Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact
WatchThe Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.
Expected Mileage
31,089
miles
Medium Confidence
27
Reviews
73%
Average
343,896
miles driven
2
Tests (avg: 11th)
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11th
Average
10th
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Latest Tire Test Results
2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 175/65 R14
10th/14
175/65 R14 • 2018
Good in the dry, low wear
Relatively weak in the wet
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire Test
11th/16
175/65 R14 • 2014
Acceptable performance on dry roads
Relatively weak in the wet
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| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 inch | |||
| 165/70R14 85 T XL | C | C | 71 |
| 175/65R14 86 T XL | C | C | 70 |
| 185/70R14 88 T | C | B | 70 |
| 165/70R14 81 T | C | B | 70 |
| 185/60R14 82 T | C | C | 70 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 185/65R15 92 T XL | C | B | 71 |
| 195/65R15 91 T | C | C | 71 |
| 195/65R15 95 T XL | B | C | 71 |
| 185/65R15 88 T | D | C | 70 |
| 195/65R15 91 T | C | B | 71 |
| 195/65R15 95 T XL | B | B | 71 |
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January 4, 2017
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Review Summary
Based on 27 user reviews
Drivers describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact as a quiet, comfortable tire with strong dry-road grip and confident braking, particularly well-suited to compact, lower-power cars and everyday driving. Many high-scoring reviews also praise its refinement and stability, and several report good longevity when driven moderately. However, a sizable group of users report weak or deteriorating wet traction (especially in rain/cold or as the tire ages), with some calling it unsafe in wet braking and corners.
Strengths
- Low road noise / quiet running
- Comfortable ride
- Strong dry grip and braking
- Good overall handling/stability for normal driving
- Good longevity/wear for many users (especially with moderate driving)
Areas for Improvement
- Wet grip and wet braking reported as poor/inconsistent by many users
- Often getting worse as the tire ages
Top 3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact Reviews
Given 33%
while driving a
Fiat Seicento 899
(155/65 R13)
on a combination of roads
for 5 average miles
I've had a lot of Goodyear tires in the past & usually rate them quite highly but these efficient grip have got to be one of the worst tires I've ever had. They have been on for only 6 months & 5,000 miles & even with regular rotating, maintaining correct tire pressures etc all 4 tires have worn down to 3/4 mm in that short amount of time & mileage which I think is unacceptable considering they are supposed to be a "premium" brand. Goodyear should have called these "not efficient grip" as the dry & wet grip is awful & also the amount of tire fold which occurs when driving in a spirited manner is just something else. So to sum things up I don't usually buy budget tires but I've had better budget tires that came with cars I've bought than these ditch finders. I'm ditching these tires this week for a set of Uniroyal's, I'd heard recently that Goodyear had been bought out by a budget brand & it definitely shows, they used to be my go to buy after these tires I will not be purchasing Goodyear's ever again
Given 42%
while driving a
Citroën (205/55 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 500 easy going miles
Car has only done 550 miles and I am going to change the tires. The factory fitted Goodyear transmit road noise even on smooth roads. Makes long distanc driving very annoying.
Given 90%
while driving a
Toyota Corolla AE101
(165/70 R14)
on
for 6,500 miles
The better tire in my Corolla, excellent in dry roads and very good in the wet. Brake dry and wet very good. Comfort very good.
Latest Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact Reviews
Given 77%
while driving a
Nissan (185/70 R14)
on a combination of roads
for 1,800 spirited miles
This is one of the beter tires i used
Wet weather is excellent
Handels well in Bad roads like pot houlls
Well costruckted
Keep it's shape
Given 89%
while driving a
Hyundai Getz
(155/65 R14)
on a combination of roads
for 1,000 spirited miles
Great tires for small cars with low hp, especially if u use small size of this tire.
Good dry and wet grip even though they need a little time to warm up.
The best thing about these tires that i was really astonished is their braking power especially on dry, it's like dropping anchor when i hit the brakes. Fuel economy is great too. I'm not that sure though about handling on higher speeds but yet again this tire in not meant to be for spirited driving like i am into so if u drive normally for everyday use like it was build for then is more than enough.
Definitely recommend them!
Given 66%
while driving a
Renault Clio 1.2 8v 60hp
(175/70 R13 T)
on a combination of roads
for 20,000 average miles
found them on my car almost new, cannot say i was impressed, especially when it was time to change them, not worth the money foun better tire with less money, goodyear is an outdated tire and not so good in the wet, may fit goodyear only if they change the tire with a new one with good ratings in the rain
Given 57%
while driving a
Citroën Xsara
(175/70 R13 T)
on mostly town
for 8,000 average miles
only good for dry roads, will change them now i am looking at semperit and falken via reviews
Given 70%
while driving a
Daewoo (175/70 R13 T)
on a combination of roads
for 12,000 average miles
summer tire only for dry roads, had some slips and nearly a two crashes with the car in front of me in the rain, will never buy it again, as i am getting old and i need a tire that works on dry and wet roads
Given 49%
while driving a
Suzuki Swift
(175/70 R13 T)
on mostly town
for 19,800 average miles
glad i got rid of them after 4 years, this is a summer tire only for dry roads, on wet roads these are dangerous, never let my children take the car when it rained, will never buy goodyear tires again, waist of money,, for 4 years i had BADYEAR intead of GOODYEAR
Given 54%
while driving a
Nissan Micra
(175/70 R13 T)
on mostly town
for 60,000 average miles
a bad tire from goodyear, i am very happy that i will get rid of them in few days
Daewoo Kalos
(175/70 R13 T)
on mostly town
for 30,000 average miles
after 3,5 years i am chaging them, its winter now and i have no grip, tired of driving slow, and like a grandma when it rains, it was one of the worst tire i ever had, the only positive is that the tread lasts, i think a tire with good reading on fuel consumption does not get warm for it to grip, after research A reading tires in the wet have C readings for wet conditions, i hate loosing my car in the wet, i am between falken and semperit .... wil never buy them again as i was a goodyear fan
Given 60%
while driving a
SEAT Ibiza
(175/70 R13 T)
on mostly town
for 50,000 average miles
aftet 5 years and end of life for this tire, it's a decent tire but had it's issues, it did not work in the rainy day's, had lost grip many times on wet braking, i even pulled the hand brake, on dry roads its a good tire, haw good wear and low noise in the car, i am not buying it again as i want a tire that works on a wet road
Given 55%
while driving a
Kia Motors Rio
(175/60 R14 T)
on a combination of roads
for 40,000 spirited miles
these tires did not blow my mind, i would say they are a medium tire in all conditions, did not like hard braking in wet conditions and some times on dry roads, i think it's that they are not flat on the road because they are round at the tread ,,, overall a medium tire for primium price
Given 93%
while driving a
Hyundai Accent
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 50 spirited miles
this is my second review, i did not change these tires in 2019 but today on october 2020 and after 7 years on my car, because after 6,5 years the tires they did not work in the wet, now i tried to buy new ones, but GOODYEAR GREECE is a scam, they only have old stock from the beginning of 2019, so i had to choose a new tire so i installed FALKEN sn832 ... next review on FALKEN tire
Given 93%
while driving a
Daewoo Lanos
(175/70 R13 T)
on a combination of roads
for 41 spirited miles
one off the best in the market,