Tests 61 · 4 tests Owners 71 · 17 reviews
Best test result: #16 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wear)
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General Altimax One S 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 4 + 6 road tests and 17 + 16,798 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 73–65
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 72 · 16,798 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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59
Dry
EfficientGrip Performance +1978Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests 50 80 Reviews found online 72 75 Altimax One S: 60% × 50.4 + 40% × 71.7 = 59
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74.6 = 78
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64
Wet
EfficientGrip Performance +1579Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests 59 79 Reviews found online 72 79 Altimax One S: 60% × 59.3 + 40% × 71.8 = 64
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.3 + 40% × 78.6 = 79
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67
Comfort
EfficientGrip Performance +269Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 66 75 Altimax One S: 40% × 68.6 (est.) + 60% × 66.1 = 67
EfficientGrip Performance: 40% × 61 + 60% × 74.8 = 69
No road tests of comfort for Altimax One S. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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Noise
No comparison69Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 4 tests – 71 Reviews found online – ≈ 67 (est.) EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
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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72
Treadwear
Altimax One S +864Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 72 64 Reviews found online 72 63 Altimax One S: 60% × 72 + 40% × 72.2 = 72
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 63.4 = 64
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69
Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip Performance +372Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Reviews found online 69 72 -
73
Efficiency
EfficientGrip Performance +679Why this score
Source Altimax One S EfficientGrip Performance Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 73 79
Scores at a glance
| Category | General Altimax One S | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 73 |
| Dry | 59 | 78 |
| Wet | 64 | 79 |
| Comfort | 67 | 69 |
| Noise | – | 69 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 69 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 73 | 79 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
Altimax One S
73
/ 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 | Altimax One S | EfficientGrip Performance | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 89% #41/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #42/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 78% #39/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 98% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 57% #16/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 70% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Value | Cost | 66% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 56% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #28/50 2023 ADAC 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 Altimax One S
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and high driver confidence in the rain
- High level of ride comfort and quietness for most daily driving conditions
- Good tread wear longevity and overall value for money compared to premium brands
Cons
- Notable tire and road noise reported by multiple users
- Unresponsive steering feel and lack of sporty handling characteristics
- Very soft sidewalls that are vulnerable to punctures from minor hazards like thorns
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
General Altimax One S
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.
team-bhp.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by manson The tyre noise between the three runs on the Goodyear EGP series was averaged at 74.1 dB. ... A little later, the GLA was ready to go on the Continental tyres and between the 3 runs (same as for the EGP series), the sound keeper recorded an average noise level of 76.3 dB . This implied a ~3% lower noise level on the EGP tyres: Although it is ~3% dB over dB, considering that 3dB corresponds to 2x loudness, the reduction may be more significant than what the number suggests.”
subaruforester.org
·2015-04-20
“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!)”
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.”
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 · General Altimax One S | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 81 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 29 | 29 |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
General Altimax One S
73
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better dry, wet and efficiency. Pick the General Altimax One S if treadwear matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 78 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 79 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
General Altimax One S scores 72 vs 64 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 79 vs 73 on efficiency.
Tire A · General Altimax One S
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
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Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
Which is better in the wet, Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 79 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 78 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 69 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
General Altimax One S, 72 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Altimax One S or EfficientGrip Performance?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 79 vs 73 on our efficiency 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