Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 79 · 5,902 reviews analysed Road tests 87 · 31 tests
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The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers who praise its exceptional longevity, impressive comfort, and remarkably low noise levels. Most users report a noticeable enhancement in ride quality, fuel efficiency, and secure wet and dry grip compared to previous or factory-fitted tires, though a minority experience issues with sidewall flex and noise over time.
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 5,902 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
87/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5,902 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from drivers who praise its exceptional longevity, impressive comfort, and remarkably low noise levels. Most users report a noticeable enhancement in ride quality, fuel efficiency, and secure wet and dry grip compared to previous or factory-fitted tires, though a minority experience issues with sidewall flex and noise over time.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage capability
- Quiet operation and high cabin comfort
- Strong grip and predictable handling in both wet and dry conditions
- Low rolling resistance resulting in improved fuel economy
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can cause steering vagueness or body roll during aggressive cornering
- Some users report increased tire noise or resonance as the tread wears down
- Occasional complaints regarding weaker wet braking or traction compared to dedicated sports tires
Worth knowing
- EV owners appreciated the lower road noise and the high weight rating capabilities on electric vehicles.
- Drivers transitioning to smaller wheel sizes (e.g., dropping from 18" to 16") noted significantly enhanced ride comfort and absorption of road imperfections.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or sports-tuned suspensions occasionally reported softer sidewall feedback and a lack of sharp steering precision.
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31 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test · 215/55 R18
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Energy Consumption | 1st of 10 |
Source: Autožurnal
2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17
3rd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Wear | 1st of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 6th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 7 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 7 | |
| Noise | 1st of 7 |
Source: Motor
2025 AMS Sustainability tire Test · 215/55 R17
5th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 6 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 6 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
2nd of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2024 Motorhome Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 18th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Value | 2nd of 20 | |
| Wear | 1st of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
9th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 16 | |
| Noise | 4th of 16 | |
| Value | 2nd of 16 | |
| Price | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 4th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 2nd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 10th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
5th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | 8th of 6 | |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | 7th of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Exterior Noise | 7th of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 6 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 6 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 6 |
Source: ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ
2024 Summer tire Market Overview · 205/55 R16
13th of 55
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 55 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 55 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 Motor Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 8 | |
| Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Price | 8th of 8 |
Source: Motor
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 27th of 50 | |
| Value | 8th of 50 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 26th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 5th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 5th of 50 |
Source: ADAC
2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Zeitung
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
1st of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 17th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 21 | |
| Noise | 10th of 21 | |
| Value | 1st of 21 | |
| Wear | 1st of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 21 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15
1st of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
16th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 17th of 44 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry | 4th of 8 |
Source: Al Volante
2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 8 | |
| Subj. Noise | 1st of 8 | |
| Price | 5th of 8 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 8 |
Source: Vi Bilägare
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 17th of 20 | |
| Noise | 11th of 20 | |
| Value | 1st of 20 | |
| Wear | 1st of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 1st of 11 | |
| Price | 8th of 11 |
Source: Sport Auto
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
4th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 1st of 15 |
Source: ADAC
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 53 |
Source: Auto Bild
2021 Test World Large Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2021 Za Rulem Summer Tire Test R15 · 185/65R15
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Za Rulem
2021 Auto Motor und Sport Summer Tire Test R16 · 195/55R16
4th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
Source: Al Volante
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
2nd of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Tyre Weight | 4th of 10 |
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test
2nd of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 12 | |
| Price | 8th of 12 | |
| tire Weight | 2nd of 12 | |
| Inside Noise level | 2nd of 12 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 10th of 12 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 12 |
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is largely positive, with users frequently praising its exceptional wet performance, high durability, and overall comfort. Some users note that its soft sidewalls can make it feel less sharp during spirited cornering, but it remains a top choice for efficiency, braking, and longevity.
From 9 threads and comments.
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