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Goodyear EfficientGrip Test Results

Tested 2010 to 2012 7 publications

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Goodyear EfficientGrip has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 6th.

  • 8Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 2Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 51%Field beaten on average
  • 7Publications
Goodyear EfficientGrip

8 tests, 2010 to 2012

0%50%100%201020112012Average 51%2010 AMS Premium Brand Tire Test (2010): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2010 Auto Zeitung Premium Touring Tire Test (2010): P8 of 10, Beat 13% of the field2010 Auto Bild Eco Tire Test (2010): P4 of 5, Beat 25% of the field2011 European Summer Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2011): P12 of 14, Beat 15% of the field2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test (2011): P4 of 15, Beat 79% of the field2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire Test (2012): P7 of 15, Beat 54% of the field2012 Autoreview Touring Tire Test (2012): P6 of 9, Beat 38% of the field2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test (2012): P1 of 8, Beat 100% 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 51%
The latest test

2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test P1 of 8

Goodyear win the test thanks to their usual strong wet performance. Miles ahead of its nearest rivals in the curved aquaplaning tests and winning the straight line test, even with the score weighting adjusted to negate any unfair advantage the Goodyear still wins. Getting within 1.5% of the best in the dry, the Goodyears only drawback is a mid pack rolling resistance

Head-to-head record

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

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P7 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response 6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind 6 3 3 - 50%
Nokian V 5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind 5 0 5 - 0%
Sava intensa hp 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Michelin Energy Saver 4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind 4 2 2 - 50%
Vredestein Sportrac 3 4 shared: 1 ahead, 3 behind 4 1 3 - 25%
Continental Premium Contact 2 3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind 3 0 3 - 0%

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 Excellence Predecessor 0 - - -
Goodyear EfficientGrip This tire 8 1 6th 51%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Successor 39 5 5th 71%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 8 tests. Updated September 15, 2025.

Goodyear EfficientGrip shows mixed touring performance with a few standout results. It peaks with a test win in 2012 Auto Express (1/8) and a strong podium in 2010 AMS (2/10), highlighting balanced dry/wet handling, comfort, and low rolling resistance. However, across eight summer tests its average position is mid-pack (5.5), with several bottom-half finishes indicating inconsistency, especially in wet performance depending on test and size.

Overall, strengths cluster around comfort/efficiency and occasional strong all-round results, while weaknesses are most evident in wet handling/braking in some premium touring comparisons, dragging down consistency.

Performance Strengths

  • Overall All-Round Performance Moderate
    Details
    • 1st overall in 2012 Auto Express (1/8) in an extremely close test
    • 2nd overall in 2010 AMS (2/10) with 174/200 total score
  • Dry and Wet Handling Balance Moderate
    Details
    • 2010 AMS: Dry 86 / Wet 88 with notes 'good handling and braking on wet and dry'
    • 2012 Auto Express win in a field separated by <2% overall
  • Comfort and Efficiency Strong
    Details
    • 2010 AMS: 'good ride comfort, low rolling resistance'
    • 2010 Auto Zeitung: 'good comfortable tire' and 'good low rolling resistance'
  • Aquaplaning resistance Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Ride comfort Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet grip Minor in 1 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    Details
    • 2010 Auto Zeitung: 'Sluggish wet handling and average wet braking' leading to 8/9
    • 2010 Auto Zeitung overall comment: 'disappointing wet properties'
  • Consistency Across Tests/Sizes Moderate
    Details
    • 12/14 in 2011 ADAC (195/65 R15)
    • 6/9 in 2012 Autoreview and 7/14 in 2012 ACE despite earlier podiums
  • Competitive Standing in Eco-Focused Comparisons Minor
    Details
    • 4/5 in 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tire Test
    • Comfort/efficiency praised but overall rank low in eco-specific test
  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Wet braking Minor in 1 of 4 tests
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Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Goodyear EfficientGrip (4 tests) and 133 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Ride comfort strength in 2 of 4 tests 38 praise, 9 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry grip strength in 1 of 4 tests 32 praise, 10 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet handling weakness in 1 of 4 tests 1 praise, 6 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Steering feel strength in 1 of 4 tests 3 praise, 17 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Behavior at the limit strength in 1 of 4 tests 0 praise, 3 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Sidewall stiffness no test mentions it 2 praise, 11 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Puncture resistance no test mentions it 0 praise, 12 criticise of 133 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 8

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

2012 3 tests
P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2012 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

Auto Express 205/55 R16

Goodyear win the test thanks to their usual strong wet performance. Miles ahead of its nearest rivals in the curved aquaplaning tests and winning the straight line test, even with the score weighting adjusted to negate any unfair advantage the Goodyear still wins. Getting within 1.5% of the best in the dry, the Goodyears only drawback is a mid pack rolling resistance

2011 2 tests
P4 of 15 Beat 79% of the field

2011 Finnish ECO Touring Tire Test

205/55 r16

The Goodyear EfficientGrip wins the rolling resistance test and finishes a strong 4th. Its quiet comfortable nature means it's not the sharpest handling tire in the group but a good all rounder

WinnerContinental Premium Contact 2

2010 3 tests

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