P3 of 8
Beat 71% of the field
2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test
Recommended.
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV Test Results
Tested 2016 to 2018
5 publications
Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 2nd.
- 5Independent tests
- 2Test wins
- 5Podium finishes
- 2ndAverage finish
- 84%Field beaten on average
- 5Publications
5 tests, 2016 to 2018
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 84%
Record by discipline
Where the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV 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 | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Dry Handling | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Wet Handling | 1 | P2 of 8 | 86% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P4 of 8 | 57% | - |
| Grass Traction | 1 | P5 of 8 | 43% | - |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P8 of 8 | 0% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Noise | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Rolling Resistance | 1 | P7 of 8 | 14% | - |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pirelli Scorpion Verde
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nokian Line SUV
4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind
|
4 | 3 | 1 | - | 75% |
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 SUV This tire | 5 | 2 | 2nd | 84% |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 SUV Successor | 1 | 0 | 5th | 43% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 5 tests. Updated November 11, 2025.
The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV delivers consistently high summer-test results with an average overall position of 2 across five tests, including two overall wins (ADAC 2017 1/15, AMS 2016 1/9) and two podiums (ACE 2017 2/11, Off Road 2016 3/6). Patterns indicate a well-balanced road-focused tire with standout dry performance and competitive wet handling/braking, often praised for overall balance. Weaknesses emerge in aquaplaning resistance, rolling resistance, and some off-road traction categories, plus occasional pricing disadvantages in larger sizes.
Overall, it's a top-tier choice for on-road SUV use, excelling in dry conditions and maintaining solid wet safety, but less suited for heavy off-road or efficiency-focused buyers.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Strong
Details
- 2016 AMS: test winner with shortest dry braking distances
- 2018 All Road: 2nd in dry handling (+0.6% from best)
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Wet Weather Performance
Moderate
Details
- 2018 All Road: 2nd in wet handling (+0.5% from best)
- 2018 All Road: 4th in wet braking (+5.2% from best)
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Overall Balance/All-Round Ability
Strong
Details
- 2017 ADAC: 1/15 with "all-round balanced performance"
- 2016 Off Road: described as a very strong all-round tire; 3/6 overall
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Comfort/Noise
Moderate
Details
- 2016 Off Road: quietest tire on test
- 2018 All Road: External noise 68.6 dB (mid-pack 6/8) indicating acceptable refinement across sizes
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Steering feel
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
good lateral stability and steering response
- 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tire Test (2018)
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Dry grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
strong in the dry
- 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test (2017)
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Wet grip
Minor
in 1 of 3 tests
Details
top marks in the wet
- 2017 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test (2017)
Performance Weaknesses
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
Details
- 2016 AMS: only weakness highlighted in aquaplaning tests
- 2018 All Road: Straight aquaplaning 6/8 (+4.4% from best)
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Efficiency/Rolling Resistance
Moderate
Details
- 2016 Off Road: high rolling resistance noted
- 2018 All Road: Rolling resistance 7/8 (+14.8% from best)
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Off-Road Traction (Mud/Grass)
Moderate
Details
- 2018 All Road: Mud traction 8/8 (+18.7% from best)
- 2018 All Road: Grass traction 5/8 (+10.7% from best)
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Price/Value in Larger Sizes
Minor
Details
- 2018 All Road: Price 7/8 (+94.4% from best)
- 2016 Off Road: strengths acknowledged but efficiency drawbacks may impact running costs
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV (3 tests) and 28 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Dry grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 15 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet grip strength in 1 of 3 tests 14 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 3 tests 8 praise, 2 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 1 of 3 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire
- Puncture resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 5 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 0 praise, 4 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Noise as it wears no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
- Even wear no test mentions it 0 praise, 3 criticise of 28 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 5
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2018 1 test
2017 2 tests
P2 of 11
Beat 90% of the field
P1 of 15
Beat 100% of the field
2016 2 tests
P3 of 6
Beat 60% of the field
2016 Off Road Summer SUV Tire Test
Recommended
P1 of 9
Beat 100% of the field
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