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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Toyo Extensa HP — Compared

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Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 16,778 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”

Tire BToyo

Extensa HP

Summer High Performance tires

Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 1 review

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  1. 76

    Dry

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    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceExtensa HP
    Professional tests (TWG score)79–
    Reviews found online73–
  2. 78

    Wet

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    Professional tests (TWG score)79–
    Reviews found online76–
  3. 66

    Comfort

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    Professional tests (TWG score)61–
    Reviews found online73–
  4. 70

    Noise

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    Professional tests (TWG score)72–
  5. 64

    Treadwear

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    Professional tests (TWG score)64–
    Reviews found online64–
  6. 71

    Handling

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    Reviews found online71–
Scores at a glance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Toyo Extensa HP: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip PerformanceToyo Extensa HP
Relative Score 72 –
Dry 76 –
Wet 78 –
Comfort 66 –
Noise 70 –
Treadwear 64 –
Handling 71 –

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Headline score

EfficientGrip Performance

Extensa HP

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip Performance review

Tire B Extensa HP

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Mixed

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.

bobistheoilguy.com ·2018-08-27

“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.”

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.”

r/tires ·2 upvotes ·2026-09-16

“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”

Top themes
#Noise levels and comfort#Sidewall durability and potholes#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Tread design and variations#Longevity and wear

Based on 9 community posts

Tire B

Toyo Extensa HP

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance B · Toyo Extensa HP
CategorySummerSummer High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available52—
Rim diameters14″ – 20″—
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG340 A A—
SidewallRaised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Toyo Extensa HP

Only Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.

Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Tire B · Toyo Extensa HP

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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.