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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken FK453CC vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Falken

Falken FK453CC

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Falken FK453CC tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
67
Comfort
57
Noise
–
Treadwear
63
Handling
67

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
VerdictWinner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 10
A — Falken FK453CC
77
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
87
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 77 90

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 15
A — Falken FK453CC
67
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
82
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 79
Tyre Reviews owners 67 86

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 26
A — Falken FK453CC
57
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
83
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 81
Tyre Reviews owners 57 85

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken FK453CC
–
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Professional tests (TWG score) – 70

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 28
A — Falken FK453CC
63
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
91
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Tyre Reviews owners 63 91

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 17
A — Falken FK453CC
67
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
84
Why this score
SourceFK453CCEfficientGrip Performance 2
Tyre Reviews owners 67 84
DriverReviews owners – 84

Scores at a glance

Falken FK453CC vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken FK453CCGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Relative Score 66 86
Dry 77 87
Wet 67 82
Comfort 57 83
Noise – 70
Treadwear 63 91
Handling 67 84

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken FK453CC

The Falken FK453CC is generally perceived as a budget-friendly tire that offers a noticeable improvement in dry handling over certain OEM alternatives. However, user experience is polarized regarding ride comfort and tread longevity, with reports suggesting the tire can feel harsh on uneven surfaces and may negatively impact fuel efficiency.

Pros

  • Improved dry handling performance compared to factory-fitted tires
  • Strong value proposition for the price point
  • Capable performance during long-distance motorway driving

Cons

  • Harsh ride quality on uneven or potholed urban roads
  • Negative impact on fuel economy
  • Rapid tread wear reported by some users
  • Extended break-in period required to achieve optimal ride comfort

Observations

  • Users noted a significant difference in ride quality depending on the specific OEM tire being replaced, suggesting the FK453CC's performance is highly relative to the previous tire's characteristics.
  • The tire requires a break-in period of approximately 1,000 miles before the initial stiffness subsides.
Tire B Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is widely regarded as a premier touring tire, consistently praised for its exceptional longevity, comfort, and low noise levels. While most users report a transformative improvement in ride quality and fuel efficiency compared to OEM tires, a minority of drivers note a 'vague' steering feel due to soft sidewalls and occasional reports of increased noise as the tire ages.

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and durability
  • High levels of ride comfort and noise suppression
  • Excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Strong, predictable grip in both dry and wet conditions
  • Significant improvement over factory-fitted eco-tires

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback and body roll
  • Reported increase in road noise as the tire wears
  • Not suitable for aggressive or sporty driving styles
  • Occasional reports of structural issues or vibration at higher mileages

Observations

  • Users with heavy EVs and diesel estates report impressive mileage, often exceeding 40,000 miles.
  • Drivers of vehicles with stiff 'sports' suspension noted that the tire's soft sidewall helps significantly with comfort, though it reduces steering precision.
  • Some users on 16-inch and 17-inch wheels noted that the tire's comfort-oriented design makes the vehicle feel less 'sharp' compared to UHP alternatives.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Falken FK453CC

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Positive

Community feedback for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is largely positive, highlighting exceptional durability, great wet performance, and high comfort levels. Some users note drawbacks such as softer sidewalls affecting sharp handling during spirited driving, while others debate comparisons with rival brands like Michelin and Continental.

r/TyreReviews ·5 upvotes ·2026-08-23

“Advice on new tyres So my car got stolen (RIP) and I bought a 16' MB c200d with rears 245/40r18 Its time to change them and I don't know what to do. A/S are not needed because snow is very rare in central Spain. Winter temperatures range between 0-10°C and summer range from 30 to 40. As I drive 25-30000 km per year I especially value wet performance and durability (Minimum 35-40000 km). The problem is, the tyres that would fit perfectlly to me are not available in this size (GY efficient grip performance 2 -best tyres i've ever had- and Michelin Primacy 5). What i've seen is Firestone (both roadhawk 2 and roadhawk sport), continental PC7, GY assy 6, Michelin PS5, bridgestone T6, Dunlop sport TG, kormoran/tigar/Taurus summer 2, nexen sport, hancook (Ventus evo 137 and Ventus prime 4) and kumho ps72. Even though It would be nice to save some money, i'm worried about losing rear grip when wet (its my first rwd) so its not important. What would you pick? Read more”

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/tires ·1 upvote ·2024-02-26

“close call, if you looking for rolling resistance Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the right one but otherwise is PC6. You can see how the newer PC7 fair against the Goodyear below”

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2024-11-10

“17" Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 small leak Hi, On my VW Touran 2019, 1.5 TSI, 17" alu oem wheels I have set Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 . There is a small leak lets say the pressure goes fro m 2.5psi to 2 psi in approx 7-10 days. The VW tpms warns me usually every 2-3 weeks. Those are summer tires, I just removed them for swapping with winter ones and I haven't cleaned them yet. They are quite dirty at the moment. The leaking one, pictured, was in the front this year, I switch them front/back every year. In my opinion it can do one last year (next summer) in the back. How would you fix the leak? I read those slime sprays damages the tire internally over time, but them its really approaching end of life fast in my opinion... I did visual inspection, I really dont see anything except maybe 1or two very tiny mark that could have been a nail puncture or something but its nothing sure... Maybe soap+ water? Thanks for hints. Ps: I have the tool somewhere for the indicator measurement, I cant find it right now.”

Top themes
#High treadwear and longevity#Wet weather performance#Ride comfort and low noise#Soft sidewalls and cornering#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Comparison with Michelin Primacy

Based on 9 community posts

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Falken FK453CC B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth—8/32″
UTQG—300 A - AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure—50 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Falken

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 — better treadwear, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 91 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 83 vs 57 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 84 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 82 vs 67 on wet.

Tire A · Falken FK453CC
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.