BFGoodrich Advantage SUV vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV finished ahead 2 times and the Advantage SUV not once. The EfficientGrip 2 SUV was stronger in dry, wet, off road, comfort and value.
Performance profile
5 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Advantage SUV
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
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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. 15 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Advantage SUV
Not ahead in any category
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
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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.
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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Advantage SUV | Gap | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry EfficientGrip 2 SUV ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 118 | 0.6% | 117 | 1-1 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 105.3 | 1.2% | 104.1 | 0-1 |
| Dry Handling (mph) | 61.8 | 2.8% | 63.6 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 17.6% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet EfficientGrip 2 SUV ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 148 | 3% | 144 | 0-2 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 70.98 | 2.5% | 69.22 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (mph) | 38.3 | 1% | 38.7 | 0-1 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 22% | scored | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 52 | 0.1% | 51.9 | 1-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 7.5 | 6% | 7.1 | 1-0 |
| Off road EfficientGrip 2 SUV ahead | ||||
| Gravel Handling mph | 40.8 | 1.8% | 41.6 | 0-1 |
| Gravel Traction (lbf) | 1,984 | 0.9% | 1,966 | 1-0 |
| Gravel Traction (ft) | 71 | 3.4% | 68 | 0-1 |
| Sand Traction lbf | 1,677 | 10.4% | 1,852 | 0-1 |
| Grass Traction (lbf) | 767 | 14.7% | 881 | 0-1 |
| Grass Traction (ft) | 15 | 0.3% | 15 | 0-1 |
| Mud Traction lbf | 902 | 2.7% | 878 | 1-0 |
| Comfort EfficientGrip 2 SUV ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 5.3% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 71.75 | 2.6 dB | 69.15 | 0-2 |
| Value EfficientGrip 2 SUV ahead | ||||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.5 | 2% | 7.35 | 0-2 |
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.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2021
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 SUV | Field | EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test | P5 of 9 | P2 of 9 | |
| 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tire Test | P8 of 10 | P1 of 10 |
Advantage SUV vs EfficientGrip 2 SUV: your questions
Is the BFGoodrich Advantage SUV or the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV finished ahead 2 times and the Advantage SUV not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Advantage SUV scores 7.6 and the EfficientGrip 2 SUV 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Advantage SUV or the EfficientGrip 2 SUV?
The EfficientGrip 2 SUV led 6 of the 8 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The EfficientGrip 2 SUV led 4 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The EfficientGrip 2 SUV had 2% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 10/10 for the Advantage SUV and 8.9/10 for the EfficientGrip 2 SUV.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The EfficientGrip 2 SUV was 2.6 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 9/10 for the Advantage SUV and 8.2/10 for the EfficientGrip 2 SUV.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Advantage SUV 91% from 2 reviews and the EfficientGrip 2 SUV 84% from 21.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Advantage SUV is made in 17 sizes (16 to 20 inch) and the EfficientGrip 2 SUV in 43 (16 to 22 inch). 15 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Advantage SUV is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the EfficientGrip 2 SUV A and B.
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Where this data comes from
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.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.