Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV review
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.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
88%By road tests
84.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 16 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 EV tire Test · 215/55 R18
3rd of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 8 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 8 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 8 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 8 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 8 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 8 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 8 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 1st of 8 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 8 | |
| Value | 2nd of 8 | |
| Wear | 1st of 8 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 1st of 8 | |
| Range | 5th of 8 |
2023 Best SUV tires Tested · 225/65 R17
4th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 12 | |
| Noise | 1st of 12 | |
| Price | 12th of 12 | |
| Dirt Handling | 6th of 12 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 12 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 12 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 12 |
2022 Auto Express SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer tire Test · 235/55 R18
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 4th of 10 |
2021 Tyre Reviews SUV tire Test · 235/55 R18
2nd of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 1st of 9 |
2021 All Road SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 9th of 10 | |
| Gravel Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Gravel Traction | 6th of 10 | |
| Sand Traction | 2nd of 10 | |
| Grass Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Mud Traction | 5th of 10 |