning performance, as observed in the Autobild test. The tyre secured 3rd positions in both the Gute-Fahrt and Autoklub ČR tests, with distinct strengths in dry driving behavior and wet circle cornering as seen in the ADAC test.

In conclusion, both the Maxxis Premitra HP5 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance are competitive and reliable tyres. The choice between the two would largely depend on personal preference and specific driving conditions. In terms of overall performance, the Goodyear tyre may offer slightly superior results, especially in wet conditions and dry driving behavior. However, the Maxxis tyre is not far behind, often surpassing the Goodyear tyre in mutual tests and is an excellent alternative to the Goodyear tyre.