89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
85/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
88/100
16 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Latitude Sport 3 — 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.
VS
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
35 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better comfort and treadwear. 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
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 94 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 95 | 88 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 85 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | 73 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 53 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 64 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 81 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 82 |
| Dry | 90 | 88 |
| Wet | 87 | 85 |
| Comfort | 93 | 73 |
| Noise | 53 | – |
| Treadwear | 90 | 83 |
| Handling | 83 | 81 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV is widely regarded as a premium touring tire that excels in comfort, noise reduction, and longevity. While it is not designed for sporty handling, it provides a safe, reliable, and fuel-efficient experience for everyday SUV and crossover drivers.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and road noise suppression
- Impressive tread longevity and durability
- Strong wet and dry road traction for touring purposes
- Positive impact on fuel economy and MPG
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a lack of steering feedback and 'mushy' handling
- Lack of rim protection
- Poor performance in cold, near-freezing temperatures
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage due to thin construction
Observations
- Users on 19-inch wheels report a good balance of comfort and stability for highway commuting.
- Drivers of older SUVs (e.g., E83 X3) noted a significant upgrade in ride quality compared to previous tires, though some expressed concerns regarding sidewall robustness.
The Michelin Latitude Sport 3 is widely regarded as a high-performance, reliable tire for SUVs, offering exceptional grip in both wet and dry conditions. While many users praise its longevity and fuel efficiency, some report concerns regarding road noise on specific surfaces and premium pricing compared to competitors.
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry weather traction
- Strong handling and steering responsiveness
- Commendable tread life for a performance-oriented tire
- Improved fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- High price point
- Increased road noise on coarse or worn pavement
- Potential for sidewall cracking or peeling over extended use
- Variable tread life depending on vehicle weight and driving style
Observations
- Users transitioning from run-flat tires to the Latitude Sport 3 on vehicles like the BMW X5 reported a significant improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Owners of heavy SUVs, such as the Audi Q7 and VW Touareg, note that while performance is excellent, the tires can wear down relatively quickly under aggressive driving or heavy loads.
- The acoustic version of the tire (AC) with internal foam significantly mitigates high-pitched road noise compared to the standard version.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Goodyear
82
/ 100
Michelin
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 93 vs 73 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 90 vs 83 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Latitude Sport 3
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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.