The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is a premium summer touring tire aimed at predominantly on-road SUV driving, combining strong everyday comfort with impressive test-proven performance. Across independent tests it repeatedly places near the top for its balanced abilities, especially in the dry, while drivers commonly report confident grip, stable handling and a notably quiet ride when new. Overall it's a well-rounded road tire that feels secure and refined, rather than an off-road or efficiency specialist.
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Owners say71%from 32 owner reviews57% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesDry, WetValueRelative to its rivals across every test we hold
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.
How good is the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV stops 4.4% longer than premium rivals, 3.3% shorter than mid-range rivals and 19% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 69/100, and owners rate it 7.4/10 in the wet from 32 reviews.
How good is the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV stops 2.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 7.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 71/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the dry from 32 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV's rolling resistance is 5.4% higher than premium rivals, 8.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 4.9% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV last?
Based on test and owner data, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is expected to last around 28,222 miles (45,419 km).
What do owners say about the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV?
Across 32 owner ratings the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV averages 71%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.6. 18 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 61% of owners score it 70% or better.
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What is the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 70 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV?
Owners rate the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 7.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 29 reviews.
How well do the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 6.6 out of 10 for wear across 29 reviews. 18 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 15,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV again?
57% of owners say they would buy the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV again, based on the 28 owner reviews that answered the question. 25% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV's dry grip?
Of the 28 owner reviews analyzed for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV, 18 mention dry grip: 15 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Grip levels are massively increased though". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV's wet grip?
Of the 28 owner reviews analyzed for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV, 17 mention wet grip: 14 praise it (confident wet grip) and 3 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "good to average grip in wet conditions". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV's road noise?
Of the 28 owner reviews analyzed for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV, 16 mention road noise: 10 praise it (quiet) and 6 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Noise and comfort seem particularly good". Read those reviews
Questions and Answers for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
for goodyear efficient SUV 4x4 215/60 17 what is the correct tire pressure?
Tks
May 28, 2017
The tire pressure for the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is vehicle and load specific. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.
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Hi, which Is better for normal use on the road for my Land Rover Freelander TD4 2.2 4x4? : - Goodyear Efficientgrip Suv 235/65 r17 104v m+s. Show moreHi, which Is better for normal use on the road for my Land Rover Freelander TD4 2.2 4x4? :
- Goodyear Efficientgrip Suv 235/65 r17 104v m+s. ( E - C - 67db )
- Hankook DynaproHP2 (RA33) 235/65 r17 108v m+s. ( C - B - 70db )
By label it seems to be better Hankook, but by some tests (Auto Bild and others) it seems to be better Goodyear, so i don't understand which Is better. Perhaps they are similar on the same level, so it is preferible Hankook because the price Is lower. Or not?
I wait your opinion, thank you.
Best regards. Show less
May 11, 2016
Unfortunately without direct experience of either tire, like yourself we have to default to user reviews and tire tests. Both tires will be excellent tires, Goodyear are one of the best tire manufacturers in the world, and Hankook have recently been making some incredible tires. We suggest reading the reviews and finding the tire with the balance of performance that suits your driving style and usage.
Overall, drivers report the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV delivers confident on-road performance, with many praising strong dry and wet grip, stable handling, and a quiet, comfortable ride versus common OEM alternatives. Higher-scoring reviews also frequently note respectable to excellent tread life and, for some vehicles, improved fuel efficiency. However, a smaller but notable group report durability-related issues such as soft/fragile sidewalls (damage from impacts/run-flat events) and noise increasing with age, and a minority describe disappointing grip or rapid wear on their vehicles.
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Owner ratings averaged from 32 ratings
Owner score71%
Dry Grip80%
Comfort75%
Wet Grip74%
Road Feedback73%
Handling71%
Wear66%
Featured reviews
Most helpful 46%
“Terrible tire, way to soft for a crossover and got two pictures at separate times on good roads, the Sidewall of tire is also paper thin so cornering the car just slops around 40 psi running pressure,wear was atrocious...”
“On a Nissan Xtrail. Paid top price for them $220 AUD a corner. Supposedly a 90/10 road off road tire. second worst tire I've ever owned, the worst being retreads I got for free. WIthin 5,000 kms they were chewed out...”
“I'm very impressed with these tires. They offer excellent grip on dry tarmac, good to average grip in wet conditions, but they tend to aquaplane toward the end of their lifespan. The wear was fantastic; however, the...”
I bought these as I saw it in several reviews for my Nissan Qashqai. This was the worst tire I've ever bought. The wheels kept spinning whenever I tried to start the car, in every crossroad I stopped. And the same issue also had my neighbour with his Toyota Avensis. Luckily I sold the car but even the new buyer couldn't believe that these tires were 6months old and had only 12.000km in them.. My conclusion is never buy an efficient tire again, class A or B. C classification is the one to go.
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Terrible tire, way to soft for a crossover and got two pictures at separate times on good roads, the Sidewall of tire is also paper thin so cornering the car just slops around 40 psi running pressure,wear was atrocious tires were shagged at 15k and I potter around in a ford territory rarely giving it a push. At time of puncture repair I mentioned my issues with the tire and they agreed and said they had had numerous problems with them and was wondering why they had gotten such a good reputation.
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I'm very impressed with these tires. They offer excellent grip on dry tarmac, good to average grip in wet conditions, but they tend to aquaplane toward the end of their lifespan. The wear was fantastic; however, the only downside was that they tended to pick up screws and nails, with about 10-12 incidents.
Put a set of these on my 2016 VW Touareg and very impressed, handle great, plenty of grip, look great, seem to be wearing well, low noise, protect the rim. Not finding any negatives so far, highly recommend.
Just bought these in the Mid East for a Nissan Xterra Off-Road. Was looking for something more off-road oriented but they hardly ever have this size in stock here. Since rain was forecast for the first time in the year and the wife and kid were using this car I pulled the trigger and bought these. Previous tires were downright dangerous on wet, genuinely like driving on slush at best. (Dunlop Grandtrek AT22).
Comfort is okay, its somewhat better than previously but with this size sidewall and being a soft sidewall I was expecting more comfort. Noise levels seem to be a bit higher actually.
Grip levels are massively increased though. The rain didn't show up so haven't tried that yet, but on dry roads now, I haven't found the limit yet as I'm now rather concerned about accidentally rolling the car since the car isn't losing its grip when it formerly would but instead has a massive amount of body roll (it's a tall 4x4). I'm sure I'll get the courage eventually.. Previously though I'd be dramatically squealing around with loads of understeer and no worries about rolling the car. Also no longer able to spin the rear tires from a standing start. Previously that would happen anytime I applied full throttle. Both with and without holding the brakes.
Looking forward to the expected improvements in the wet, that was the main purpose of the purchase of these tires anyway. No off-road experience yet, will update when I've tried in the soft sand. Worried about the soft sidewalls though with low pressures, both for a puncture or the tire slipping off the rim. Will post a new review when I've had more time to thoroughly test them.
These tires are good on the road, they track very well with no road noise, the only downside for me is that i find the ride a bit hard on the road. Off road these tires are not very good as you would expect, they have not got the tread for mud, but saying that as long as you don't do serious off roading you will never get stuck if your vehicle is 4x4 anyway.
Changed to Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV from the Dunlop Grandtrek AT22. I could not believe how different the car drove. With the Dunlop's I always had problems, especially on wet roads. The Goodyear's were good in dry and wet and more comfortable. I had more confidence driving the car, as the tires gave me a better feeling of the car, on wet and dry surface. One time while raining, on the motorway the car in front of me started rotating while breaking due to the slippery pavement and I could break without problems. I didn't hit the car, but the car that followed me hit me as it also couldn't stop due to the slippery road. The only downside is that the tire lasted only 38,000 miles (61,000 Km). I went to change the tires and wanted to fit the same, but unfortunately they weren't available. I fitted the Michelin Primacy SUV instead as they were recommended. Let see if they will be as good as the Goodyear's.
Great all round tire really. Not the sportiest but decent road-holding and not too squidgy. Good wet grip too, and also performed well in light snow. Noise and comfort seem particularly good. They are a better in every department than the Continental 4x4 contact that they replaced, including fuel efficiency. Not had long enough to comment on wear yet.
