Across 223 reviews averaging 75.1%, most owners describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance as a quiet, comfortable tire with strong everyday grip in both the wet and dry, and many also notice improved fuel economy. The main recurring drawback is its notably soft sidewalls: around one in five owners report vague steering, a floaty feel or reduced confidence, particularly when driving briskly or at higher speeds. Tread life is more divisive than other areas, with near as many owners disappointed in wear as those praising long mileage.
What owners mention most counted across 218 reviews
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Upgraded from Falken ZEIX 914 ecorun to these, or so I thought. The Sidewalls are too soft for a BMW E46 330d and made the back end of the car all wobbly and unpredictable. In addition to that the torque of the car made these tires lose traction in the wet or the dry, so much so that after 2 days my car went back in to the tire shop to have them taken off and replaced with Falkens.
Had these fitted in the summer of 2014 and loved them! They are quiet and seem to have a good grip in wet and dry conditions.
On boxing day 2014 we had about 4inches of snow and I soon found out that these tires are dangerous in the snow with zero grip under braking and up hill driving.
Yes I know its a summer tire and isn't designed for snow but if you happen to be caught out in the snow in these then you are in for a terrifying ride!!!
Bought two after one punctured Continental Sport Contact 5 front tires on my Lexus IS220D...Conti's had 4mm remaining after 20,000 miles, Goodyears just replaced after 10,000 as both down to 3mm...Definately more comfortable than Conti's but very poor wear! Can't understand the reviews showing good wear compared to Conti's, care driven carefully not pushed.
I drive in mixed-mode. Especially city and wet . These wheels are wonderful : increased comfort and wet grip is 10/10 . They are softer than the Michelin Energy Saver. As will last remains to prove
On a small hatchback, driven carefully, front tires lasted less than 14K miles. I had not expected this and was both appalled and very shocked to be told that the front tires were bordering on illegal after so few miles.
No, I will not be buying these again.
Just had a pair of these fitted to my Citroen C4 and the feel great, low noise and give confidence when cornering or breaking.
They appear to be relatively made from a soft compound so i can really comment on wear yet but i suspect they could wear quickly if driven hard often.
I did some shopping around and found National tires to be the cheapest: £130 for the pair, fitted, balanced and disposal all included.
The ratings for this tire are very good for wet conditions, noise & fuel efficiency compared to others in the same price range.
Overall I am very happy with these and would recommend these to anyone.
