Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 appear in 49 tests, 10 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Maxxis Premitra HP5 performs. It takes the win in 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Maxxis Premitra HP5 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 27 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 84.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Maxxis Premitra HP5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 8.8 314 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 7.7 253 | Tie |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 6.8 432 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 12.9 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 5.2 53 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 10 independent tests:
- 20242024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
- 20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
- 20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.8 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 7.7 and 7.7.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 12.9 for the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis Premitra HP5
The Maxxis Premitra HP5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Maxxis Premitra HP5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis Premitra HP5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Maxxis Premitra HP5 in 27, with 10 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 →
