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The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is a premium summer touring tire built around comfort, efficiency and standout mileage. Across both driver feedback and independent tests it consistently delivers a quiet, smooth ride with confident everyday grip in the wet and dry. Its headline advantage is exceptional wear and low running costs, often paired with low rolling resistance for improved fuel economy. The main trade-off is that braking performance in the wet can be less consistent than the very best rivals, and the steering can feel a little soft rather than sporty.

9.3
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
90%
Wet Grip
86%
Road Feedback
80%
Handling
84%
Wear
90%
Comfort
84%
Buy again
82%
112 Reviews
85% Average
1,481,109 miles driven
25 Tests (avg: 5th)
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Summer Premium
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9.3 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Value
87.7
0.42x / 43 tests
Comfort
86.5
0.32x / 24 tests
Wet
80.3
2x / 72 tests
Dry
78.3
1.8x / 36 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Handling
85.3
33 tests
Braking
78.4
42 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 25
Publications: 11
Period: 2020 - 2026
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 112
Avg Rating: 85.3%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.37
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2026 225/50 R17 3/16 8 metrics
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test Motor 2025 205/55 R16 2/7 11 metrics
2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2025 215/55 R17 5/6 9 metrics
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 225/55 R17 5/10 8 metrics
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 4/21 12 metrics
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2024 215/55 R17 9/16 11 metrics
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2024 205/55 R16 13/55 2 metrics
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test Motor 2023 205/55 R16 5/8 8 metrics
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 1/50 12 metrics
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires Tire Reviews 2023 205/55 R16 4/13 13 metrics
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2022 215/55 R17 3/10 8 metrics
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test Vi Bilagare 2022 205/55 R16 6/10 10 metrics
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 1/22 12 metrics
2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch ADAC 2022 185/65 R15 1/16 0 metrics
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 215/55 R17 16/44 2 metrics
2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tire Test ACE 2021 225/45 R17 9/9 0 metrics
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test Vi Bilagare 2021 225/45 R17 2/8 10 metrics
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 9/20 10 metrics
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test Sport Auto 2021 195/55 R16 4/11 9 metrics
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC 2021 205/55 R16 4/15 1 metrics
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2021 205/55 R16 13/53 2 metrics
2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express 2020 205/55 R16 1/10 0 metrics
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews 2020 205/55 R16 2/12 12 metrics
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test al volante 2020 225/45 R17 6/10 6 metrics
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 2020 225/50 R17 2/10 7 metrics

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2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/50 R17 • 2026
3rd/16
Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance 2 earns a good overall rating, trailing the top two mainly because of minor dynamic weaknesses. The summary explains that dry-road feedback and braking distances are only moderate, though the tire maintains high grip and remains stable at the limit. Wet-road performance is “just good” with weaknesses in aquaplaning and handling. The tire’s environmental balance is very good: it has very high predicted mileage, low abrasion and good efficiency. ADAC lists its strengths as a balanced tire with good safety, very high mileage and low wear, with minor weaknesses in aquaplaning and wet handling.
2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test
215/55 R17 • 2025
5th/6
The Goodyear defines its sustainability through its Mileage-Plus technology, which provides 50% more longevity than its predecessor—particularly beneficial for heavier electric vehicles. The tire has been optimized in structure, compound technology, and sidewall aerodynamics for improved efficiency. It performs exceptionally well in wet conditions, providing excellent braking performance and very high precision and safety on wet tracks. On dry roads, it offers secure, reliable handling but shows weaknesses in dry braking distances and has somewhat increased rolling resistance. Overall, the Goodyear earned a "very good" rating with particular strengths in wet performance.
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test
205/55 R16 • 2025
2nd/7
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 secures a strong second-place finish with well-balanced performance across all test categories. It follows closely behind Continental in wet performance while delivering excellent efficiency with the second-lowest rolling resistance rating. The Goodyear shines particularly in comfort metrics, achieving the lowest external noise levels (63.4 dB) and tied for top comfort scores. It demonstrates solid dry handling capabilities with a second-place finish in the dry handling test (52.8 seconds). While not leading in any individual performance category except noise, the Goodyear impresses with its consistent high-level performance and well-rounded character, offering an excellent balance between safety, comfort, and efficiency at a slightly lower price point (€436) than the Continental.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 88 H C A 69
195/65R15 91 H B A 68
195/65R15 91 V B A 68
195/65R15 95 H XL B A 69
185/65R15 92 T XL B A 70
16 inch
205/60R16 92 H B A 70
205/60R16 92 V B A 70
205/60R16 96 W XL B A 70
205/55R16 91 H B A 69
205/55R16 91 V B A 69
205/55R16 91 W B A 69
205/55R16 94 W XL B A 69
205/55R16 91 Y C A 69
205/60R16 96 V XL B A 70
215/60R16 99 H XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 V XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 W XL B A 69
215/60R16 95 V A A 68
215/60R16 95 V A A 68
205/55R16 94 V XL A A 69
205/55R16 94 V XL A A 69
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
17 inch
205/50R17 89 V C A 69
205/50R17 93 V XL B A 69
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 69
215/55R17 94 W B A 69
215/55R17 98 W XL B A 70
225/45R17 91 W C A 70
225/45R17 94 W XL B A 70
225/50R17 94 W B A 70
225/50R17 98 V XL B A 70
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
215/55R17 94 W B A 70
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
205/50R17 93 V XL A A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
205/50R17 93 V XL A A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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July 15, 2020

Thanks for all your excellent and comprehensive reviews! I usually put Goodyear tires on my 2004 BMW 330Ci convertible as they almost always rate very highly in tests. It takes 205/50 R17 93Ws. I am attracted to the EfficientGrip Performance 2 as it scores very highly in all categories. The EU rating is A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance. It is described as a premium touring tire. It seems to be new though and there aren’t as many tests available for it. My normal choice would have been the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. This is also A rated for wet grip but only E for rolling resistance. It is described as a max performance tire. Both of the above are available in the size I need and I am genuinely conflicted as to which of them would be the best choice for my BMW. It is a powerful car and heavy in convertible form. The two tires each rate highly among their category peers (touring/ max performance) but, because of the different categories, I can’t find a review/ test that rates them against each other. The EfficientGrip seems to be perfectly adequate for the weight & speed ratings required for my car. I note that the Eagle F1 is the only option in larger tire sizes that might be required for a high performance car and my feeling is that the Eagle F1 would be better suited for spirited driving but I am concerned about the E rating for rolling resistance. I would be grateful for your input in choosing between these and your advice as to the criteria for ultimately deciding between them. I would normally have picked the Eagle F1 but as these both score almost identically and the EfficientGrip scores better for rolling resistance and tire life I am swinging towards it instead but maybe the E rating of the Eagle F1 isn’t all bad and there are other factors I should consider. Let me know what you think. Thanks.

If you prefer a comfortable ride above all else, at the expense of sporty handling, then the EfficientGrip Performance 2 range is the choice. For me, I would put the Asymmetric 5 on the vehicle as I like to enjoy driving, and the real world difference between B and E in rolling resistance doesn't amount to a huge amount of extra petrol over the life of a tire!
March 5, 2021

Which one should I choose between these one and GY Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5? Im looking for size 225/45/17 for Audi A3.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the better tire if you would prefer more comfort, and the Asymmetric 5 is the more sporty tire.
September 5, 2020

What is the weight for a 205/55/16 tire? Thanks

You can find the weight <a href="https://www.tirereviews.co.uk/Article/2020-Tire-Reviews-Ultimate-Summer-Tire-Test.htm">here</a>
October 24, 2020

what is the country that made this model please? Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 size 205/55/16

It will depend on where you are in the world and what load and speed index you require. I suggest speaking to a local tire dealer to find out where his stock of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is manufactured.
April 7, 2021

I am considering Goodyear EP2 and the BFG Advantage in 205/55/16 size. Inclination goes to the goodyear, but you say that the BFG is even more comfortable. Is there really a difference in comfort between these two? I have a Seat Leon which has some horrid tires, and want to swap them to the most comfortable on the market, but still retain some decent performance.

In my test the Goodyear and BFGoodrich were different load ratings so it's not the best comparison of comfort. I would suggest fitting the EfficientGrip Performance 2 as the other benefits of the tire outweigh a very small increase in comfort for a tire with lesser abilities overall.
January 10, 2022

What is the commanded cold Tire pressure of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 205/55R/16 91W?

The tire pressures are vehicle dependant so please check your handbook or door shut for the correct pressure.
May 31, 2022

I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt Czt with 205/45/16 tires. This car is the only one that i have and it serves all kind of purposes, i have bc coilovers and powerflex all around cause i like some spirited driving on the many twisted roads here in Greece. Since this tire size has little options i'm between Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Efficientgrip Performance 2. Due to different tire categories each on is in i can't decide which one is better for my purpose.

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 will likely offer the best comfort, lowest fuel use and best wet grip. The Asymmetric 2 will likely handle the best in the dry, and the PS3 will be somewhere in between.
February 22, 2023

Would the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Michelin ePrimacy be better for overall efficiency and longevity for an MG5 EV?

There's a test appearing on the site tomorrow with both of them in. The e.Primacy has slightly lower energy use but the Goodyear has much better wet grip, while still having low energy use, so it depends how important rolling resistance is to you.
December 23, 2024

I have a question about the review scoring system. I was looking to get some all season tires to put on my Golf, as it is quite wet out where we live and I wanted to prepare for some minor snow/ice in the lanes. I had Michelin Cross Climate 2 in my sights but I notice that the Goodyear EP 2 tires - which are the tires currently on the car - have a higher Wet grip rating than the CC2 tires, depsite being a summer tire. Does the rating system take that into account and calibrate for the classification of the tire (i.e. a 90 % wet grip rating, for example, on an all season tire is better than a 90% wet grip rating on a summer tire) or is the Goodyear just simply rated better in the wet? Many thanks.

If you mean the EU label rating, this is standardised so in theory a better letter should out perform a worse in normal conditions. If you mean the wet grip rating on this site, that is just based from user reviews.
March 26, 2025

I am looking for a Summer tire 225/50/r17 for my F31-320d and am having a tough choice between Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, Continental Premium Contact 7 and of course the most fun to drive Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. I am neither a big fan of XL (98W/98Y for example) tires nor recommended by the OE for my F31. So, the question is how different is the performance/efficiency balance between these tires when choosing 94W ? I have only seen reviews for different tire sizes and I know R17 is not necessarily best suited for performance but at least i expect "fun to drive" with either of these tires. Thank you in advance

If you're hoping for fun to drive I would aim for the Asymmetric 6, you won't lose much MPG over the EGP2 but you will get a more fun ride.
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Review Summary

Based on 101 user reviews

Across 101 reviews, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is most often praised as a premium touring tire with outstanding longevity, strong day-to-day grip (dry and frequently wet), and a noticeably quiet, comfortable ride with good fuel economy. Many drivers report very high mileages with slow, even wear and stable motorway manners, making it especially popular for high-mileage commuting and taxi/fleet use. A smaller but recurring set of complaints centers on a soft sidewall feel (vague/"spongy" steering, tramlining or less confidence when pushed) and, for some users, increased or unusually high road noise as the tire ages; a minority also note weaker wet braking/traction than expected.

Strengths
  • Exceptional tread life/slow wear and high mileage potential
  • Quiet and comfortable ride
  • Good bump absorption
  • Good all-round grip and safe handling in normal driving (often strong in wet as well)
  • Low rolling resistance and improved/strong fuel economy
  • Well-balanced touring performance and good value over the life of the tire
Areas for Improvement
  • Soft sidewalls leading to vague/imprecise steering feel
  • Tramlining or reduced confidence when driven hard
  • Some reports of tire noise/humming (often getting louder with age or on certain road surfaces)
  • Mixed feedback on wet braking/initial wet traction (some users find it weaker than expected)

Top 3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Reviews

Given 95% while driving a Toyota Avensis estate 1.8 petrol (215/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
I have been driving my Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (215/55 R17 94W) for about 1000 miles and I'm quite surprised with the quiet and comfortable ride they deliver, a real premium experience. I have to admit that they struggle a bit on wet braking, but the rolling resistance is impressive, as the car kept the same fuel consumption as with the smaller OEM Michelin (205/60 R16 92V).
Helpful 997
May 22, 2025
Given 98% while driving a Hyundai Ioniq (205/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Replaced all 4 previous Michelin tires due due to tread getting low at 20,000 miles. It's a pure electric car, so needed the extra weight rating. Not had any wet weather yet, but dry performance is excellent - car really grips the road when cornering at motorway speeds, and the lower sound is unexpectedly noticeable compared with the Michelins. I am planning to keep the car for at least the next 3 years, so will be interested to see if there is any reduction in wear as claimed.
Helpful 896
May 30, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Hyundai i30 CRDi (205/50 R16) on mostly country roads for 30,000 spirited miles
Excellent grip/durability ratio. It's a shame the sidewalls are so soft, which causes skidding and imprecision in steering. I recommend inflating the tire well above the car manufacturer's recommended pressure (+0.6 bar) to alleviate this problem (but if you go overboard, you noticeably lose grip and the tire wears prematurely in the center). What good is grip if you can't exploit it because the car feels like a flannel? In wet conditions, since the brakes aren't as strong, this problem isn't as noticeable (common with many new tires, by the way).
Helpful 822
July 3, 2025

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Latest Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 87% while driving a SEAT Leon 1.4 16v (205/55 R16) on for 53,000 miles
Did this also happen to you? I was super satisfied with the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in size 205/55/16 — to the point that I changed them at 80,000 km!!! They kept all their characteristics at the maximum level up to 55,000 km, and after that they only lost a tiny bit of their excellent performance. The ABS never kicked in up to that mileage; I can even say they *stuck* to the road during sudden braking on dry asphalt, even at 60,000 km, and the hazard lights would come on automatically from the abrupt deceleration! From 60,000 to 80,000 km they still behaved very well — it felt like I was driving on a set of Continental or Michelin of a well-known brand that had done around 45,000–50,000 km.

BUT! This summer, when I installed the exact same tires again (production December 2025), something strange happened. During sudden braking under the same temperature and acceleration conditions — coming from the same Avenue and braking hard from 100 km/h at the next traffic light — the ABS unit activates, causing the car not to “dig into” the road anymore! (Leon, January 2018 model, with brake fluid changed in September 2021.) Did something change in Goodyear’s rubber compound? Even the texture of the new tires seems more nylon-like and less rubbery — or is it just my impression?
Helpful 0
February 25, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 63% while driving a Ford Puma (215/55 R17) on for 7,000 miles
Many people here had overwhelmingly positive reviews about these tires. So I am absolutely shocked how underwhelming they felt in my experience. Maybe I’m doing something wrong but the traction control light goes off pretty often when I give them a good floor, and the car starts going to the side. Never happens under dry condition with my other tires. They’re also a lot more prone to slipping when it rains. They’re fuel efficient, give good road feedback, they’re not noisy, it’s all comfy - but the consistent lack of grip that I’m otherwise used to, has really frustrated me.
Helpful 9
February 20, 2026
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Initial Impressions Review
Given 96% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (205/55 R16) on for 20,000 miles
These tires transformed the cars feel compared to budget tires when I bought the car. The tires have lived up to the reviews having done over 20k and showing minimum wear on the rears and plenty of tread left on the fronts. Run on a Kia Ceed SW diesel, loaded up with kids. Reckon they'll comfortably do 40k miles on the front and have good feel and predictable handling.
Helpful 44
February 14, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 58% while driving a SEAT Ibiza (215/45 R16) on for 38,369 miles
Fitted to the front of my Seat Ibiza in July 2022 and covered just over 38,000 mainly motorway miles. They felt stable and secure in everyday driving, with good grip and comfort. At around 4.5mm tread depth both tires developed a vibration at about 30mph. After swapping them to the rear, the vibration moved from the steering wheel to the seat, which points to tire deformation. They delivered decent mileage and were generally good to drive on, but developing a structural issue before they were properly worn out was disappointing — especially as the Continentals on the rear have lasted longer without any problems.
Helpful 48
February 11, 2026
Initial Impressions Review
Given 87% while driving a Suzuki Swift Sport 1.4 ZC33S (205/45 R16) on for 37,000 miles
I put the Goodyears on when replacing the OE Yokohamas on my Suzuki Swift Sport. My main concern was whether they would maintain the sporty feel of the car. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Goodyears were on par with the Yokos in the handling dept. The wear on these GYs is fantastic. I still have 2mm to the wear indicators but I'm replacing them due to pothole damage. I'll stick with the Goodyears.

I drive mixed town and motorways, but I'm often at the limit of the tires in town driving.
Noise levels have remained the same from new.
Helpful 107
January 28, 2026
Given 91% while driving a Mercedes Benz C220 cdi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 43,000 average miles
Hi .
I have been using this tires for 10 years. Excellent tires!
Longevity is fantastic!
43,000 miles with no problems at all ,fitted on my Mercedes 220d changed 1 month ago with new pair Goodyear efficiency performance 2.
Made a big mistake with Continental premium contract 7 1,7 year fitted at rear, now nearly worn , just 3,8 mm tread left- absolutely dreadful longevity!
I will buy another pair Performance 2 to change these rubbish continental premium 7.
Thanks.
Regards
Helpful 201
December 9, 2025
Given 70% while driving a Lexus IS300h (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 1,000 average miles
Replaced a set of Falken Azenis FK520 on the rear and Sumitomo on the front. Replaced the rears first and straight away the car started to feel unsettled over ruts and tramlined a lot. Didn't inspire confidence at speed at all on anything other then pan flat newly surfaced roads, as the rear of the car felt unplanted. Took a gamble and fitted the same on the front, and initial feeling after 50 miles is that they've balanced each other out, so the entire car shifts about on rutted / broken surfaces. That's far more predictable than just the rear end. Fuel eco seems better by 1-2 mpg which was the primary reason for purchase.
Helpful 166
November 8, 2025
Given 66% while driving a Hyundai i20 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 16,000 spirited miles
Changing from a recommended nokian wetproof with a rating over 9.5/10 passing 50000 KLM spirited with no problem on dry or wet roads (because of difficulty of shipping these tires from Ukraine) to Goodyear efficient grip performance 2 following the reviews here.
Briefly these tires are good for the 1st 12k miles now they're slippery without being worn, still I don't think I'll buy them again.
Helpful 196
October 13, 2025
Given 100% while driving a Skoda Scala 1.5 evo2Tsi MY2024 (205/55 R16) on mostly country roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Let me add my experience. The tires arrived as a factory delivery on a Skoda Scala 1.5 evo2 Tsi 150 HP in December 2024. I've been driving them since March 5, 2025. I've driven about 7,500km. They withstood the heat test on Greek highways at 40 degrees. Handling on dry roads is excellent, on heavy rain and very wet roads and highways, also excellent. I drive really fast with this summer set. Let's be clear, this is a tire for comfortable driving, not sporty. In that sense, it's perfect, quiet, there's no noise. Extremely good grip and very low consumption, for whom the ECO aspect is important, my recommendation, consumption is the lowest possible. I also drive in smaller cities 20%, and 40-40% is highway and regional roads. Let's be clear, this is still a premium tire and it's rightfully at the top.
In all this it is above my favorite brand Nexen NBlue HD Plus (Korean but now made in Czech) and Laufenn S Fit EQ+ (Hankook, made ih Hungary) which we have been driving on Seat Ibiza 1.4 for many years. Nexen is good because it is soft and it is a really good choice of tire for a harder car like Ibiza, but Goodyear for Skoda is the right choice. It is exactly balanced with everything you need for this category and the power of the car. Everything is just as it should be. Mine are made in Poland.
Helpful 409
September 1, 2025
Given 74% while driving a Peugeot 308 sw 1.6 hdi (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 40,000 easy going miles
Unfortunately I would recommend these tires. I say unfortunately because they're expensive. I had the 91 rating, 2 year old tires and mounted a kerb to park and tore the sidewall. So these are not particularly strong. Having said that I had 40,000 miles out of the last pair. No signs of cracking. Predictable performance from the start to end. I've never had a sporty car but as a 'grandad' driver these were good enough, cornering so-so a bit of lean and understeer. About 10% more fuel economy than my next C rated tires. With all that said unless there is a promotion I will not buy again purely based on cost.
Helpful 688
August 10, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Volkswagen polo 2018 1.0 tsi 115 hp (195/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Bought to replace Continental Premium Contact Sport 5s on the assumption these would be much quieter. Tested on a UK VW Polo 95TSI Manual on motorways and country roads. Key attributes of the Goodyear as follows:
Handling - Relative to the Conti the Goodyear sidewall flexes more. This presents itself in a few ways. Firstly turning into a corner at high speed there is a moment where the sidewall flexes and you don't know if there is sufficient grip, there is a sense of vagueness to it. This also shows up on the motorway at high speed as the car has a greater tendency to wander, and feel more vague on the straight ahead. It saps rather than instils confidence. It isn't dramatically bad or dangerous, but if you like to know exactly where the levels of grip are, this isn't the tire for you. In crosswinds these traits are exacerbated.
Comfort - It is marginally quieter than the Contis when rolling from 30-70mph, but not by a great deal. What is better is that when the Goodyear hits a bump, there is less of a 'crash' in the cabin (something the Polo is known for in basic spec): this is probably due to the softer sidewall. So comfort overall is slightly better than the Conti PC 5s.
Wet Grip - the tire hangs on gamely, at least as good as the Contis, in the wet, but because of the amount of flex in the tire to begin with, you are never quite sure where you stand. On the same roads in the same conditions the Goodyear will take you down a wet road as quickly, but on a road you don't know, you will back off because you can't trust it the same. It's not bad, it's just not as good as the Conti's.
I wouldn't recommend these tires and would consider NEXEN NFeras or Conti Premium Contact 6/7 over these.
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August 5, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Hyundai i30 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
Last Summer: Only done 2000 miles to date. But seems a well rounded touring tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Very strong in the dry but a little weak I think on wet braking. Steering more vague than old worn tire but that is mostly due to approx 8 mm new tread. Recommended
Update June 2025. Done about 8000 miles. Very well balanced tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. 8 mm original tread done to circa 7.2 mm with about equal mileage on front and rear axle. Incredible wear. Just fitted two more to car.
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June 4, 2025
Rate the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2