Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 97% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 79 · 786 reviews analysed Road tests 81 · 5 tests
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV has a Relative Score of 80 out of 100 among summer tires. In 6 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 2 times and in the top three 3 times. Testers rate it best for noise (93) and weakest for efficiency (75). 786 owner reviews rate it 79 out of 100. 76% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 1 wear test: about 49,000 km (30,000 miles), newest 2025.
- Strength: Noise 93 — 1st of 12 (2023 Best SUV tires Tested), 1st of 10 (2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test)
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
79/100From 786 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
81/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 786 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV is widely praised by users as a comfortable, quiet, and reliable touring tire with excellent wet and dry road manners. While most drivers report outstanding longevity, smooth ride quality, and improvements in fuel efficiency, a small subset of reviewers note concerns regarding soft sidewalls and reduced cold-weather performance.
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability
- Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and MPG
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can compromise responsive handling and cornering feedback
- Less effective performance in cold, freezing, or damp winter conditions
- Lack of built-in rim protection
Worth knowing
- EV drivers specifically noted the low road noise is highly beneficial when operating on battery power.
- Drivers of heavier SUVs like the Land Rover Discovery Sport and VW Tiguan reported that the tire handles vehicle weight well, though some experienced softer handling feedback.
6 published test appearances (5 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Value | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wear | 1st of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 8 | |
| Range | 5th of 8 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 5th of 12 | |
| Noise | 1st of 12 | |
| Price | 12th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 12 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 Auto Express SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 · 215/60R17
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Exterior Noise | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 4th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Lateral Stability | 1st of 9 | |
| Driving Performance | 3rd of 9 |
Source: Motor
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | A in 89% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | B in 54% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–71 dB |
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