BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The BFGoodrich counters with a lower purchase price, quiet rolling, and occasional flashes of strength in dry braking and straight-line aquaplaning. But when conditions turn wet-or when long-term costs matter-the Goodyear's blend of grip, stability and exceptional tread life shifts the value equation in its favor.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich Advantage | one | |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | thirteen |
While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the BFGoodrich Advantage purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Lower purchase price in most tests, strong price appeal
- Quiet rolling and good ride comfort
- Occasionally short dry braking and stable dry handling
- Solid straight-line aquaplaning performance
- Outstanding tread life (often +45-75% vs BFGoodrich)
- Consistently better wet braking/handling and balanced grip
- Low rolling resistance and efficient fuel use
- Very good value over lifetime despite higher upfront price
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.19% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.51% faster around a lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.03% faster around a lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 22.22% more points than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.88% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.95% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 3.66% faster around a wet lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.65% faster around a wet lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 6.52% more points than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 5.73% higher lateral wet grip than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage floated at a 0.46% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 2.51% higher speed than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage scored 6% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Noise
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 1.02% quieter than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during one noise tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage measured 0.33% quieter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Noise: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 4.62% less than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 33.14% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 28.79% better value based on price/1000km than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during five price tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage cost 8.11% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 9.55% lower rolling resistance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 0.88% less fuel than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 20.04% less particle wear matter than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
BFGoodrich Advantage Driver Reviews
Drivers of the BFGoodrich Advantage largely praise its comfort-focused character, highlighting a plush ride, low noise, and confident wet braking/traction. Many note it suits normal and sedate driving very well, with good value and signs of strong wear life. However, multiple reviewers report average dry grip with some understeer and lack of precision when pushed, so it's not ideal for sporty driving. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with the tire excelling in comfort and wet safety over outright performance.
Based on 14 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Across 101 reviews, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is most often praised as a premium touring tire with outstanding longevity, strong day-to-day grip (dry and frequently wet), and a noticeably quiet, comfortable ride with good fuel economy. Many drivers report very high mileages with slow, even wear and stable motorway manners, making it especially popular for high-mileage commuting and taxi/fleet use. A smaller but recurring set of complaints centers on a soft sidewall feel (vague/"spongy" steering, tramlining or less confidence when pushed) and, for some users, increased or unusually high road noise as the tire ages; a minority also note weaker wet braking/traction than expected.
Based on 112 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
BFGoodrich Advantage remains a viable, quieter, budget-friendlier option with decent dry manners and good straight-line aquaplaning, but it's more sensitive in the wet and trails meaningfully in efficiency and durability. For most buyers-urban commuters, long-distance drivers, and anyone prioritizing wet safety and value over time-the Goodyear is the confident pick. Choose the BFGoodrich if initial price and comfort are your top priorities and your driving is predominantly dry.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Goodyear wins 12 tests vs 1 for BFGoodrich, indicating broader consistency
- Wet performance: Goodyear leads wet braking 7 vs 3 and wet handling 4 vs 2, a meaningful safety edge
- Wear/mileage: Goodyear repeatedly delivers +45-76% longer life (e.g., 65,700 km vs 37,300 km in ADAC 2023)
- Efficiency: Goodyear has lower rolling resistance in 6 categories, aiding fuel economy
- Noise/comfort: Both are quiet, but BFGoodrich often measures slightly quieter externally; Goodyear still comfortable
- Value: Despite higher price, Goodyear's cost-per-1,000 km is lower in multiple tests; BFGoodrich wins on upfront price
Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.