Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort

Goodyear's EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Toyo's Proxes Comfort both target the premium-touring summer segment for everyday passenger cars, but they take different routes to deliver comfort and safety. Across 11 shared professional tests, the Goodyear consistently blends strong wet-road security with standout efficiency and class-leading longevity, while Toyo leans into accessible pricing, easygoing manners and often sharp dry stopping.
This head-to-head reveals a clear pattern: Toyo frequently nicks short-distance wins in dry braking and occasionally in dry handling, but Goodyear repeatedly pulls ahead in wet braking/handling consistency, rolling resistance, wear, and overall value once mileage is factored in. If you prioritize long-term running costs and wet-road confidence, the data points one way; if you want lower upfront cost and crisp dry stops, it points another.
EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS Proxes-Comfort

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 eleven tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of eleven total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2eight
eight wins
Toyo Proxes Comfortthree
three wins

While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Toyo Proxes Comfort 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

  • Excellent longevity and lowest wear in multiple tests (often 50-85% higher mileage than Toyo)
  • Consistently stronger wet performance (notably shorter wet braking and secure wet handling)
  • Low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency
  • Quiet and comfortable ride with balanced, predictable handling
  • Short dry braking and frequent dry test wins
  • Balanced, easygoing manners with good comfort
  • Often lower purchase price
  • Good aquaplaning performance in several tests

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort stopped the vehicle in 1.17% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36.82M
Toyo Proxes Comfort
36.39M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Toyo Proxes Comfort

2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 35.2M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.1M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 37.6M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 35.2M
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.8M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 35.9M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.8M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 35.9M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 35M
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.31M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 36.15M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 37.8M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 36.7M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 36.7M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 38.1M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.2% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
79.83s
Toyo Proxes Comfort
79.99s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:107.8s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 107.7s
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.85s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 52.28s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.52% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
100.18Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
100.7Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Toyo Proxes Comfort

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:117.4Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 118.8Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:94.9Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 96Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 95.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:115.2Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 116Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.4Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 77.3Km/H

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 5.56% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
90 Points
Toyo Proxes Comfort
85 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:90 Points Toyo Proxes Comfort: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.86% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.94M
Toyo Proxes Comfort
38.66M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:31.7M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 33.2M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.9M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 41.8M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:49.5M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 51.9M
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.7M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 29.6M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:46.4M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 46.3M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:33M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 31.7M
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.34M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 36.51M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.4M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 40.6M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.2M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 27.5M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45.6M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 42.9M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:42.6M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 43.3M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.22% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36M
Toyo Proxes Comfort
38.8M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M Toyo Proxes Comfort: 38.8M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.07% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
76.86s
Toyo Proxes Comfort
77.69s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.9s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 68.7s
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.81s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 86.67s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.11% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
72.58Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
72.5Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.2Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 68.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:76.5Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 77.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.3Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 73.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.2Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 75.4Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.7Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 67.9Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort scored 5% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Toyo Proxes Comfort
100 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Toyo Proxes Comfort

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95 Points Toyo Proxes Comfort: 100 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.25% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
16.24s
Toyo Proxes Comfort
16.2s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Toyo Proxes Comfort

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:20.9s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 20.7s
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:11.57s Toyo Proxes Comfort: 11.69s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 0.82% higher speed than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
81.55Km/H
Toyo Proxes Comfort
80.88Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81.5Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 77.3Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.1Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 80.1Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:82.6Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 81.6Km/H
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.4Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 80.7Km/H
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.98Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 74.33Km/H
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.3Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 78.3Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 81.9Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:91.5Km/H Toyo Proxes Comfort: 92.8Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 0.31% higher speed than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
16.16m/sec2
Toyo Proxes Comfort
16.11m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.54m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 3.68m/sec2
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.9m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 68.7m/sec2
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.4m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 3.28m/sec2
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.5m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 3.5m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.49m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 4.51m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:13.1m/sec2 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 13m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Toyo Proxes Comfort
92 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95 Points Toyo Proxes Comfort: 92 Points

Noise

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.45% quieter than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.39dB
Toyo Proxes Comfort
70.71dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 71.7dB
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.6dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 68.6dB
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.8dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 69dB
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.8dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 70.7dB
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.6dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 70.4dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:72.3dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 73dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71.6dB Toyo Proxes Comfort: 71.6dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 0.86% less than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.03Kg
Toyo Proxes Comfort
8.1Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.76Kg Toyo Proxes Comfort: 7.89Kg
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.3Kg Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.3Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 38.13% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
52557.5KM
Toyo Proxes Comfort
32517.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:47940KM Toyo Proxes Comfort: 31960KM
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51340KM Toyo Proxes Comfort: 31960KM
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:65700KM Toyo Proxes Comfort: 41700KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45250KM Toyo Proxes Comfort: 24450KM

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% better value based on price/1000km than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.53Price/1000
Toyo Proxes Comfort
9.07Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.74Price/1000 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.29Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:10.42Price/1000 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 13.92Price/1000
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:1.67Price/1000 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 2.01Price/1000
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.29Price/1000 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 12.07Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during six price tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort cost 10.37% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
334.77
Toyo Proxes Comfort
300.07
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Toyo Proxes Comfort

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:83 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 69
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:275 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 265
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:535 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 445
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:869 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 779
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:96.39 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 63.49
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:110 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 84
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:375 Toyo Proxes Comfort: 395

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 10.86% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
7.55kg / t
Toyo Proxes Comfort
8.47kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test
195/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.9kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.8kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.24kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 9.13kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.1kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.56kg / t
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.15kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.22kg / t
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.52kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 7.69kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.62kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.05kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.34kg / t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 8.85kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 3.39% less fuel than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.42l/100km
Toyo Proxes Comfort
5.61l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.14l/100km Toyo Proxes Comfort: 5.41l/100km
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.7l/100km Toyo Proxes Comfort: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 19.24% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
61.3mg/km/t
Toyo Proxes Comfort
75.9mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.3mg/km/t Toyo Proxes Comfort: 75.9mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews

Drivers largely praise the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 for exceptional tread life, low noise and comfort, strong wet and dry grip for touring use, and good fuel economy. A minority report soft/vague steering feel and occasional wet-braking or aquaplaning concerns, plus some complaints of noise on certain cars. Overall, it’s viewed as a long-lasting, quiet, and comfortable premium touring tire with safe all‑weather performance.

Based on 102 reviews with an average rating of 86%

Toyo Proxes Comfort Driver Reviews

Most drivers rate the Toyo Proxes Comfort highly for its wet and dry grip, quiet/comfortable ride, and strong value, with several noting good wear and predictable handling. While a minority reported reduced feedback when pushed and one very negative wet-grip experience, the overall sentiment—especially from higher-scoring reviews—positions it as a dependable, comfortable daily tire.

Based on 17 reviews with an average rating of 79%

Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Been looking for new set of summer tires after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tires, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tires are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 807 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020
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Best Review for the Toyo Proxes Comfort
Given 70% 195/55 R16 on mostly motorways for 500 easy going miles
I chose the Toyo Proxes Comfort because they had great price and Wet rating A. I have two on the rear and on the front I have two Michelin Energy Saver +. I can't really tell the difference from before when I had four of the above mentioned Michelin. They seem too have decent dry grip and feel good on wet too. I drive quite carefully and rarely push to the limit, although I must say I've done a couple of roundabouts and turns in a speedy manner without losing grip on the rear. So far so good, will see on the long run. For now, it's buy again
Helpful 686 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2022
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Conclusion

Synthesizing the results, Goodyear delivers the more rounded touring proposition: safer and more stable in the wet on average, markedly lower rolling resistance, and exceptional tread life that repeatedly turns a higher purchase price into the best long-term value. It also maintains low noise and good comfort, reinforcing its road-trip-friendly brief.
Toyo can appeal if your priorities are short dry braking, agreeable everyday comfort and a lower initial price. However, its wet braking is more variable across tests and its wear rates are consistently lower, which can erode the apparent price advantage over time. In practical terms: Goodyear is the safer bet for mixed-weather driving and cost-per-mile; Toyo suits drivers in predominantly dry climates who value upfront savings and taut dry responses.
Key Differences
  • Value over time: Goodyear's far superior tread life flips a higher purchase price into better cost-per-1000 km
  • Wet security: Goodyear more reliably shortens wet braking and steadies wet handling; Toyo shows greater variability
  • Efficiency: Goodyear's rolling resistance is consistently lower, aiding fuel economy
  • Dry edge: Toyo more often wins dry braking and occasionally dry handling laps
  • Aquaplaning split: Toyo edges straight-line aqua at times; Goodyear often leads in curved aqua and overall wet balance
  • Noise/comfort: Both are quiet; Goodyear marginally more refined in aggregated scoring
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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.

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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.