Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 71 · 16,790 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 41 tests
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The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort, remarkably low road noise, and commendable wet and dry grip. However, opinions are divided due to its notably soft sidewalls, which contribute to a plush ride at the expense of sharp steering feedback, alongside complaints from some users regarding accelerated tread wear and sidewall vulnerability.
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
71/100From 16,790 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 16,790 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is widely praised for its exceptional ride comfort, remarkably low road noise, and commendable wet and dry grip. However, opinions are divided due to its notably soft sidewalls, which contribute to a plush ride at the expense of sharp steering feedback, alongside complaints from some users regarding accelerated tread wear and sidewall vulnerability.
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
- Low rolling resistance yielding noticeable improvements in fuel economy
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
- Occasional reports of premature cracking or perishing over time
Worth knowing
- Drivers with heavier vehicles or higher-torque setups (like EVs and diesel saloons) noted that the soft sidewalls and low rolling resistance compound can lead to faster outer-edge wear and a floaty sensation at high speeds.
- Enthusiast drivers on stiffer sports chassis reported that the soft construction robs the car of its agile 'go-kart' feel, making touring sizes better suited to relaxed, daily commuting than track-focused driving.
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41 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoklub ČR
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 15 | |
| Noise | 6th of 15 |
2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 7 | |
| Noise | 6th of 7 |
Source: NAF
2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 13
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 13 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 13 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 13 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 2nd of 13 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 4th of 13 |
2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 11 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 9th of 11 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Noise | 7th of 11 |
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
10th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2019 Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare Summer Tire Test (Premium) · 205/55R16
6th of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor NAF/Vi Bilägare
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 14 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 14 |
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 12 |
Source: Gute Fahrt
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
10th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 20 | |
| Noise | 12th of 20 | |
| Value | 19th of 20 | |
| Price | 17th of 20 | |
| Wear | 15th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15
11th of 47
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Price | 4th of 9 |
2017 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2016 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 ADAC tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
4th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical tire Test · 215/55 R16
1st of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer tire Test · 185/60 R15
11th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 AMS Performance tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2015 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15
7th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 European tire Test 185/60R14 · 185/60R14
2nd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 European tire Test 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
2nd of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 255/55 R16
1st of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2014 Auto Express Winter tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
2nd of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 Auto Review Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
1st of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
5th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
5th of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 215/55 R16
2nd of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 54
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17
4th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community feedback on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally favorable, with drivers highlighting quiet road noise, good comfort, and solid wet and dry grip. Some users raise concerns regarding sidewall vulnerability and potential long-term cracking, while others inquire about variations in tread patterns.
From 22 threads and comments.
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