Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 5 in 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test (overall ranking)
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Michelin Energy Saver vs Goodyear EfficientGrip — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Energy Saver is ahead, 68–59
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Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 1,727 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 5 in 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“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.”
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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69
Dry
Energy Saver +1059Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Professional tests (TWG score) 71 – Reviews found online 66 54 -
68
Wet
Energy Saver +464Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Professional tests (TWG score) 69 – Reviews found online 65 62 -
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Snow
No comparison67Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Reviews found online – 65 -
68
Comfort
Energy Saver +563Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Reviews found online 66 57 -
68
Noise
Energy Saver +1058Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Professional tests (TWG score) 72 – Reviews found online 62 45 -
71
Treadwear
Energy Saver +1160Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 68 56 -
63
Handling
Energy Saver +1350Why this score
Source Energy Saver EfficientGrip Reviews found online 63 50
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Energy Saver | Goodyear EfficientGrip |
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| Relative Score | 68 | 59 |
| Dry | 69 | 59 |
| Wet | 68 | 64 |
| Snow | – | 67 |
| Comfort | 68 | 63 |
| Noise | 68 | 58 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 60 |
| Handling | 63 | 50 |
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Headline score
68
/ 100
Energy Saver
59
/ 100
EfficientGrip
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.
| Discipline | Category | Energy Saver | EfficientGrip | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | 25% #4/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test | −5.0 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Energy Saver
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
- Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort
Cons
- Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
- Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
- Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
Tire B EfficientGrip
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and smooth ride quality
- Good fuel economy and rolling resistance
- Reliable wet and dry grip for everyday driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls result in a mushy or 'jelly-like' steering feel during cornering
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage, bulges, and punctures from road hazards
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Michelin Energy Saver
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip family is mixed, with users frequently praising its high tread life, comfort, and solid wet braking compared to rivals. However, several drivers express concerns regarding soft sidewalls prone to pothole damage, vague handling dynamics during spirited driving, and disappointing cold or wet traction when used out of season. Many discussions also center on comparing it against alternative touring tires like Michelin Primacy and Continental PremiumContact.
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/srbija_automobili
·9 upvotes ·2026-07-10
“Nov KUMHO ecsta sport ps 72 ili minimalno korišćen GOODYEAR efficientgrip 2? Pozdrav, molim za savet ko je imao iskustva sa ovim modelima guma. Trebaju mi letnje gume za Mazda 3 2.0 benzin 150 KS (na sport oprugama) i imam dve ponude: Nove Kumho ecsta sport ps 72 ili (pouzdano znam) 2000km korišćene Goodyear Efficientgrip performance 2 sa DOT 0726. Cena je bukvalno ista, godišnje prelazim oko 6k, volim da vozim dinamično kada može. Za Kumho sam čitao da je skoro predstavljena i da je solidna dok sam za Goodyear čitao da je za udobnu vožnju bez dinamike. Da li suštinski ta "sport" razlika može da se oseti u povremenoj dinamičnoj vožnji toliko pa da ima smisla odustati od povoljne odlične premium gume? Read more”
bmwfanatics.co.za
·2025-11-20
“Hi Llew! Currently running Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flats. I don't do a lot of long-distance driving anymore, so I am fine with not having a sporty feel, but I wouldn't mind trying that out, being new to BMWs. So the Khumos apparently are a better fit for that. I ran the three 3 choices (Khumo, GY, Pirelli) through chat for a comparison, and it spat out that the Goodyear EfficientGrip is a very "compelling" tyre and the better choice. Not sure what to make of that.”
Top themes
#tread life and longevity#soft sidewall damage#wet and winter grip#comfort vs sporty handling#summer touring tire comparisons#tread cracking and chipping
Based on 21 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Energy Saver | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 24 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 16″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
68
/ 100
Michelin Energy Saver
59
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver — better handling, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Energy Saver scores 63 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Energy Saver scores 69 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Michelin Energy Saver scores 68 vs 58 on noise.
Tire A · Michelin Energy Saver
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip
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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.