Tests 81 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 777 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (noise)
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Nexen N Fera Primus — 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 5 + 7 road tests and 777 + 11 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip 2 SUV is ahead, 80–69
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Tests 62 · 7 tests Owners 79 · 11 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
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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79
Dry
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +475Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests 77 73 Reviews found online 82 78 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 82.1 = 79
N Fera Primus: 60% × 73.3 + 40% × 77.9 = 75
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81
Wet
N Fera Primus +485Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests 82 86 Reviews found online 79 84 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 81.9 + 40% × 79.4 = 81
N Fera Primus: 60% × 86.3 + 40% × 83.5 = 85
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78
Comfort
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2157Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 80 32 Reviews found online 77 74 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 40% × 80.3 + 60% × 76.5 = 78
N Fera Primus: 40% × 32.2 + 60% × 73.9 = 57
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83
Noise
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1865Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 4 tests 94 64 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 83
N Fera Primus: 60% × 64.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 65
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus. 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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81
Treadwear
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +3150Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 82 33 Reviews found online 80 77 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 79.8 = 81
N Fera Primus: 60% × 32.9 + 40% × 76.7 = 50
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76
Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +175Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Reviews found online 76 75 -
75
Efficiency
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2154Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV N Fera Primus Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 5 tests 75 54
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Nexen N Fera Primus |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 69 |
| Dry | 79 | 75 |
| Wet | 81 | 85 |
| Comfort | 78 | 57 |
| Noise | 83 | 65 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 75 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 54 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
69
/ 100
N Fera Primus
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 | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | N Fera Primus | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 95% #17/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 98% #16/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 91% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 93% #7/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 98% #7/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 40% #9/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 98% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 59% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 87% #17/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 49% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 75% #6/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #1/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #19/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 57% #11/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | #7/10 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | 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 N Fera Primus
Pros
- Fantastic dry and wet grip with stable cornering and predictable handling
- High level of comfort with a smooth, soft ride that absorbs bumps well
- Noticeably quieter than certain premium alternatives
Cons
- Slightly longer braking distances compared to some competing brands like Falken
- Reports of faster tread wear and relatively low initial tread depth
- Can be noisy for some drivers depending on the vehicle and road conditions
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | B · Nexen N Fera Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | 50 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 15″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 8 | 8 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
69
/ 100
Nexen N Fera Primus
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better treadwear, comfort and efficiency. Pick the Nexen N Fera Primus if wet matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 81 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 78 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want lower fuel or energy use
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 75 vs 54 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 83 vs 65 on noise.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire B · Nexen N Fera Primus
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EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Which is better in the wet, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Nexen N Fera Primus, 85 vs 81 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 79 vs 75 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 83 vs 65 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 78 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 81 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or N Fera Primus?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 75 vs 54 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