BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- TR Score
- 8.1/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 16
- TR Score
- 9.0/10
- Owners say
- 85% · 129
In the 14 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 13 times and the Advantage once. The Advantage held 2.6% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 51.9% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 for the best all-round summer touring tire: safer wet behavior, far longer tread life, lower rolling resistance, and better lifetime value. Choose the BFGoodrich Advantage mainly if upfront price and a comfort-biased feel matter most and you can accept a clearer compromise in wet-road handling/braking consistency.
Where the Advantage is stronger
- Typically stronger straight-line aquaplaning results (e.g., 76.2 vs 75.7 km/h in ADAC 2026; multiple test wins in straight-aqua)
- Often competitive in dry braking, including several head-to-head wins across tests (category record 5-5)
- Generally lower purchase price in most comparisons (e.g., 295 vs 375 in AutoBild 2024; 96 vs 110 in ADAC 2023)
Where the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is stronger
- Much stronger wear/longevity across every shared wear test (e.g., 57,800 vs 46,700 km ADAC 2026; 45,250 vs 25,750 km AutoBild 2024)
- More consistent wet-road safety and dynamics, with frequent wins in wet braking and especially wet handling (wet handling wins 6-0)
- Lower rolling resistance and better efficiency trend (rolling resistance wins 6-0; also slight fuel advantage where measured)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Advantage vs EfficientGrip Performance 2 at a glance
| Category | Advantage | Gap | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Shared tests won14 shared tests | 1 | 13 | |
| Dry18 measurements | 6 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lapped the dry handling course 1.4% faster (2 tests) | 10 |
| Wet34 measurements | 11 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet (11 tests) | 22 |
| Comfort11 measurements | 4 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.6 dB quieter (7 tests) | 7 |
| Value16 measurements | 0 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 51.9% longer in the wear tests (6 tests) | 15 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.1/10 | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 0.9 | 9.0/10 |
| Owner rating16 and 129 reviews | 78% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 7 points | 85% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 75% | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 by 6 points | 81% |
| Pricein the 7 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was dearer in 5 of 7 | +5.2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 64 | 19 sizes made in both | 37 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 14 tests, 2020 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Advantage | Field | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| 2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P10 of 16 | P3 of 16 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P12 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P18 of 55 | P13 of 55 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P21 of 50 | P1 of 50 | |
| 2022 AZ SUV Tire Test | P9 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test | P9 of 21 | P1 of 21 | |
| 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch | P10 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview | P18 of 50 | P16 of 50 | |
| 2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tire Test | P8 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test | P11 of 20 | P9 of 20 | |
| 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test | P7 of 11 | P4 of 11 | |
| 2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 | P9 of 15 | P4 of 15 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test | P18 of 53 | P13 of 53 | |
| 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test | P9 of 12 | P2 of 12 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 14 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Advantage
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Advantage
Not ahead in any category
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Advantage
EfficientGrip Performance 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Advantage 78% from 16 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage scores 8.1 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
| Advantage | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 64 | Dry | 75 | ||
| 59 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 59 | Comfort | 86 | ||
| 68 | Value | 92 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Advantage | Category | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | ||
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| 7.8 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Road Feedback | 8 | ||
| 7.2 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8.2 | Wear | 9.1 | ||
| 8.8 | Comfort | 8.5 | ||
Owners rate the Advantage 78% from 16 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
BFGoodrich Advantage
- 78%from 16 reviews
- 75%would buy again
- 172,112 milesdriven by reviewers
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.
- ride comfort
- low noise/quietness
- wet braking and wet grip
- value for money
- limited dry grip and precision at the limit
- understeer when pushed; not ideal for sporty driving
Summarised by AI from 14 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 16 Advantage reviewscomfort level and noise level are great. Im not satisfied with wet grip, handling is bad, you are felling like you are wobbling in the turns, you are late with the turns. wearing is also bad, im driving mainly on highway but im not satisfied, also i have to replace it because the started to have bulging at the sides.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
- 85%from 129 reviews
- 81%would buy again
- 1,831,837 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners largely describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tire with standout longevity, reflected in the strong average score (81.1%) and the high share of positive reviews (90 of 113). Around four in ten owners specifically praise its tread life, and many also report confident dry and wet grip for everyday road use. The main reservation is that a noticeable minority (around one in five) find the steering feel a bit vague, and a smaller group mention a soft sidewall or occasional stability/feedback issues at speed.
- Low road noise for a touring tire
- Comfortable, supple ride over bumps and poor surfaces
- Excellent tread life and slow wear rate
- Strong dry grip with a safe, dependable feel
- Vague or less direct steering feel
- Soft sidewalls can feel imprecise or allow more movement in corners
- Wet braking can be underwhelming for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 113 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 129 EfficientGrip Performance 2 reviewsThe Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2’s were excellent. I like them so much that I’m onto my third pair across two cars. They improved my fuel efficiency significantly, were stubborn to wear away, all while providing reassuring grip whatever the weather. I’d driven over 40k miles on this set and have only just replaced them due to shoulder wear from needing an alignment. No doubt they’d have lasted over 50k miles otherwise! They’re not a budget tire but you soon recoup the added purchase cost through not having to replace as frequently and saving on fuel.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 64 sizes of the Advantage and 37 of the EfficientGrip Performance 2, 19 of them made in both.
| Category | Advantage | EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 64 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 37 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 19 sizes 185/65 R15195/65 R15195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16205/50 R17205/55 R17and 7 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A65%B25%C10% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C66%D31%B3% | A53%B34%C13% |
| EU label noise | 69-71 dB B100% | 67-71 dB B52%A48% |
| On the market since | 2019 | - |
| Replaced | BFGoodrich gGrip (2009) | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (2021) |
| Awards | - | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Commended: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of the 7 tests that listed prices, by 5.2% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
BFGoodrich's Advantage and Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2 sit in the same “premium-touring summer” space, but the shared test history shows they target very different priorities. Across 14 overlapping professional tests, the Goodyear is repeatedly positioned near the top of the class (including multiple test wins), while the BFGoodrich more often lands mid-pack-occasionally strong in a few isolated metrics, but less consistent overall.
The key themes are clear: the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is built around all-round safety with standout longevity and efficiency, whereas the Advantage leans more toward purchase-price appeal and a comfort-oriented feel, with a recurring weak point in wet-road dynamics. If your driving includes frequent rain, motorways, and high annual mileage, this comparison quickly becomes less about “which is better” and more about “how much compromise you're willing to accept to save upfront.”
Conclusion
Looking across the shared data, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the more complete and consistently higher-performing tire. It dominates the overall results (13 test wins vs 1) and is particularly convincing where it matters most for everyday safety and running costs: wet performance balance, wear, rolling resistance, and overall value. The wear gap is not subtle-ADAC 2026 projects 57,800 km for the Goodyear vs 46,700 km for the BFGoodrich (+23.8%), while AutoBild 2024 projects 45,250 km vs 25,750 km (+75.7%). ADAC also shows lower abrasion for the Goodyear (e.g., 62 vs 83 mg/km/t in 2026), reinforcing the “low-wear, low-emissions” positioning.
The BFGoodrich Advantage's main wins are narrower and more situation-specific. It frequently posts better straight-line aquaplaning speeds (category wins 6 vs 2) and sometimes edges dry braking, plus it is usually cheaper to buy. But the recurring limiting factor-called out in multiple write-ups-is wet handling confidence and (in some tests) significantly longer wet braking. The most decisive example is ADAC 2026 wet braking: 34.5 m (BFGoodrich) vs 31.3 m (Goodyear), a meaningful 3.2 m advantage for the Goodyear.
Practical takeaway: if you want the safest, most economical tire over its life, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the clear pick-even if it can cost more upfront. The BFGoodrich Advantage only makes strong sense if you are highly price-sensitive, value a softer/comfort bias, and can accept that wet-road control and consistency are not at the same level as the Goodyear.
Advantage vs EfficientGrip Performance 2: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich Advantage or the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 the better tire?
In the 14 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead 13 times and the Advantage once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage scores 8.1 and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Advantage or the EfficientGrip Performance 2?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 led 22 of the 34 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the wet across 11 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 led 10 of the 18 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 1.4% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 lasted 51.9% longer in the wear tests (6 tests), had 9.5% lower rolling resistance (6 tests), used 0.9% less fuel (2 tests) and shed 19.6% less rubber in the abrasion test (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.2/10 for the Advantage and 9.1/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.6 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.8/10 for the Advantage and 8.5/10 for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Advantage 78% from 16 reviews and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 85% from 129. 75% of Advantage owners would buy it again, against 81% for the EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 7 tests that listed prices, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 was the dearer tire in 5 of them, by 5.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Advantage is made in 64 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 37 (15 to 21 inch). 19 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Advantage is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the EfficientGrip Performance 2 A and A.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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