Tests – · none yet Owners 54 · 3 reviews
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Falken FK453CC vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 23 road tests and 3 + 5,925 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip Performance 2 is ahead, 83–59
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Tests 87 · 23 tests Owners 79 · 5,925 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wear)
“Advice on new tyres So my car got stolen (RIP) and I bought a 16' MB c200d with rears 245/40r18 Its time to change them and I don't know what to do. A/S are not needed because snow is very rare in central Spain. Winter temperatures range between 0-10°C and summer range from 30 to 40. As I drive 25-30000 km per year I especially value wet performance and durability (Minimum 35-40000 km). The problem is, the tyres that would fit perfectlly to me are not available in this size (GY efficient grip performance 2 -best tyres i've ever had- and Michelin Primacy 5). What i've seen is Firestone (both roadhawk 2 and roadhawk sport), continental PC7, GY assy 6, Michelin PS5, bridgestone T6, Dunlop sport TG, kormoran/tigar/Taurus summer 2, nexen sport, hancook (Ventus evo 137 and Ventus prime 4) and kumho ps72. Even though It would be nice to save some money, i'm worried about losing rear grip when wet (its my first rwd) so its not important. What would you pick? Read more”
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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59
Dry
EfficientGrip Performance 2 +2180Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 21 tests ≈ 62 (est.) 80 Reviews found online 54 80 FK453CC: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.4 = 59
EfficientGrip Performance 2: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 80.2 = 80
No road tests of dry for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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61
Wet
EfficientGrip Performance 2 +2182Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 21 tests ≈ 63 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 58 81 FK453CC: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 57.8 = 61
EfficientGrip Performance 2: 60% × 81.8 + 40% × 81.2 = 82
No road tests of wet for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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58
Comfort
EfficientGrip Performance 2 +2381Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests ≈ 65 (est.) 84 Reviews found online 48 77 FK453CC: 60% × 65.4 (est.) + 40% × 47.8 = 58
EfficientGrip Performance 2: 60% × 84.1 + 40% × 77.1 = 81
No road tests of comfort for FK453CC. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison75Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 13 tests – 80 Reviews found online – ≈ 67 (est.) EfficientGrip Performance 2: 60% × 80.4 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip Performance 2. 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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57
Treadwear
EfficientGrip Performance 2 +3491Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 61 (est.) 100 Reviews found online 51 78 FK453CC: 60% × 61.2 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57
EfficientGrip Performance 2: 60% × 100 + 40% × 77.5 = 91
No road tests of treadwear for FK453CC. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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53
Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip Performance 2 +2679Why this score
Source FK453CC EfficientGrip Performance 2 Reviews found online 53 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken FK453CC | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 83 |
| Dry | 59 | 80 |
| Wet | 61 | 82 |
| Comfort | 58 | 81 |
| Noise | – | 75 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 91 |
| Handling (owners) | 53 | 79 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
59
/ 100
FK453CC
83
/ 100
EfficientGrip Performance 2
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 | FK453CC | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/7 2016 Autobild 4x4 / SUV Tyre Test | #3/16 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A FK453CC
Pros
- Improved dry handling performance compared to factory-fitted tires
- Strong value proposition for the price point
- Capable performance during long-distance motorway driving
Cons
- Harsh ride quality on uneven or potholed urban roads
- Negative impact on fuel economy
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users
Tire B EfficientGrip Performance 2
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage capability
- Quiet operation and high cabin comfort
- Strong grip and predictable handling in both wet and dry conditions
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause steering vagueness or body roll during aggressive cornering
- Some users report increased tire noise or resonance as the tread wears down
- Occasional complaints regarding weaker wet braking or traction compared to dedicated sports tires
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Falken FK453CC
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is largely positive, with users frequently praising its exceptional wet performance, high durability, and overall comfort. Some users note that its soft sidewalls can make it feel less sharp during spirited cornering, but it remains a top choice for efficiency, braking, and longevity.
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2024-11-10
“17" Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 small leak Hi, On my VW Touran 2019, 1.5 TSI, 17" alu oem wheels I have set Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 . There is a small leak lets say the pressure goes fro m 2.5psi to 2 psi in approx 7-10 days. The VW tpms warns me usually every 2-3 weeks. Those are summer tires, I just removed them for swapping with winter ones and I haven't cleaned them yet. They are quite dirty at the moment. The leaking one, pictured, was in the front this year, I switch them front/back every year. In my opinion it can do one last year (next summer) in the back. How would you fix the leak? I read those slime sprays damages the tire internally over time, but them its really approaching end of life fast in my opinion... I did visual inspection, I really dont see anything except maybe 1or two very tiny mark that could have been a nail puncture or something but its nothing sure... Maybe soap+ water? Thanks for hints. Ps: I have the tool somewhere for the indicator measurement, I cant find it right now.”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2024-11-10
“17" Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 small leak identified Hi, On my VW Touran 2019, 1.5 TSI, 17" alu oem wheels I have set Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 . There is a small leak lets say the pressure goes fro m 2.5psi to 2 psi in approx 7-10 days. The VW tpms warns me usually every 2-3 weeks. Im posting a new topic as I cant seem to upload pictures on the other one... Thanks to some help here I found the leak. See the pictures. I have no idea what is that roundish shape it seems smooth/rubbery and the hole clearly come from inside it. What now? Slime bottle? Glue? Or this thing that goes inside like a tire repair kit with the kind of rope thingy? Thanks!”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-06-16
“Hankook ventus prime 4 VS Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 I cannot decide between these two tires for ages now. Customer reviews seem all over the place. I drive a tuned volkswagen polo mk6 2020. I need something that inspires confidence for spirited driving in corners with good stability, mainly dry handling and braking but also relatively comfortable. So far I've learned that the goodyear is more comfortable, better in the wet, better at braking but extremely lousy in handling because of the soft sidewalls. Can someone that has used the EGP2 confirm those claims or are they exaggerating. Base spec polos are known for a harsh ride and I live in the balkans. The roads are full of potholes and sometimes you can't even drive around them. specs: 195/55R16 87V”
Top themes
#Wet performance and braking#High durability and longevity#Soft sidewalls and cornering handling#Comfort and low rolling resistance#Comparison with Michelin Primacy
Based on 9 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken FK453CC | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 1 | 35 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Falken FK453CC
83
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Falken FK453CC rests on little evidence so far (0 tests, 3 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 91 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 79 vs 53 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 81 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 80 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Falken FK453CC
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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FK453CC or EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Which is better in the wet, FK453CC or EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, 82 vs 61 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, FK453CC or EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, 80 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, FK453CC or EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, 81 vs 58 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, FK453CC or EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, 91 vs 57 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