Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 72–65
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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 16,790 reviews
“goodyear efficientgrip performance notches Hello! I bought a new goodyear efficientgrip performance 215/55/18 tires for my car. And it was surprise to see so many notches on the summer tire (1st & 2nd photo). Although the internet image doesn’t have any (3rd photo). What could it be and is it normal? Read more”
Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 47 reviews
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 69 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | – |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 68 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 48 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | – |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 50 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | – |
| Reviews found online | – | 68 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 60 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 59 |
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Falken Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 65 |
| Dry | 76 | 68 |
| Wet | 78 | 68 |
| Snow | – | 57 |
| Comfort | 66 | 59 |
| Noise | 70 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 62 |
| Handling | 71 | 59 |
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EfficientGrip Performance
Sincera SN250 A/S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally positive regarding comfort, fuel efficiency, and quietness, though some users report concerns over sidewall durability against potholes and early cracking. Reviewers note that tread design can vary slightly by size, but overall performance and smoothness remain strong compared to cheaper alternatives or all-season tires.
“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.”
“GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V - reliability and resistance to damage question Hello guys! I'm driving Skoda Octavia. not a racer, just a usual 40yo man. I have a set of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V on the car, and during the last 2 months I lost three tires, all the same way - pothole on the road, visibly small, front right wheel, instantly deflates, and a hole in tire not on tread but on the side - irreparable, new tire for 130eur, repeat again. Do you by chance know if it's the pattern for the model, or am I getting EXTREMELY unlucky? Can you maybe suggest some tire models and characteristics to look into to stop this from happening? I have only 2 out of 4 original tires left, so maybe it makes sense to change the entire set. Read more”
“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”
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| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | B · Falken Sincera SN250 A/S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 52 | 59 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 720 A B |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 80,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Falken Sincera SN250 A/S
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 71 vs 59 on handling.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 78 vs 68 on wet.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 76 vs 68 on dry.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 66 vs 59 on comfort.
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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.
