Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Reviews - Page 13
Given 56%
while driving a
Lexus IS220D
(225/45 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 average miles
Very disappointed in these tires (on the Front of Lexus IS220D), lasted less than 10,000 miles compared to previous tires (Conti Sport 5s) which lasted over 25,000 miles...definitely softer ride but poor feedback/grip compared to the Conti's too! Just had two new conti's fitted for £94 each which I consider very good value.
Given 97%
while driving a
Toyota Corolla
(205/55 R16 V)
on a combination of roads
for 3,000 easy going miles
I have been driving with these tires for 5k km. my previous tire was Dunlop sp sport 1. First thing I noticed that Goodyear is very quiet and comfortable. So far I am happy with the wear but it is early to make a comment. At the highway there's almost no noise. I would buy again for sure.
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Mazda MX5
(205/50 R16 W)
on mostly country roads
for 100 average miles
Decided on the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance for my MX5 mk3 after reading countless tire test reviews. Not done a significant mileage yet so can't give a numerical score in any area but must comment on the most obvious and immediate observation - these tires are so much quieter than the Yokohama Advan A11A tires they replace. With the hood up the lower noise level is significant. The ride is much more comfortable too. When I put some serious miles on them I'll complete this review.
Given 27%
while driving a
Volvo S80 D5
(225/50 R17 W)
on a combination of roads
for 500 average miles
These tires are cheap and nasty.
The biggest problem is their softness which robs the car of any steering feel to the point they make the car feel it's under steering badly or the road is icy. It's ruined the handling of the car and the steering feel and high speed A roads are now a dangerous activity - really disappointed.
I deeply regret buying these and am currently in the process of getting a refund.
The biggest problem is their softness which robs the car of any steering feel to the point they make the car feel it's under steering badly or the road is icy. It's ruined the handling of the car and the steering feel and high speed A roads are now a dangerous activity - really disappointed.
I deeply regret buying these and am currently in the process of getting a refund.
Given 70%
while driving a
Mazda 6
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 12,000 average miles
Don't know whether I have been unlucky but have had six new tires and two punctures in a year, more than any other tire in my driving life. not sure whether this is due to low profile tires or the Goodyear compound?
Given 79%
while driving a
Opel Astra G
(190/60 R15 H)
on mostly town
for 3,000 average miles
Imagine a date with a nice, cute girl who is easy-going, and makes you fell comfortable from the very first moment. And this date is getting even beter as the situation gets wet...
Okay, let's get a bit more scientific. If you're switching from a high-rolling-resistance tire, the first thing you'll notice is how easy the car rolls on these Goodyears. Because of the hectic trips I've done on these I can't really tell how much fuel you can save, but I experienced a side effect of low rolling resistance: if you lift the throttle, the car won't slow as much as it used to, so brake wear will be higher as you have to use it more. It can be a bit annoying in town, but after you got accustomed to this, you will be able to think ahead.
And there are more good news: the grip limits are very high. You can throw the car into a corner at any reasonable (and even a bit more than reasonable) speeds whitout saying a little prayer before, and you will come out on the other end in one piece. And it applies to wet conditions too. These tires grip like hell in rainy conditions. Considering that these are eco tires, I believe miracles have happened when they designed them.
Other reviewers mentioned how comfortable these tires are, and I strongly agree with them. The soft sidewalls do the trick well and make the ride very smooth which is useful if there are bad roads in your country. If you really like a plush ride, put them on a Citroën with hydropneumatic suspension (that's something I really would like to try).
Any drawbacks? Well, since nothing is perfect, there must be something. And there is. Because of the soft structure the road feedback is gone almost completely of the already not-so-communicative Astra. I wouldn't put these on a driver's car (by which I mean nothing more than a Ford Focus in this review). They soak up pretty much everything coming from the road, which is not always bad, but most of the time I miss the lost information.
A few reviews earlier someone with the same car with same tire size said these tires are good in terms of progressiveness, but I disagree. I believe the Firestone F700s I had earlier are better in this area (read my review if you want to). Even the 185/65 Dunlop Winter Response 2s (my winter set, you can read my review of them too) are better. Without the feedback I can't really feel when they are gone. Luckily the grip keeps you out of trouble, but if you want to find the limits, get your reflexes ready to get everything sorted again because it won't warn you when it gets too much.
Conclusion: if you want a tire which has low rolling resistance, grippy and comfy, look no further, this is the perfect choice. But if you aren't looking for the travelling pleasure, but the driving pleasure, forget the EfficientGrip Performance. Would I buy them again? Well, I believe they suit the car well, and Rational Me loves them, but Petrolhead Me wants to get rid of them. To make peace, I'd chose the ContiEcoContact 5, and Dunlop's SP Sport BluResponse seems to be a good option as well, but I won't throw this set away. Instead I'll try to enjoy the benefits. And no, I didn't regret buying them, so they will go with the car (if they last long enough).
Okay, let's get a bit more scientific. If you're switching from a high-rolling-resistance tire, the first thing you'll notice is how easy the car rolls on these Goodyears. Because of the hectic trips I've done on these I can't really tell how much fuel you can save, but I experienced a side effect of low rolling resistance: if you lift the throttle, the car won't slow as much as it used to, so brake wear will be higher as you have to use it more. It can be a bit annoying in town, but after you got accustomed to this, you will be able to think ahead.
And there are more good news: the grip limits are very high. You can throw the car into a corner at any reasonable (and even a bit more than reasonable) speeds whitout saying a little prayer before, and you will come out on the other end in one piece. And it applies to wet conditions too. These tires grip like hell in rainy conditions. Considering that these are eco tires, I believe miracles have happened when they designed them.
Other reviewers mentioned how comfortable these tires are, and I strongly agree with them. The soft sidewalls do the trick well and make the ride very smooth which is useful if there are bad roads in your country. If you really like a plush ride, put them on a Citroën with hydropneumatic suspension (that's something I really would like to try).
Any drawbacks? Well, since nothing is perfect, there must be something. And there is. Because of the soft structure the road feedback is gone almost completely of the already not-so-communicative Astra. I wouldn't put these on a driver's car (by which I mean nothing more than a Ford Focus in this review). They soak up pretty much everything coming from the road, which is not always bad, but most of the time I miss the lost information.
A few reviews earlier someone with the same car with same tire size said these tires are good in terms of progressiveness, but I disagree. I believe the Firestone F700s I had earlier are better in this area (read my review if you want to). Even the 185/65 Dunlop Winter Response 2s (my winter set, you can read my review of them too) are better. Without the feedback I can't really feel when they are gone. Luckily the grip keeps you out of trouble, but if you want to find the limits, get your reflexes ready to get everything sorted again because it won't warn you when it gets too much.
Conclusion: if you want a tire which has low rolling resistance, grippy and comfy, look no further, this is the perfect choice. But if you aren't looking for the travelling pleasure, but the driving pleasure, forget the EfficientGrip Performance. Would I buy them again? Well, I believe they suit the car well, and Rational Me loves them, but Petrolhead Me wants to get rid of them. To make peace, I'd chose the ContiEcoContact 5, and Dunlop's SP Sport BluResponse seems to be a good option as well, but I won't throw this set away. Instead I'll try to enjoy the benefits. And no, I didn't regret buying them, so they will go with the car (if they last long enough).
Given 69%
while driving a
Volkswagen 1.8 20vT Sport
(225/45 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 20,000 spirited miles
bought these for my volkswagen golf gti i almost decided not to get them fitted because the side walls were so soft i wish i had send them back.
they have warn very well but nunbs numbs the feeling of the car. i got them on offer but i will not be trying again although they are comfortable they take the fun out of driving and sometimes in the wet have really felt like they have been letting go but i'm pretty sure it's just the side walls flexing but scares yootha time to time.
they have warn very well but nunbs numbs the feeling of the car. i got them on offer but i will not be trying again although they are comfortable they take the fun out of driving and sometimes in the wet have really felt like they have been letting go but i'm pretty sure it's just the side walls flexing but scares yootha time to time.
Given 87%
while driving a
SEAT Leon
(205/55 R16 V)
on a combination of roads
for 5,000 easy going miles
Very good tire on the comfort driving zone. Not for sport driving or cars that have a sport suspension. It will cancel the feeling of that sport car.
The noise is low on the motorway. The side wall to soft it worries me and i constantly verify the tire pressure. It looks to soft, the car enter in balance if i push it side ways. Ok for comfort but not safe for sharp driving. Were- i don't drive to much on this summer tires because i use also winter tires.Also i rotate the tires each season(front with rear).
The noise is low on the motorway. The side wall to soft it worries me and i constantly verify the tire pressure. It looks to soft, the car enter in balance if i push it side ways. Ok for comfort but not safe for sharp driving. Were- i don't drive to much on this summer tires because i use also winter tires.Also i rotate the tires each season(front with rear).
Given 70%
while driving a
Renault Scenic
(205/55 R16 V)
on a combination of roads
for 15,000 average miles
I reviewed these tires after having them for about 6 six months, i said they where the best value for money tires on the market.
Now after 15k miles all four need replacing as they are on the legal UK limit and one of them has an enormous bulge on the inner wall which i have only just noticed.
That said the grip is still out-standing wet and dry.
I would not buy again as i expect more mile out of tires when driving a 1.6 Renault Scenic moderately.
I have now ordered 4 Verdestein Sportrac 5.
Now after 15k miles all four need replacing as they are on the legal UK limit and one of them has an enormous bulge on the inner wall which i have only just noticed.
That said the grip is still out-standing wet and dry.
I would not buy again as i expect more mile out of tires when driving a 1.6 Renault Scenic moderately.
I have now ordered 4 Verdestein Sportrac 5.
Given 76%
while driving a
Mazda 6
(205/55 R16 V)
on a combination of roads
for 2,000 spirited miles
These tires have received great reviews and I understand why, as they provide a very comfortable ride and feel very secure in the wet. Having said this, different tires suit different cars and personally I am not sure these suit my own car, a petrol engine 2005 Mazda 6. As others have said, the sidewalls are quite soft and on my car, the car leans more than before and on tightening curves, has increased understeer towards the limit. Certainly the wet weather grip is good and on one dual carriageway slip road, I find I can achieve the same speed in the wet as in the dry, before the front starts to push wide. I don't however like the fact that twice in the dry, the car has pushed wide, something it never did on the previous Bridgestones. Some tires suit certain cars more than others and I would trade a little of wet weather handling for the pointy chuckable handling I had on my previous tires and for that reason only probably won't buy them again.
Given 67%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf tdi
(225/45 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 9,000 easy going miles
Only lasted for 9k miles on the front. Had expected much longer from a non sports tire. Any goodyear tire i have had seem to have a very soft tire wall and makes the car handling very boaty. Disapointed and wont buy again.
Given 60%
while driving a
Volkswagen Touran tdi
(185/55 R15 H)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 average miles
Fitted these tires on the front wheels after reading the good reviews on this site of these tires. My original Continental Sport Contacts lasted for 22,000 miles, I have now covered 10,000 miles since fitting and an nearly down to the blocks. Wear away far too quickly, will not buy again.