Tests 80 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 760 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test (noise)
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads, 79–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 72 · 2 tests Owners 80 · 3 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test (dry handling)
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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80
Dry
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +476Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 72 Reviews found online 84 81 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
78
Wet
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +177Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 78 75 Reviews found online 78 82 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 99% Wet Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
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Snow
No comparison74Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online – 79 -
76
Comfort
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +175Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 – Reviews found online 77 80 -
82
Noise
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1666Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 92 65 -
81
Treadwear
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +873Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Professional tests (TWG score) 83 – Reviews found online 78 78 -
79
Handling
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 +180Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
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| Relative Score | 79 | 75 |
| Dry | 80 | 76 |
| Wet | 78 | 77 |
| Snow | – | 74 |
| Comfort | 76 | 75 |
| Noise | 82 | 66 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 73 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
79
/ 100
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
75
/ 100
Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% #2/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 91% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +2.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 53% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 74% #7/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | −21.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2016 AutoBild 4x4 Winter Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/10 · 2021 AZ SUV Winter Tyre Test | +3.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 99% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 99% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild Winter SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can compromise responsive handling and cornering feedback
- Less effective performance in cold, freezing, or damp winter conditions
- Lack of built-in rim protection
Tire B Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Pros
- Strong traction and grip in deep snow and mud conditions
- Reliable performance on wet roads
- Predictable handling on icy surfaces
Cons
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning at highway speeds
- Noticeable road noise on dry pavement
- Soft sidewall feel when ambient temperatures exceed 7°C
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Winter |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| Sidewall | — | Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
75
/ 100
Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better noise, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 82 vs 66 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 81 vs 73 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 80 vs 76 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance SUV Gen-1
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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.