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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 review

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.

Relative score
84/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
86/100
115 reviews
Road tests
87/100
25 published tests
Community sentiment Positive Read the buzz
#High treadwear and longevity#Wet weather performance#Ride comfort and low noise#Soft sidewalls and cornering#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Scores

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

86%
Would buy again 82%
Dry
Overall dry
90%
Corner stability
91%
Dry traction
91%
Steering response
87%
Wet
Overall wet
86%
Wet traction
95%
Comfort
Overall comfort
85%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
91%
Handling
Overall handling
84%
By source
DriverReviews92%5,714 reviews Tyre Reviews86%115 reviews

By road tests

87%
Dry
84.3%
Wet
79.1%
Comfort
81.1%
Noise
69.7%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
57.2%
Dry Handling
100%
Subj. Dry Handling
75%
Wet Braking
75%
Subj. Wet Handling
83.3%
Wet Handling
87.8%
Straight Aquaplaning
35%
Inside Noise level
75.8%
Subjective Comfort
86.7%
Rolling Resistance
90.6%
tire Weight
85.8%
Price
41.7%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 115 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

  • 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.
Test results

25 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 autozurnal Eco Summer tire Test · 215/55 R18

3rd of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Wet Circle2nd of 10
Dry Braking3rd of 10
Rolling Resistance1st of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 10
Subj. Dry Handling2nd of 10
Subj. Comfort2nd of 10
Noise3rd of 10
Energy Consumption1st of 10

2026 ADAC Summer tire Test · 225/50R17

3rd of 16
Best: Wear · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 16
Dry Braking12th of 16
Straight Aqua11th of 16
Wear1st of 16
Fuel Consumption4th of 16
Abrasion2nd of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete6th of 16

2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 7
Best: Subj. Comfort · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 7
Wet Handling2nd of 7
Dry Braking4th of 7
Dry Handling2nd of 7
Rolling Resistance2nd of 7
Straight Aqua5th of 7
Curved Aquaplaning3rd of 7
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 7
Subj. Comfort1st of 7
Noise1st of 7

2025 AMS Sustainability tire Test · 215/55 R17

5th of 6
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 5th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking3rd of 6
Wet Handling1st of 6
Dry Braking4th of 6
Dry Handling4th of 6
Rolling Resistance5th of 6
Straight Aqua2nd of 6
Curved Aquaplaning2nd of 6
Noise3rd of 6

2024 Motorhome Summer tire Test · 225/55 R17

5th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 4th Weakest: Straight Aqua · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 10
Wet Handling7th of 10
Dry Braking5th of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aqua9th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 10
Noise5th of 10

2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

4th of 20
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 18th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking16th of 20
Wet Handling14th of 20
Dry Braking8th of 20
Dry Handling9th of 20
Rolling Resistance2nd of 20
Straight Aqua18th of 20
Curved Aquaplaning14th of 20
Noise1st of 20
Value2nd of 20
Wear1st of 20
Total Cost of Ownership1st of 20

2024 ADAC Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17

9th of 16
Best: Value · 2nd Weakest: Price · 13th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking9th of 16
Dry Braking9th of 16
Straight Aqua12th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 16
Noise4th of 16
Value2nd of 16
Price13th of 16
Wear2nd of 16
Fuel Consumption4th of 16
Abrasion2nd of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete10th of 16

2023 Motor Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

5th of 8
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Price · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 8
Wet Handling3rd of 8
Dry Braking7th of 8
Dry Handling2nd of 8
Rolling Resistance3rd of 8
Straight Aqua5th of 8
Noise1st of 8
Price8th of 8

2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 50
Best: Wear · 2nd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 27th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 50
Dry Braking13th of 50
Straight Aqua27th of 50
Value8th of 50
Wear2nd of 50
Fuel Consumption26th of 50
Abrasion5th of 50
Wet Braking - Concrete5th of 50

Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring tires · 205/55 R16

4th of 13
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Price · 12th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling1st of 13
Dry Handling4th of 13
Rolling Resistance2nd of 13
Straight Aqua7th of 13
Noise5th of 13
Price12th of 13

2022 AZ SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17

3rd of 10
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 10
Wet Handling4th of 10
Dry Braking8th of 10
Dry Handling2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance2nd of 10
Straight Aqua7th of 10
Noise1st of 10
Price8th of 10

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 10
Best: Price · 3rd Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 10
Wet Handling5th of 10
Dry Handling4th of 10
Rolling Resistance5th of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 10
Price3rd of 10
Fuel Consumption3rd of 10

2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17

1st of 21
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 21
Wet Handling4th of 21
Wet Circle2nd of 21
Dry Braking17th of 21
Dry Handling7th of 21
Rolling Resistance4th of 21
Straight Aqua17th of 21
Curved Aquaplaning4th of 21
Noise10th of 21
Value1st of 21
Wear1st of 21
Total Cost of Ownership2nd of 21

2022 ADAC Summer tire Test - 15 Inch · 185/65 R15

1st of 16
DisciplinePlacementField position

2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17

16th of 44
Best: Wet Braking · 14th Weakest: Dry Braking · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 44
Dry Braking17th of 44

2021 ACE / GTU Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

9th of 9
DisciplinePlacementField position

2021 ViBilagare Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

2nd of 8
Best: Subj. Noise · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 8
Wet Handling4th of 8
Dry Braking5th of 8
Dry Handling2nd of 8
Straight Aqua6th of 8
Subj. Comfort3rd of 8
Subj. Noise1st of 8
Price5th of 8
Fuel Consumption2nd of 8

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 20
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 17th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking11th of 20
Wet Handling17th of 20
Dry Braking14th of 20
Dry Handling16th of 20
Rolling Resistance2nd of 20
Straight Aqua17th of 20
Noise11th of 20
Value1st of 20
Wear1st of 20
Total Cost of Ownership1st of 20

2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16

4th of 11
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking6th of 11
Wet Handling6th of 11
Dry Braking8th of 11
Dry Handling4th of 11
Rolling Resistance4th of 11
Straight Aqua3rd of 11
Noise1st of 11
Price8th of 11

2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

4th of 15
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wear1st of 15

2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

13th of 53
Best: Wet Braking · 12th Weakest: Dry Braking · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 53
Dry Braking14th of 53

2020 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 10
DisciplinePlacementField position

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

2nd of 12
Best: Dry Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 10th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking4th of 12
Wet Handling3rd of 12
Dry Braking8th of 12
Dry Handling1st of 12
Rolling Resistance2nd of 12
Straight Aqua10th of 12
Subj. Dry Handling4th of 12
Subj. Comfort3rd of 12
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 12
Noise2nd of 12
Price8th of 12

2020 New 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking5th of 10
Wet Handling3rd of 10
Dry Braking7th of 10
Rolling Resistance3rd of 10
Straight Aqua6th of 10
Noise5th of 10

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17

2nd of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Straight Aqua · 8th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking2nd of 10
Wet Handling1st of 10
Dry Braking2nd of 10
Rolling Resistance1st of 10
Straight Aqua8th of 10
Subj. Comfort3rd of 10
Tyre Weight4th of 10
Where to buy

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Specifications
Tread depth8/32″
UTQG300 A - AA A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure50 psi
SizeRetailer
235/60 R20 Amazon

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Community buzz

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

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.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive22%
Mixed67%
Negative11%
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

From 9 threads and comments.

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