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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook Kinergy Eco 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.

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Tire B Hankook

Hankook Kinergy Eco 2

Summer Premium Touring tires

Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
75/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
65/100
20 owner reviews
Dry
78
Wet
77
Comfort
64
Noise
72
Treadwear
68
Handling
65

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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 9
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
87
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
78
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 79
Tyre Reviews owners 90 77
Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 88%
Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 97%

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 5
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
82
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
77
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 79 85
Tyre Reviews owners 86 65
Wet Braking (% of best) 99% 96%
Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 98%

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 19
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
83
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
64
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 81 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 64

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Kinergy Eco 2 leads by 2
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
72
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Professional tests (TWG score) 70 72

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 23
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
91
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
68
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Tyre Reviews owners 91 68

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip Performance 2 leads by 19
A — Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
84
B — Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
65
Why this score
SourceEfficientGrip Performance 2Kinergy Eco 2
Tyre Reviews owners 84 65
DriverReviews owners 84 82

Scores at a glance

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Hankook Kinergy Eco 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Relative Score 84 71
Dry 87 78
Wet 82 77
Comfort 83 64
Noise 70 72
Treadwear 91 68
Handling 84 65

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Test data

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.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 95% #13/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 88% #11/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +7.2 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test 97% #4/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test +1.5 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 78% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test +22.2 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #5/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 95% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +3.6 Different tests
Price Other 84% #8/12 · 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test -3.1 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 100% #1/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 25% #4/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test +75 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 89% #7/10 · 2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tyre Test 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test -5.6 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 99% #4/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test 96% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +3.4 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 94% #1/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #5/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test -3.4 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Hankook Kinergy Eco 2

The Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, value-oriented tire that offers competent dry-weather performance and respectable longevity for daily commuting. While many users appreciate its affordability and fuel efficiency, the consensus is polarized regarding its noise levels and wet-weather confidence, with several reports of premature road noise and inconsistent grip in adverse conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent value for money
  • Good dry-weather traction and handling
  • High fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance
  • Impressive tread life and durability for many users

Cons

  • High levels of road noise
  • Inconsistent wet-weather grip and braking performance
  • Stiff ride quality and lack of comfort
  • Potential for premature dry rot or accelerated wear in specific conditions

Observations

  • Users transitioning from larger wheels (17-inch) to smaller diameters (15-inch) reported a significant reduction in road noise.
  • Drivers of light city vehicles reported better-than-average tread longevity compared to heavier or more powerful vehicle applications.
Community buzz

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

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

Tire B

Hankook Kinergy Eco 2

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

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 B · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth8/32″—
UTQG300 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Hankook

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

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 91 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 83 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 84 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores 87 vs 78 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy Eco 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.