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    BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    2026 test data · 31 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich gGrip and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 31 tests, 2 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the BFGoodrich gGrip performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 27 tests.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The BFGoodrich gGrip is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose BFGoodrich gGrip if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Maxxis Premitra HP5 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBFGoodrich gGripMaxxis Premitra HP5
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used427
    Best rank#2#1
    Avg rank12.28.1
    Latest test20192024
    Tire Lab Score90.584.2

    Tire Lab Score

    90.5
    Excellent · Summer
    84.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBFGoodrich gGripMaxxis Premitra HP5Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 13.3
    1
    Avg rank 8.8
    314
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 12.3
    Avg rank 7.7
    253
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.0
    Avg rank 6.8
    432
    Maxxis Premitra HP5
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Avg rank 12.9
    BFGoodrich gGrip
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 5.2
    53
    Maxxis Premitra HP5

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 13.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    ☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 12.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 9.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The BFGoodrich gGrip wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Maxxis Premitra HP5

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 11.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gGrip or Maxxis Premitra HP5?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis Premitra HP5 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gGrip across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gGrip.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gGrip shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    BFGoodrich gGrip appears in 4 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 2 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →