Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 72–65
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Tests 72 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 16,778 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
“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 63 · 1 test Owners 66 · 891 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 6 in 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test (rolling resistance)
“Avoid TR1.. the sound will become unbearable.. I suggest Yokohama ES32..”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 68 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 87% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 96% |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 68 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 87% | 82% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 95% |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 60 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 68 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 61 |
| Source | EfficientGrip Performance | Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 71 | 70 |
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 65 |
| Dry | 76 | 61 |
| Wet | 78 | 67 |
| Comfort | 66 | 65 |
| Noise | 70 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 63 |
| Handling | 71 | 70 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
EfficientGrip Performance
Proxes TR1
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 Performance | Proxes TR1 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #12/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 87% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +5.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 96% #6/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 94% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #6/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 10% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 20% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #3/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 97% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 70% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 92% #3/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | −21.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 87% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 82% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +4.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | 95% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test | +3.8 | Different tests |
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.”
Based on 9 community posts
Community opinions on the Toyo Proxes TR1 are mixed, with users highlighting its affordable price, progressive limit handling, and good dry grip for spirited driving or sliding. However, critics frequently point out issues with soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision, increased road noise over time, and mixed performance in wet or cold weather.
“Tr1 is a solid choice for relatively cheap grip They do suffer in the cold and wet but if it's a summer car that shouldn't be an issue”
“I had these exact tyres on my ep3, and they were brilliant compared what the car came with from factory. I can’t remember what they were, but for me , they just didn’t feel right…when I went t for these TR1’s , it felt like cars dynamics completely changed for the better. But my driving was mainly city/motorways and sometimes b-roads. And now I’m reminiscing about my type-r days…”
“Alla fine cosa hai preso? su ZC31S con quella misura sono un pochino deluso dalle TR1 spalla troppo morbida la cosa buffa è che più le gonfiavo e più si amplificava il difetto per guida al limite diventano imprecise ma hanno davvero un sacco di grip se avessero la spalla più rigida best buy!”
Based on 16 community posts
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | B · Toyo Proxes TR1 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 52 | 61 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Toyo Proxes TR1
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 76 vs 61 on dry.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 78 vs 67 on wet.
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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.
