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Dunlop SP Touring T1 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 72–61
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Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 16,778 reviews
“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.”
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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60
Dry
EfficientGrip Performance +1777Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online 55 74 -
59
Wet
EfficientGrip Performance +1776Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 55 75 -
65
Comfort
EfficientGrip Performance +368Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) – 64 Reviews found online 60 74 -
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Noise
No comparison70Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 -
63
Treadwear
Level63Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 Reviews found online 61 64 -
58
Handling
EfficientGrip Performance +1371Why this score
Source SP Touring T1 EfficientGrip Performance Reviews found online 58 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring T1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 61 | 72 |
| Dry | 60 | 77 |
| Wet | 59 | 76 |
| Comfort | 65 | 68 |
| Noise | – | 70 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 63 |
| Handling | 58 | 71 |
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Headline score
61
/ 100
SP Touring T1
72
/ 100
EfficientGrip Performance
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SP Touring T1
Pros
- Highly competitive, budget-friendly price point
- Reported durability and longevity by some users
Cons
- Extremely poor wet-weather traction and braking performance
- High susceptibility to sidewall bubbling and structural failure
- Frequent need for repairs and premature degradation
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
Dunlop SP Touring T1
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally positive regarding comfort, fuel efficiency, and quietness, though some users report concerns over sidewall durability against potholes and early cracking. Reviewers note that tread design can vary slightly by size, but overall performance and smoothness remain strong compared to cheaper alternatives or all-season tires.
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2026-09-16
“GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V - reliability and resistance to damage question Hello guys! I'm driving Skoda Octavia. not a racer, just a usual 40yo man. I have a set of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V on the car, and during the last 2 months I lost three tires, all the same way - pothole on the road, visibly small, front right wheel, instantly deflates, and a hole in tire not on tread but on the side - irreparable, new tire for 130eur, repeat again. Do you by chance know if it's the pattern for the model, or am I getting EXTREMELY unlucky? Can you maybe suggest some tire models and characteristics to look into to stop this from happening? I have only 2 out of 4 original tires left, so maybe it makes sense to change the entire set. Read more”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-08-27
“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”
r/tires
·2 upvotes ·2026-03-28
“goodyear efficientgrip performance notches Hello! I bought a new goodyear efficientgrip performance 215/55/18 tires for my car. And it was surprise to see so many notches on the summer tire (1st & 2nd photo). Although the internet image doesn’t have any (3rd photo). What could it be and is it normal? Read more”
Top themes
#Noise levels and comfort#Sidewall durability and potholes#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Tread design and variations#Longevity and wear
Based on 9 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring T1 | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
61
/ 100
Dunlop SP Touring T1
72
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 77 vs 60 on dry.
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Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 76 vs 59 on wet.
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You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 71 vs 58 on handling.
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You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 68 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring T1
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.