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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Test Results

Tested 2013 to 2019 13 publications

Tested 39 times by independent publications, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance has taken 5 test wins with an average finish of 5th. Its strongest discipline is Rolling Resistance, beating 83% of the field across 5 tests; its weakest is Noise, at 46% across 6 tests.

  • 39Independent tests
  • 5Test wins
  • 15Podium finishes
  • 5thAverage finish
  • 71%Field beaten on average
  • 13Publications
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

39 tests, 2013 to 2019

0%50%100%2013201420152016201720182019Average 71%2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P3 of 16, Beat 87% of the field2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P4 of 19, Beat 83% of the field2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P3 of 54, Beat 96% of the field2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test (2013): P2 of 12, Beat 91% of the field2013 Test World Summer Tire Test (2013): P1 of 13, Beat 100% of the field2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tire Shootout (2014): P5 of 50, Beat 92% of the field2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tire Test (2014): P5 of 15, Beat 71% of the field2014 Test World Summer Tire Test (2014): P7 of 16, Beat 60% of the field2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test (2014): P1 of 17, Beat 100% of the field2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2014): P6 of 16, Beat 67% of the field2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2014): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2014 Auto Express Winter Tire Test (2014): P10 of 10, Beat 0% of the field2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2015): P1 of 12, Beat 100% of the field2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 (2015): P2 of 19, Beat 94% of the field2015 European Tire Test 185/60R14 (2015): P2 of 16, Beat 93% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P7 of 54, Beat 88% of the field2015 Test World Summer Tire Test (2015): P4 of 15, Beat 79% of the field2015 AMS Performance Tire Test (2015): P3 of 9, Beat 75% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P11 of 18, Beat 41% of the field2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16 Technical Tire Test (2015): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2016): P4 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2016 Market Overview - Braking Test (2016): P5 of 50, Beat 92% of the field2016 AutoBild Summer Tire Test (2016): P4 of 15, Beat 79% of the field2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test (2017): P4 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2017 AZ Summer Tire Test (2017): P3 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2017 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2017): P6 of 11, Beat 50% of the field2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tire Test (2018): P4 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2018 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2018): P12 of 16, Beat 27% of the field2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview (2018): P11 of 51, Beat 78% of the field2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test (2018): P10 of 20, Beat 53% of the field2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tire Test (2018): P1 of 12, Beat 91% of the field2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tire Test (2018): P6 of 11, Beat 50% of the field2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test (2018): P3 of 16, Beat 85% of the field2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2019): P4 of 16, Beat 80% of the field2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test (2019): P4 of 11, Beat 50% of the field2019 ACE Summer Tire Test (2019): P6 of 9, Beat 25% of the field2019 Swedish Summer Tire Test (2019): P3 of 13, Beat 83% of the field2019 NAF Summer Tire Test (2019): P6 of 7, Beat 17% of the field2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test (2019): P10 of 15, Beat 36% 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 71%
The latest test

2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test P10 of 15

Strong: Dry Braking, Wet Braking Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Record by discipline

Where the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 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 8 P5.3 of 13.5 62% -
Dry Handling 6 P5.8 of 13.8 55% -
Subj. Dry Handling 2 P3 of 12 81% -
Wet
Wet Braking 8 P6.1 of 13.5 54% 1
Wet Handling 6 P6 of 13.8 57% -
Subj. Wet Handling 2 P2.5 of 12 88% 1
Straight Aqua 6 P3.5 of 12.2 73% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P9 of 11 20% -
Noise Weak 6 P7.2 of 13.8 46% -
Value
Wear 1 P15 of 20 26% -
Value 1 P19 of 20 5% -
Rolling Resistance Strong 5 P3 of 12 83% 1

Head-to-head record

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

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental Premium Contact 5 28 shared: 13 ahead, 15 behind 28 13 15 - 46%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 26 shared: 12 ahead, 14 behind 26 12 14 - 46%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 22 shared: 16 ahead, 6 behind 22 16 6 - 73%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 19 shared: 17 ahead, 2 behind 19 17 2 - 89%
Nokian Line 15 shared: 15 ahead, 0 behind 15 15 0 - 100%
Michelin Primacy 3 14 shared: 7 ahead, 7 behind 14 7 7 - 50%
Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 14 shared: 5 ahead, 7 behind 14 5 7 2 42%
Fulda EcoControl HP 13 shared: 10 ahead, 3 behind 13 10 3 - 77%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue 12 shared: 7 ahead, 4 behind 12 7 4 1 64%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 11 shared: 9 ahead, 2 behind 11 9 2 - 82%
Apollo Alnac 4g 10 shared: 9 ahead, 1 behind 10 9 1 - 90%
Nexen N Blue HD+ 10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind 10 8 2 - 80%
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco 9 shared: 7 ahead, 2 behind 9 7 2 - 78%
Hankook Ventus Prime2 9 shared: 7 ahead, 2 behind 9 7 2 - 78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind 9 2 7 - 22%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Sava intensa hp 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind 8 3 5 - 38%
Firestone RoadHawk 8 shared: 3 ahead, 5 behind 8 3 5 - 38%

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 Predecessor 8 1 6th 51%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance This tire 39 5 5th 71%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Successor 28 4 5th 66%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 39 tests. Updated September 2, 2025.

Across 39 tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance demonstrates consistently strong wet and balanced summer performance with multiple test wins and frequent top-five finishes. It excels in wet braking and wet handling, often pairing short stopping distances with confident subjective control, and typically shows competitive aquaplaning resistance and rolling resistance. Dry performance is solid-to-good, with occasional top-tier braking and stable handling, underpinning reliable everyday safety.

Weaknesses appear in variability: some tests show mid-pack to weak wet braking/handling and average noise and comfort, plus inconsistent value/wear outcomes. Despite a few outliers (e.g., lower placements in certain 2018-2019 tests), the broader pattern is positive, including several overall wins and podiums, indicating a mature, well-rounded touring tire best suited to wet-biased climates.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Noise/Comfort Moderate
    Details
    • 7/8 noise (+1.1%) in 2019 NAF
    • 7/11 noise (+2.1%) and 9/11 subjective comfort (+30%) in 2019 AMS SUV
    • 12/20 noise (+2.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch
  • Value and Wear Consistency Moderate
    Details
    • Value 19/20 and price 17/20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (expensive vs best)
    • Wear 15/20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (+29.7% from best)
  • Result Variability in Wet Subtests Minor
    Details
    • 2018 AZ: 9/9 wet braking (+15.3% from best) despite usually strong wet performance
    • 2019 NAF: mid-pack wet braking 5/8 (+5.3%) and wet handling 6/8 (+2.3%)
  • Straight-line Dry Braking Variability Minor
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch: 11/20 dry braking (+8.7%)
    • 2019 NAF: 7/8 dry braking (+4.9%)
  • Behavior at the limit Moderate in 2 of 24 tests
    Details
  • Tread life Moderate in 2 of 24 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 24 tests
    Details
  • Steering feel Moderate in 2 of 24 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance (24 tests) and 218 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Wet grip strength in 13 of 24 tests 73 praise, 16 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 9 of 24 tests 79 praise, 11 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 4 of 24 tests 72 praise, 7 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance strength in 17 of 24 tests 37 praise, 3 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry braking strength in 5 of 24 tests 17 praise, 6 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling strength in 8 of 24 tests 14 praise, 3 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • High-speed stability strength in 1 of 24 tests 4 praise, 11 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Cold-weather grip strength in 1 of 24 tests 0 praise, 5 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 4 praise, 44 criticise of 218 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 39

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

2019 6 tests
P6 of 7 Beat 17% of the field

2019 NAF Summer Tire Test

NAF 205/55 R16

StrongRolling Resistance WeakDry BrakingNoise WinnerContinental Premium Contact 6

P4 of 11 Beat 50% of the field

2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

Auto Motor Und Sport 215/55 R17

StrongSubj. Wet HandlingStraight Aqua WinnerNokian WetProof

2018 7 tests
2017 3 tests
2016 3 tests
2015 8 tests
P4 of 15 Beat 79% of the field

2015 Test World Summer Tire Test

Test World 205/55 R16

The Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance handled wet tests without difficulty, but in the dry their response was somewhat slower, especially in the case of an emergency maneuver. However, the tires were quite predictable. Rolling resistance was the lowest in the test and they are also very quiet tires.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 5

2014 7 tests
P10 of 10 Beat 0% of the field

2014 Auto Express Winter Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

An unsurprisingly fail in all snow tests, the summer tire needed an extra 16 feet to stop under wet braking. Slight edge on the winters in the cold dry tests

WinnerContinental WinterContact TS 850

P2 of 10 Beat 89% of the field

2014 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

As with most Goodyear tires, the Efficientgrip Performance really excelled in the wet tests, and blended the best rolling resistance on test with low cabin noise too. Slightly let down subjectively in the dry, the Goodyear wasn't the sharpest tire on test, or the grippiest, but it was only a fraction off the pace.

WinnerDunlop Sport BluResponse

P6 of 16 Beat 67% of the field

2014 Auto Review Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

Auto Review 205/55 R16

Goodyear tires are traditionally strong on the asphalt, and the EfficientGrip Performance is no exception. Handling on the track they are only slightly behind the test leader, Continental, only 0.3 seconds over 1 miles. On the steering wheel the car reacts smoothly and accurately. And only when braking occurs uncertainty - the wheels are locked early. With a speed of 50 mph Octavia stops almost five meters further than tires Continental! On dry roads the situation is reversed - with brakes all good, but in the corners reactions become "smeared." This soft and quiet tires, and we would recommend them if you want a quiet, comfortable ride.

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 5

P7 of 16 Beat 60% of the field

2014 Test World Summer Tire Test

Test World 205/55 R16

The Goodyear has the lowest rolling resistance of tires tested. Combine fuel efficiency with high traction on wet surfaces - a very difficult task, and Goodyear perfectly coped with it. Grip on the wet track was optimal and manageable. The Goodyears only weakness was aquaplaning, which caused it to lose a number of positions in the overall results

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 5

2013 5 tests
P1 of 13 Beat 100% of the field

2013 Test World Summer Tire Test

Test World 205/55 R16

Goodyear scored first place for having raised the bar to a new level with regards to a low rolling resistance and high wet grip. The EfficientGrip Performance was excellent in all the tests, good handling and speed on wet roads, good ride quality in the dry and cope well with sudden direction changes. Perhaps the only negative is a comparatively average aquaplaning resistance.

P2 of 12 Beat 91% of the field

2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

Auto Zeitung 215/55 R16

As with all Goodyear products, the new EfficientGrip Performance shines with its safety related qualities, taking second in this test

WinnerDunlop Sport BluResponse

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