Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

26

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 26 summer-tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows a clear “long-distance efficiency touring” character: it repeatedly delivers class-leading wear/mileage and strong value-per-km, often paired with very low noise/strong comfort and competitive rolling resistance/energy consumption. It also tends to be stable and quick in handling disciplines (especially wet handling/circle), which helps explain multiple podiums and two major awards (including an AutoBild overall win and a Tire Reviews test win).

The main recurring limitation is water evacuation at higher depths/speeds: straight and especially curved aquaplaning results are frequently mid-pack to poor, and wet braking is inconsistent-ranging from near-best to distinctly off the pace depending on test and size. Dry braking is generally not a standout either (often mid-field), while purchase price is often high even though cost-per-mile can be excellent due to durability.

Performance Strengths

Wear / Longevity & Cost-per-Mile Value Strong Details
• 1st wear in 2026 ADAC (225/50 R17): 57,800 km (1/16), noted as “over doubling expected tread life”
• 1st wear in 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16): 45,250 km (1/20)
• 2nd wear in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17): 68,800 km (2/16, +0.7% from best) and 2nd value/price-per-1000 (2/16)
• 2nd wear in 2023 ADAC 50-tire test (205/55 R16): 65,700 km (2/50)
• 1st wear and 1st value in 2022 AutoBild (215/55 R17): wear 51,340 km (1/21) and value (1/21), contributing to overall 1/22 win
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Energy Use / Fuel) Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance and 1st energy consumption in 2026 autozurnal Eco test (215/55 R18): RR 0.536 kg/t (1/10) and 12.86 kWh/100km (1/10)
• 1st rolling resistance in 2020 Teknikens Värld (225/50 R17): 5.5 kg/t (1/10)
• Consistently top-tier RR placements: 2nd in 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16, +1.9% from best), 2nd in 2023 Tire Reviews touring test (205/55 R16, +11.2% from best), 2nd in 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate (205/55 R16, +1.3% from best)
• Fuel consumption competitiveness: 4th in 2026 ADAC (225/50 R17, +1.9% from best) and 4th in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17, +1.8% from best)
Noise & Comfort (Touring Refinement) Strong Details
• Quietest tire in multiple tests: 1st noise in 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16, 1/21), 1st in 2023 Motor (205/55 R16, 1/8), 1st in 2022 Auto Zeitung SUV (215/55 R17, 1/10), 1st in 2021 Sport Auto (195/55 R16, 1/11), and 1st subjective noise in 2021 ViBilagare (225/45 R17, 1/8)
• Comfort leaders: 1st subjective comfort in 2025 Motor LRR test (205/55 R16, 1/7) and 2nd subjective comfort in 2023 Tire Reviews touring test (205/55 R16, 2/13)
Handling Balance (Especially Wet Handling / Laptime-Type Disciplines) Moderate Details
• Wet handling wins/near-wins: 1st wet handling in 2025 AMS sustainability test (215/55 R17, 1/6) and 1st wet handling in 2020 Teknikens Värld (225/50 R17, 1/10)
• Top wet lateral performance: 1st wet circle in 2021 ViBilagare (225/45 R17, 1/8), 2nd wet circle in 2026 autozurnal (215/55 R18, +0.9% from best), and 2nd wet circle in 2023 Tire Reviews touring test (205/55 R16, +0.6% from best)
• Dry handling strength: 1st dry handling in 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate (205/55 R16, 1/12) and 2nd dry handling in 2025 Motor LRR test (205/55 R16, +0.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight & Curved) Strong Details
• Curved aquaplaning near-bottom in 2026 autozurnal (215/55 R18): 9/10 (+19.7% from best) and straight aquaplaning 7/10 (+10.6%)
• Weak straight aquaplaning trend in large-field tests: 19/21 in 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16, +6.7%), 27/50 in 2023 ADAC (205/55 R16, +7.4%), and 17/20 in 2021 AutoBild 16" (205/55 R16, +7.0%)
• Also below average in other tests: straight aquaplaning 10/12 in 2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate (205/55 R16, +14.3%) and 8/10 in 2020 Teknikens Värld (225/50 R17, +7.0%)
Wet Braking Consistency (Variable; Can Drop to Lower Mid-Pack) Moderate Details
• Major outlier poor wet braking in 2024 AutoBild (205/55 R16): 16/21 (+13.2% from best) and 17/55 in the 2024 market overview braking round (+13.2%)
• Weak wet braking in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17): 9/16 (+16.8%) and concrete wet braking 10/16 (+19.7%)
• Poor wet braking seen in smaller tests too: 7/8 in 2023 Motor (205/55 R16, +16.6%) and 6/8 in 2021 ViBilagare (225/45 R17, +9.5%)
Dry Braking (Typically Mid-Pack Rather Than Class-Leading) Moderate Details
• 12/16 dry braking in 2026 ADAC (225/50 R17): +7.1% from best
• 13/50 dry braking in 2023 ADAC (205/55 R16): +5.0% from best
• 17/22 dry braking in 2022 AutoBild (215/55 R17): +3.1% from best
• 14/20 dry braking in 2021 AutoBild 16" (205/55 R16): +5.9% from best
Purchase Price / Upfront Cost Minor Details
• High price rankings despite strong value-per-mile: 44/50 price in 2023 ADAC (205/55 R16, +144.4% from best) and 13/16 price in 2024 ADAC (215/55 R17, +75.8%)
• 12/13 price in 2023 Tire Reviews touring test (205/55 R16, +92.3%) and 19/21 price in 2022 AutoBild (215/55 R17, +78.3%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 autozurnal Eco Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Hankook iON Evo

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 took the third spot on the podium as an excellent, well-rounded performer. It demonstrated top-tier efficiency by taking first place in both laboratory rolling ...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Subj. Dry Handling, Energy Consumption, Rolling Resistance, Wet Circle

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning

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