Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact review
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and those expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction. While many owners of small, low-horsepower vehicles appreciate the tire's quiet ride and longevity, a notable segment of users reports a sharp decline in wet-road grip as the tire ages, leading to a lack of confidence in adverse conditions.
Owners rate it 37.3 points higher than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
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
73%By road tests
35.7%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 28 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact receives highly polarized feedback, with users divided between those praising its comfort and dry-weather performance and those expressing significant safety concerns regarding wet-weather traction. While many owners of small, low-horsepower vehicles appreciate the tire's quiet ride and longevity, a notable segment of users reports a sharp decline in wet-road grip as the tire ages, leading to a lack of confidence in adverse conditions.
Pros
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong dry-weather handling and braking performance
- Good tread life and durability for many users
- High fuel efficiency and balanced performance for compact, low-horsepower vehicles
Cons
- Significant loss of wet-weather grip as the tire ages
- Inconsistent performance in rainy conditions
- Reports of rapid tread wear in some specific use cases
- High price point relative to perceived performance for some drivers
Worth knowing
- Highly recommended for small, lightweight compact cars with under 100hp, where the tire's comfort and efficiency shine.
- Users noted that the tire's performance is best suited for normal, non-spirited driving rather than high-speed highway use.
1 published test appearance
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2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
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