Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Maxxis (66%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below.