Comparison: Maxxis Premitra HP6 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Maxxis (58%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 85% compared to 54% of the Maxxis Premitra HP6. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra HP6 was done in 2026, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Premitra HP6 and the Efficientgrip Performance 2 were tested.