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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance review

Name: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Brand: Goodyear

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is widely regarded as a premium, comfort-oriented touring tire that excels in noise reduction, ride quality, and wet-weather safety. While users consistently praise its ability to transform the driving experience into a quieter and more refined one, many report significant concerns regarding rapid tread wear and a soft sidewall construction that can negatively impact steering feedback and handling precision during spirited driving.

Relative score

75/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

79/100

254 reviews

Road tests

74/100

14 published tests

Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz

#Noise levels and comfort#Sidewall durability and potholes#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Tread design and variations#Longevity and wear

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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

79%

Would buy again 72%

Dry

Overall dry

86%

Corner stability

79%

Dry traction

88%

Steering response

78%

Wet

Overall wet

84%

Wet traction

86%

Comfort

Overall comfort

85%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

73%

Handling

Overall handling

78%

By source

DriverReviews92%16,501 reviews Tyre Reviews79%254 reviews

By road tests

73.8%

Dry

83.5%

Wet

87.9%

Comfort

33.8%

Noise

70.9%

By discipline (% of best in test)

Dry Braking

73.1%

Dry Handling

69.2%

Subj. Dry Handling

85.5%

Wet Braking

72.6%

Subj. Wet Handling

88.5%

Wet Handling

66.7%

Straight Aquaplaning

73.7%

Curved Aquaplaning

77.1%

Side G-Force on Wet surface

77.1%

Inside Noise level

60.5%

Outside Noise

87.5%

Subjective Comfort

27.3%

Rolling Resistance

88.5%

Wear

81.3%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 254 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

Pros

Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
Strong wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
Noticeable improvements in fuel efficiency
High levels of confidence for daily, sensible driving

Cons

Rapid tread wear, particularly on the front axle
Soft sidewalls leading to 'floaty' handling and reduced steering feedback
Susceptibility to sidewall damage and bulging from potholes
Diminished performance and grip as tread depth drops below 3mm

Worth knowing

Drivers of vehicles with stiffer sports suspensions often report that the soft sidewalls ruin the car's 'go-kart' handling feel.
Users with heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines frequently report faster-than-average tread wear and occasional traction loss.
Owners of smaller hatchbacks and city cars generally report higher satisfaction with comfort, though some note the tires feel 'boat-like' compared to firmer alternatives.

Test results

14 published test appearances

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

2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 15

Best: Wet Braking · 1st Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	1st of 15
Wet Handling	9th of 15
Dry Braking	2nd of 15
Dry Handling	3rd of 15
Noise	6th of 15

2019 NAF Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 7

Best: Rolling Resistance · 2nd Weakest: Dry Braking · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	5th of 7
Wet Handling	6th of 7
Dry Braking	7th of 7
Dry Handling	5th of 7
Rolling Resistance	2nd of 7
Straight Aqua	5th of 7
Noise	6th of 7

2019 Swedish Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 13

Best: Subj. Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Wet Braking · 6th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	6th of 13
Dry Braking	4th of 13
Straight Aqua	4th of 13
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd of 13
Subj. Wet Handling	4th of 13

2019 ACE Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

6th of 9

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2019 AMS Summer SUV tire Test · 215/55 R17

4th of 11

Best: Subj. Wet Handling · 1st Weakest: Dry Handling · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	4th of 11
Wet Handling	3rd of 11
Dry Braking	5th of 11
Dry Handling	9th of 11
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 11
Straight Aqua	2nd of 11
Subj. Dry Handling	4th of 11
Subj. Comfort	9th of 11
Subj. Wet Handling	1st of 11
Noise	7th of 11

2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

4th of 16

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

3rd of 14

Best: Noise · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	5th of 14
Wet Handling	9th of 14
Dry Braking	4th of 14
Dry Handling	5th of 14
Noise	3rd of 14

2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17

6th of 11

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16

1st of 12

Best: Dry Braking · 4th Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	7th of 12
Dry Braking	4th of 12
Rolling Resistance	4th of 12
Straight Aqua	4th of 12

2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15

10th of 20

Best: Straight Aqua · 3rd Weakest: Value · 19th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	12th of 20
Wet Handling	4th of 20
Dry Braking	12th of 20
Dry Handling	6th of 20
Rolling Resistance	5th of 20
Straight Aqua	3rd of 20
Noise	12th of 20
Value	19th of 20
Price	17th of 20
Wear	15th of 20
Total Cost of Ownership	9th of 20

2018 AutoBild Summer tire Overview · 195/65 R15

11th of 47

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16

12th of 16

Discipline	Placement	Field position

2018 AZ Summer AND All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

7th of 9

Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 9th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wet Braking	9th of 9
Wet Handling	6th of 9
Dry Braking	5th of 9
Dry Handling	6th of 9
Rolling Resistance	1st of 9
Straight Aqua	3rd of 9
Noise	7th of 9
Price	4th of 9

2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test

4th of 16

Best: Dry Handling · 2nd Weakest: Inside Noise level · 7th

Discipline	Placement	Field position
Wear	5th of 16
Dry Handling	2nd of 16
Subj. Dry Handling	2nd of 16
Dry Braking	2nd of 16
Straight Aquaplaning	3rd of 16
Curved Aquaplaning	3rd of 16
Wet Braking	3rd of 16
Wet Handling	3rd of 16
Side G-Force on Wet surface	3rd of 16
Rolling Resistance	3rd of 16
Inside Noise level	7th of 16

Where to buy

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance specs & sizes

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

Specifications
Tread depth	9/32″
UTQG	340 A A
Sidewall	Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering
Max pressure	50 - 51 psi

Size	Retailer
225/55 R17	Amazon

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Community buzz

What owners are saying

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

Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally positive regarding comfort, fuel efficiency, and quietness, though some users report concerns over sidewall durability against potholes and early cracking. Reviewers note that tread design can vary slightly by size, but overall performance and smoothness remain strong compared to cheaper alternatives or all-season tires.

r/tires ·2 upvotes

“GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V - reliability and resistance to damage question Hello guys! I'm driving Skoda Octavia. not a racer, just a usual 40yo man. I have a set of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V on the car, and during the last 2 months I lost three tires, all the same way - pothole on the road, visibly small, front right wheel, instantly deflates, and a hole in tire not on tread but on the side - irreparable, new tire for 130eur, repeat again. Do you by chance know if it's the pattern for the model, or am I getting EXTREMELY unlucky? Can you maybe suggest some tire models and characteristics to look into to stop this from happening? I have only 2 out of 4 original tires left, so maybe it makes sense to change the entire set. Read more”

2026-09-16

r/tires ·2 upvotes

“goodyear efficientgrip performance notches Hello! I bought a new goodyear efficientgrip performance 215/55/18 tires for my car. And it was surprise to see so many notches on the summer tire (1st & 2nd photo). Although the internet image doesn’t have any (3rd photo). What could it be and is it normal? Read more”

2026-03-28

bobistheoilguy.com

“Thanks for the comments and suggestions. As it turns out I could not get the Continental PremiumContact 6 so I ordered a set of Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL from local shop. I have had these Goodyears in several cars in the past and they have been very good so far. Hopefully same continues with the W140.”

2018-08-17

bobistheoilguy.com

“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”

2018-08-27

bobistheoilguy.com

“For 195/60-15, Quattro Tires has the Vredestein Sportrac 5 in 195/60-15 for about $100 each. For 195/65-15, get the Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance Summer tires are not necessarily noisy. In fact, many of them are quieter than all-season tires since the tread is smoother (they don't need any sipes since they're not intended to see snow)”

2018-08-18

Sentiment breakdown

Positive44%

Mixed33%

Negative22%

Top themes

#Noise levels and comfort#Sidewall durability and potholes#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Tread design and variations#Longevity and wear

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