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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

EfficientGrip Performance 2 is ahead, 83–77

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Tests 87 · 23 tests Owners 79 · 5,902 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)

“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”

Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 5 in 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test (dry handling)

“I had the conti PC6 on my old F56 JCW running 300bhp/324lb-ft. 17" 215/45 Found them great In the wet, although the sidewalls were rather soggy compared to the previous Michelin Supersport, which admittedly are more of a UHP tyre”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 80

    Dry

    PremiumContact 6 +2
    82
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)8086
    Reviews found online8076
    Dry Braking (% of best)95%93%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%100%
    Dry (% of best)97%98%
  2. 82

    Wet

    PremiumContact 6 +1
    83
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)8287
    Reviews found online8178
    Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best)72%97%
    Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best)50%90%
    Wet (% of best)96%96%
    Wet Braking (% of best)98%94%
    Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best)85%100%
    Wet Circle (% of best)99%97%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%99%
  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    73
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Reviews found online–76
  4. 81

    Comfort

    EfficientGrip Performance 2 +4
    77
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)8482
    Reviews found online7770
  5. 75

    Noise

    EfficientGrip Performance 2 +23
    52
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)8139
    Reviews found online–71
    Exterior Noise (% of best)71%98%
  6. 91

    Treadwear

    EfficientGrip Performance 2 +15
    76
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)10084
    Reviews found online7865
  7. 79

    Handling

    EfficientGrip Performance 2 +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6
    Reviews found online7975
Scores at a glance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Continental PremiumContact 6
Relative Score 83 77
Dry 80 82
Wet 82 83
Snow – 73
Comfort 81 77
Noise 75 52
Treadwear 91 76
Handling 79 75

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Headline score

EfficientGrip Performance 2

PremiumContact 6

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.

DisciplineCategoryEfficientGrip Performance 2PremiumContact 6ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 97% #4/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test +1.3 Same test
Dry Braking Dry 95% #13/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 93% #18/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test +1.8 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #2/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test −0.9 Different tests
Dry Dry 97% #4/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 98% #3/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 −1.0 Same test
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test +2.3 Different tests
Energy Consumption Energy 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 88% #6/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres +12.0 Different tests
Fuel Consumption Fuel 99% #2/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test +0.9 Same test
Exterior Noise Noise 71% #7/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −26.6 Different tests
Abrasion Other 87% #2/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test +37.0 Different tests
Noise Other 100% #1/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test 97% #11/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test +3.1 Different tests
Price Other 57% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 49% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test +8.0 Different tests
Value Other 100% #1/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 80% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +20.0 Different tests
Wear Other 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test +1.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test 25% #4/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test −5.0 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 89% #7/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 89% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test +0.9 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 90% #3/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 50% #8/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test +40.0 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 96% #2/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test −4.0 Different tests
Subj. Noise Subj 100% #1/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test +40.0 Same test
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 79% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test +8.3 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #1/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test 0% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Tyre Weight Tyre 96% #4/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test −4.0 Same test
Longitudinal Aquaplaning Wet 72% #8/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 97% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −24.8 Different tests
Transverse Aquaplaning Wet 50% #7/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 90% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 −40.0 Different tests
Wet Wet 96% #5/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 96% #5/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 0.0 Same test
Wet Braking Wet 98% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test 94% #3/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test +4.5 Different tests
Wet Braking - Concrete Wet 85% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test −15.2 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 99% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test +1.5 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #4/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test +0.7 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip Performance 2 review

Tire B PremiumContact 6

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet road surfaces
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling near the limit
  • High level of high-speed stability and driver confidence

Cons

  • Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
  • Increased road noise and harshness on coarse or rough asphalt
  • Softer sidewalls can result in less immediate turn-in sharpness compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires
All owner themes in the PremiumContact 6 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Positive

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/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”

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!”

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

Tire B

Continental PremiumContact 6

Positive

Community feedback for the Continental Premium Contact 6 is largely positive, with drivers consistently praising its strong wet and dry grip, safety, and braking performance. Some users note softer sidewalls compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires and express concerns regarding premium pricing or wear rates. Overall, it is viewed as a capable, high-performing summer tire that balances comfort and traction effectively.

Top themes
#wet weather grip#braking and safety#sidewall stiffness and comfort#tread wear and longevity#price and value comparison#road noise levels

Based on 16 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 B · Continental PremiumContact 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available35113
Rim diameters15″ – 21″15″ – 22″
Tread depth8/32″8 - 9/32″
UTQG300 A - AA A280 A - AA A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black LetteringBlack Side Wall
Max pressure50 psi50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Continental PremiumContact 6

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — better noise, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 75 vs 52 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 91 vs 76 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 81 vs 77 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 79 vs 75 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 6

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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.

83

Leads

EfficientGrip Performance 2

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