Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

24

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

16th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 7
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

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 whi...
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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5
of 6
2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

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...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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5
of 10
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Bridgestone Potenza Sport

Weak:
Straight Aqua
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4
of 21
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Good.
Strong:
Noise, Rolling Resistance, Value, Wear
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9
of 16
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 only achieves a satisfactory rating, with its dry performance being the limiting factor. On dry surfaces, it provides just adequate steering feedback and do...
Strong:
Abrasion, Value, Wear
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13
of 55
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

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5
of 8
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

With a very good point score, it secured the fifth place. It slightly lags behind Pirelli on both dry and wet asphalt, while having slightly better rolling resistance. Goodyear is a well-balanced t...
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Price, Wet Braking
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1
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023

Driving safety: The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 secures an overall good rating for driving safety. It offers the driver decent feedback on the steering wheel on dry roads, shows itself to...
Strong:
Wear
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4
of 13
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Goodyear was fantastic in both handling tests, proving to be the joint fastest tire around wet handling. It was also quiet and comfortable, with a very low rolling resistance. highly recommende...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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3
of 10
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Third place for the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, it offered high levels of grip in the wet and dry and also has particularly low noise.
Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
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6
of 10
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The wet grip is good but the driving precision leaves somewhat to be desired. It is difficult to place the car exactly where you want it under pressure. In the dry, it has a pronounced progressive ...
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1
of 22
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

2022

Strong:
Value, Wear, Wet Circle
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1
of 16
2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch

2022

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs well on both dry and wet surfaces. However, it secures first place in the ranking with its very good wear properties. All in all, the Goodyear offers t...
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16
of 44
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

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9
of 9
2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Recommended.
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2
of 8
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Strong:
Subj. Noise, Dry Handling, Fuel Consumption, Wet Circle
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9
of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Good.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Value, Wear
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4
of 11
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Good.
Strong:
Noise
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4
of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has average steering and can feel imprecise during dry handling, though the dry braking result was good. The tire performs well in the wet, has a low fuel c...
Strong:
Wear
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13
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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1
of 10
2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2020

Well deserved win for Goodyear, the EGP2 excelled in refinement.
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2
of 12
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

An extremely well rounded tire with no major weaknesses, other than aquaplaning. Good levels of comfort and low fuel use make this an excellent tire for real world driving.
Strong:
Noise, Tire Weight, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
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6
of 10
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

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2
of 10
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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