Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance - Test Results

Test Statistics

39

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

12th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 39 tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance demonstrates consistently strong wet and balanced summer performance with multiple test wins and frequent top-five finishes. It excels in wet braking and wet handling, often pairing short stopping distances with confident subjective control, and typically shows competitive aquaplaning resistance and rolling resistance. Dry performance is solid-to-good, with occasional top-tier braking and stable handling, underpinning reliable everyday safety.
Weaknesses appear in variability: some tests show mid-pack to weak wet braking/handling and average noise and comfort, plus inconsistent value/wear outcomes. Despite a few outliers (e.g., lower placements in certain 2018-2019 tests), the broader pattern is positive, including several overall wins and podiums, indicating a mature, well-rounded touring tire best suited to wet-biased climates.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong
• 1st place wet braking in 2019 Summer and All Season Test (205/55 R16)
• 3rd overall with strong wet metrics in 2019 AMS SUV test incl. 1st subjective wet handling and 4th wet braking (+2.0%)
• 2nd place straight aquaplaning in 2019 AMS SUV test (+1.0%)
• 2nd/20 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (+3.1%)
• Multiple overall wins/podiums historically where wet was a focus: 1st/13 Test World 2013 (wet-centric), 3rd/54 2013 braking shootout
Balanced All-Round Summer Performance Strong
• Overall wins/podiums: 1st/12 (2018 Gute Fahrt), 1st/10 (2015 Auto Bild 215/55 R16), 1st/12 (2015 ACE 205/55 R16), 1st/17 (2014 ADAC 195/65 R15), 1st/13 (2013 Test World), multiple 2nd/3rd finishes (2015 ADAC 205/55 R16 2/19; 2015 Euro 185/60 R14 2/16; 2017 AZ 3/10; 2019 Swedish 3/13)
Dry Safety (Braking/Handling) Moderate
• 2nd/18 dry braking (+0.7%) in 2019 Summer & All Season
• Top-5 dry braking/handling mix in 2018 New & Worn (4th dry braking, 5th dry handling)
• Competitive dry metrics supporting wins: 2018 Gute Fahrt 1st overall with 4th dry braking (+3.4%)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
• 1st place rolling resistance in 2018 AZ (7.76 kg/t)
• 3rd/11 rolling resistance in 2019 AMS SUV (+2.6%)
• 5/20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (+18.5%) amid large field
Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
• 2nd/11 straight aquaplaning in 2019 AMS SUV (+1.0%)
• 4/12 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Gute Fahrt (+2.4%)
• 2/20 straight aquaplaning in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (+3.1%)

Performance Weaknesses

Noise/Comfort Moderate
• 7/8 noise (+1.1%) in 2019 NAF
• 7/11 noise (+2.1%) and 9/11 subjective comfort (+30%) in 2019 AMS SUV
• 12/20 noise (+2.2%) in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch
Value and Wear Consistency Moderate
• Value 19/20 and price 17/20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (expensive vs best)
• Wear 15/20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch (+29.7% from best)
Result Variability in Wet Subtests Minor
• 2018 AZ: 9/9 wet braking (+15.3% from best) despite usually strong wet performance
• 2019 NAF: mid-pack wet braking 5/8 (+5.3%) and wet handling 6/8 (+2.3%)
Straight-line Dry Braking Variability Minor
• 2018 Auto Bild 15-inch: 11/20 dry braking (+8.7%)
• 2019 NAF: 7/8 dry braking (+4.9%)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking