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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2021 to 2025 4 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 3rd. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 97% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 50% across 5 tests.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 2Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 78%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

6 tests, 2021 to 2025

0%50%100%2021202220232025Average 78%2021 All Road SUV Summer Tire Test (2021): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test (2021): P2 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test (2022): P1 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2022 Auto Express SUV Tire Test (2022): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2023 Best SUV Tires Tested (2023): P4 of 12, Beat 73% of the field2025 EV Tire Test (2025): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 78%
The latest test

2025 EV Tire Test P3 of 8

The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV achieved third place and won the "Green Tire" award for its environmental credentials. Its standout feature was exceptional longevity with a projected 30,478 miles lifespan - the highest in the test. The tire offered balanced wet (138ft braking) and dry performance with moderate rolling resistance (7.15 kg/t). Its range impact was 232 miles, placing it mid-field, but its overall combination of efficiency and safety secured its position as the most environmentally friendly option.

Strong: Subj. Comfort, Noise, Wear, Value Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 5 P5.6 of 10 50% -
Dry Handling 5 P3.8 of 10 70% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Wet
Wet Braking 5 P3.2 of 10 74% -
Wet Handling 5 P4 of 10 68% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P1 of 9 100% 1
Wet Circle 3 P5.3 of 10.3 51% -
Straight Aqua 5 P5.4 of 10 51% -
Curved Aquaplaning 4 P5.3 of 10 53% -
Off road
Gravel Handling 2 P4 of 10.5 70% 1
Gravel Traction 4 P4.8 of 10.3 62% 1
Dirt Handling 1 P6 of 12 55% -
Sand Traction 3 P5 of 11 61% -
Grass Traction 4 P3 of 10.5 79% 1
Mud Traction 3 P4.3 of 11 66% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P2 of 8.5 88% 1
Noise Strong 5 P1.2 of 10 97% 4
Value
Wear 1 P1 of 8 100% 1
Value 1 P2 of 8 86% -
Rolling Resistance 5 P4 of 10 68% -
Range 1 P5 of 8 43% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Toyo Proxes Comfort 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Michelin Primacy 4 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Predecessor 5 2 2nd 84%
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV This tire 6 2 3rd 78%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV delivers consistently strong, well-balanced summer performance with an emphasis on comfort, low noise, and efficiency. Across six SUV-focused tests it averages 2.5th overall, including two overall wins (2021, 2022) and frequent top-three finishes, while earning AutoBild's Green Tire 2025 seal for its environmental balance. Wet and dry handling are reliably competitive, subjective feel is frequently best-in-test, and rolling resistance and wear are strong for an SUV tire, aiding range/efficiency.

Key weaknesses are dry braking that trends mid-pack and aquaplaning resistance that sits around the middle, plus relatively high purchase price in several tests. Nevertheless, its combination of quietness, comfort, efficiency, and secure wet/dry handling makes it a top-tier all-rounder for SUVs and EVs.

Performance Strengths

  • Comfort and Noise Strong
    Details
    • 1st place external noise in 2021 All Road SUV test (69 dB)
    • 1st place external noise in 2022 AutoBild SUV test (62.8 dB)
    • Quietest tire by a huge margin in 2023 AutoBild (67.3 dB, 1/12)
    • 1st in subjective comfort in 2025 EV test (8 points)
  • Overall Consistency and Awards Strong
    Details
    • Overall 1/10 in 2021 All Road SUV test
    • Overall 1/11 in 2022 AutoBild SUV test
    • Overall 2/9 in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV test
    • Overall 3/8 in 2025 EV test; awarded AutoBild 'Green Tire 2025'
  • Wet Weather Performance Moderate
    Details
    • 2nd wet braking in 2023 (52.1 m, +4.4%)
    • 2nd wet handling in 2021 (69.22 s, +0.3%)
    • Top-5 wet across 2022 AutoBild (wet braking 4/11, wet handling 5/11, wet circle 4/11)
    • 3rd wet handling and 4th wet braking in 2025 EV (+2.0% / +7.1%)
  • Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Range / Wear) Strong
    Details
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2021 Tire Reviews (7.13 kg/t, +7.9%)
    • 2nd rolling resistance in 2022 AutoBild (7.17 kg/t, +5%)
    • 1st wear in 2025 EV (49,050 km) and 'Green Tire 2025' award
    • 3rd rolling resistance in 2021 All Road (7.56 kg/t, +8%)
  • Dry and Subjective Handling Moderate
    Details
    • 2nd dry handling in 2021 All Road (102.3 km/h, +0.5%)
    • 3rd dry handling in 2021 Tire Reviews (+0.5%) with 1st in subjective dry and wet handling (10/10 each)
    • 3rd dry handling in 2025 EV (+1.8%)
  • Light Off-road Capability (SUV-relevant) Moderate
    Details
    • 1st gravel handling in 2021 All Road (66.9 km/h)
    • 1st gravel traction in 2021 Tire Reviews (20.86 m)
    • Top-4 grass/mud traction positions in 2021-2022 tests
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 5 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Strong in 5 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details
  • Ride comfort Strong in 3 of 6 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking Strong
    Details
    • 7th/12 in 2023 (36.5 m, +5.5%)
    • 6th/10 in 2021 All Road (36.6 m, +3.4%)
    • 7th/11 in 2022 AutoBild (35.4 m, +2.9%)
    • 5th/8 in 2025 EV (35.9 m, +6.8%)
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate in 1 of 6 tests
    Details
    • Straight aquaplaning mid-pack: 7/10 in 2021 All Road (+4.5%), 7/11 in 2022 AutoBild (+3.9%), 4/8 in 2025 EV (+10.7%)
    • Curved aquaplaning mid-pack: 5/9 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+11%), 7/11 in 2022 AutoBild (+4%), 4/8 in 2025 EV (+6%)
  • Price/Value (Purchase Cost) Strong
    Details
    • Price 8/10 in 2021 All Road (+88.7% from best)
    • Price 8/10 in 2022 AutoBild (+37.8% from best)
    • Price 11/12 in 2023 AutoBild (+103.3% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance Variability (EV test context) Minor
    Details
    • 4/8 rolling resistance in 2025 EV (+22% from best) despite strong RR in prior tests
    • Range 3/8 in 2025 EV (+8.3% from best)

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV (6 tests) and 19 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Ride comfort strength in 3 of 6 tests 10 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance strength in 5 of 6 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 2 of 6 tests 6 praise, 2 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 6 tests 8 praise, 2 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 3 of 6 tests 3 praise, 1 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Tread life strength in 1 of 6 tests 5 praise, 0 criticise of 19 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Wet braking strength in 5 of 6 tests no owner mentions it
  • Dry braking strength in 3 of 6 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 6

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2025 EV Tire Test

Auto Bild 215/55 R18

The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV achieved third place and won the "Green Tire" award for its environmental credentials. Its standout feature was exceptional longevity with a projected 30,478 miles lifespan - the highest in the test. The tire offered balanced wet (138ft braking) and dry performance with moderate rolling resistance (7.15 kg/t). Its range impact was 232 miles, placing it mid-field, but its overall combination of efficiency and safety secured its position as the most environmentally friendly option.

StrongSubj. ComfortNoiseWearValue WinnerHankook iON Evo

2023 1 test
P4 of 12 Beat 73% of the field

2023 Best SUV Tires Tested

Auto Bild Allrad 225/65 R17

Exemplary.

StrongWet BrakingNoise WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2022 2 tests
P4 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

2022 Auto Express SUV Tire Test

Auto Express 235/55 R18

The EfficientGrip 2 SUV is best in aquaplaning, very quiet, low rolling resistance, but limited traction in the wet.

WinnerBridgestone Turanza T005

2021 2 tests
P2 of 9 Beat 88% of the field

2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test

Tire Reviews 235/55 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

Once again Goodyear is proving they can develop tires with seemingly no weaknesses. While the new EfficientGrip 2 SUV only won a single test, it was rarely out of the top three in every other test making it an EXCELLENT all round tire.

StrongSubj. Dry HandlingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingGravel TractionNoiseRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin Primacy 4

P1 of 10 Beat 100% of the field

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 215/60 R17

Highly Recommended.

StrongDry HandlingWet BrakingGravel HandlingSand TractionGrass TractionNoise

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