Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV - Test Results
Test Statistics
6
Tests Completed3rd
Average Position1st
Best Result4th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV delivers consistently strong, well-balanced summer performance with an emphasis on comfort, low noise, and efficiency. Across six SUV-focused tests it averages 2.5th overall, including two overall wins (2021, 2022) and frequent top-three finishes, while earning AutoBild's Green Tire 2025 seal for its environmental balance. Wet and dry handling are reliably competitive, subjective feel is frequently best-in-test, and rolling resistance and wear are strong for an SUV tire, aiding range/efficiency.
Key weaknesses are dry braking that trends mid-pack and aquaplaning resistance that sits around the middle, plus relatively high purchase price in several tests. Nevertheless, its combination of quietness, comfort, efficiency, and secure wet/dry handling makes it a top-tier all-rounder for SUVs and EVs.
Performance Strengths
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Comfort and Noise
Strong
• 1st place external noise in 2021 All Road SUV test (69 dB)
• 1st place external noise in 2022 AutoBild SUV test (62.8 dB)
• Quietest tire by a huge margin in 2023 AutoBild (67.3 dB, 1/12)
• 1st in subjective comfort in 2025 EV test (8 points) -
Overall Consistency and Awards
Strong
• Overall 1/10 in 2021 All Road SUV test
• Overall 1/11 in 2022 AutoBild SUV test
• Overall 2/9 in 2021 Tire Reviews SUV test
• Overall 3/8 in 2025 EV test; awarded AutoBild 'Green Tire 2025' -
Wet Weather Performance
Moderate
• 2nd wet braking in 2023 (52.1 m, +4.4%)
• 2nd wet handling in 2021 (69.22 s, +0.3%)
• Top-5 wet across 2022 AutoBild (wet braking 4/11, wet handling 5/11, wet circle 4/11)
• 3rd wet handling and 4th wet braking in 2025 EV (+2.0% / +7.1%) -
Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Range / Wear)
Strong
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2021 Tire Reviews (7.13 kg/t, +7.9%)
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2022 AutoBild (7.17 kg/t, +5%)
• 1st wear in 2025 EV (49,050 km) and 'Green Tire 2025' award
• 3rd rolling resistance in 2021 All Road (7.56 kg/t, +8%) -
Dry and Subjective Handling
Moderate
• 2nd dry handling in 2021 All Road (102.3 km/h, +0.5%)
• 3rd dry handling in 2021 Tire Reviews (+0.5%) with 1st in subjective dry and wet handling (10/10 each)
• 3rd dry handling in 2025 EV (+1.8%) -
Light Off-road Capability (SUV-relevant)
Moderate
• 1st gravel handling in 2021 All Road (66.9 km/h)
• 1st gravel traction in 2021 Tire Reviews (20.86 m)
• Top-4 grass/mud traction positions in 2021-2022 tests
Performance Weaknesses
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Dry Braking
Strong
• 7th/12 in 2023 (36.5 m, +5.5%)
• 6th/10 in 2021 All Road (36.6 m, +3.4%)
• 7th/11 in 2022 AutoBild (35.4 m, +2.9%)
• 5th/8 in 2025 EV (35.9 m, +6.8%) -
Aquaplaning Resistance
Moderate
• Straight aquaplaning mid-pack: 7/10 in 2021 All Road (+4.5%), 7/11 in 2022 AutoBild (+3.9%), 4/8 in 2025 EV (+10.7%)
• Curved aquaplaning mid-pack: 5/9 in 2021 Tire Reviews (+11%), 7/11 in 2022 AutoBild (+4%), 4/8 in 2025 EV (+6%) -
Price/Value (Purchase Cost)
Strong
• Price 8/10 in 2021 All Road (+88.7% from best)
• Price 8/10 in 2022 AutoBild (+37.8% from best)
• Price 11/12 in 2023 AutoBild (+103.3% from best) -
Rolling Resistance Variability (EV test context)
Minor
• 4/8 rolling resistance in 2025 EV (+22% from best) despite strong RR in prior tests
• Range 3/8 in 2025 EV (+8.3% from best)
Performance Over Time
Test History
2025 EV Tire Test
2025
Winner: Hankook iON Evo
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Value, Wear
Noise, Wet Braking
Price
2022 Auto Express SUV Tire Test
2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005
2021 Tire Reviews SUV Tire Test
2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Gravel Traction, Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Noise, Dry Handling, Grass Traction, Gravel Handling, Sand Traction, Wet Braking