Tests – · none yet Owners 47 · 75 reviews
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 6 road tests and 75 + 16,807 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 74–56
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 72 · 16,807 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
“I've just had these fitted too and have to say they seem much quieter than my Kumhos and certainly dry grip is excellent ( though I don't tend to drift round corners, unless something has gone wrong!)”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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54
Dry
EfficientGrip Performance +2478Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 59 (est.) 80 Reviews found online 47 75 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 59.1 (est.) + 40% × 46.7 = 54
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
No road tests of dry for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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58
Wet
EfficientGrip Performance +2179Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 79 Reviews found online 53 79 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 60.9 (est.) + 40% × 52.9 = 58
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 78.6 = 79
No road tests of wet for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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48
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 57 (est.) – Reviews found online 34 – Ecopia EP150: 60% × 56.9 (est.) + 40% × 33.8 = 48
No road tests of snow for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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55
Comfort
EfficientGrip Performance +1469Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 48 75 Ecopia EP150: 40% × 65.2 (est.) + 60% × 47.6 = 55
EfficientGrip Performance: 40% × 61 + 60% × 74.8 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Ecopia EP150. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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60
Noise
EfficientGrip Performance +969Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 71 Reviews found online 50 ≈ 67 (est.) Ecopia EP150: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 49.7 = 60
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No road tests of noise for Ecopia EP150. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip Performance. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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55
Treadwear
EfficientGrip Performance +964Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 59 (est.) 64 Reviews found online 47 63 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 59.4 (est.) + 40% × 47.1 = 55
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 63.3 = 64
No road tests of treadwear for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
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Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip Performance +2272Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Reviews found online 50 72 -
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Efficiency
No comparison79Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests – 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 56 | 74 |
| Dry | 54 | 78 |
| Wet | 58 | 79 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 55 | 69 |
| Noise | 60 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 50 | 72 |
| Efficiency | – | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
56
/ 100
Ecopia EP150
74
/ 100
EfficientGrip Performance
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Ecopia EP150 | EfficientGrip Performance | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/16 2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test | #8/8 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecopia EP150
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low-speed smoothness
- Generally durable construction capable of handling potholes
- Satisfactory dry-road handling for casual, daily driving
Cons
- Frequently cited as dangerous or unpredictable in wet conditions
- Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature failure
Tire B EfficientGrip Performance
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smooth driving dynamics
- Significantly reduced road noise compared to competitors
- Strong wet and dry weather traction with great aquaplaning resistance
Cons
- Soft sidewalls lead to noticeable body roll and a 'squishy' or vague steering feel during spirited cornering
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage, bulging, or punctures from potholes
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Community feedback on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally favorable, with drivers highlighting quiet road noise, good comfort, and solid wet and dry grip. Some users raise concerns regarding sidewall vulnerability and potential long-term cracking, while others inquire about variations in tread patterns.
subaruforester.org
·2015-04-23
“I must admit to raising the preasures when on a long run and / or loaded up for European jaunt 2.2 bar front 2.4 bar rear Im going to pump em up a bit now and see what it drives like empty”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-08-17
“Thanks for the comments and suggestions. As it turns out I could not get the Continental PremiumContact 6 so I ordered a set of Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL from local shop. I have had these Goodyears in several cars in the past and they have been very good so far. Hopefully same continues with the W140.”
team-bhp.com
“Wet Braking Demonstration FlexContact Tech in the EGP series tyres implies the use of a new polymer tread compound for better grip in wet road conditions: For demonstration, we again had a GLA shod with Goodyear EGP tyres. The car would do three runs on the main straight and brake to a halt on an artificially created wet patch. After each run and subsequent halt, the braking distance was recorded. The braking distances between the 3 runs on the Goodyear tyres were averaged to 24.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt: Thereafter, the EGP tyres were swapped for a set of Continentals to do 3 identical runs in order to draw a direct reference point: Care was taken to maintain the wet patch in identical conditions by making use of mobile mini-tankers parked along the track: Panoramic alignment gone bad! Soon enough, we had the GLA ready to take on the wet braking test with the Continental tyres. The car averaged a braking distance of 25.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt:”
Top themes
#low road noise#wet braking performance#dry grip and handling#sidewall durability concerns#comfort and efficiency#tread pattern variations
Based on 22 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 200 B B | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
56
/ 100
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
74
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 78 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 72 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 79 vs 58 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 69 vs 55 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
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Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Which is better in the wet, Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 79 vs 58 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 78 vs 54 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 69 vs 60 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 69 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecopia EP150 or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 64 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology