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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Summer
Premium
8.7 /10 Recommended

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

GoodyearThis tyre
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
FalkenUpper-middle
ZIEX ZE310 Ecorun
6.9
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
Worse at: Interior noise, Wet circle cornering, Wet handling
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Dry handling, Wet braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Interior noise
KumhoUpper-middle
Ecsta HS52
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Comfort, Aquaplaning - cross, Exterior noise
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Dry braking, Wet braking, Dry handling
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Interior noise
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4+
7.8
Better at: Dry braking
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Interior noise, Aquaplaning - cross
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet handling
NexenBudget
N Fera Primus
7.4
Better at: Wet braking
Worse at: Exterior noise, Comfort, Wet circle cornering
FuldaBudget
SportControl 2
6.4
Better at: Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Wet handling, Wet braking
SemperitBudget
Speed-Life 3
5.5
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet braking, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Comfort, Wet circle cornering, Dry handling
BridgestonePremium
Turanza 6
8.1
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Exterior noise, Wet braking
SailunBudget
Atrezzo ZSR 2
7.6
Better at: Dry braking, Exterior noise, Wet handling
Worse at: Interior noise, Dry handling, Wet circle cornering
GoodrideBudget
Solmax 11
6.7
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet handling, Wet braking, Wet circle cornering
LinglongBudget
Sport Master 2
6.4
Better at: Dry braking, Interior noise, Exterior noise
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Dry handling, Wet handling
DebicaBudget
Presto UHP 2
Better at: Interior noise, Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross
Worse at: Wet circle cornering, Wet handling, Wet braking
VredesteinPremium
ULTRAC
4.3
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Aquaplaning - cross, Dry braking
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise, Wet circle cornering

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent overall handling with a well‐balanced design that delivers superior grip in both wet and dry conditions, including impressive wet cornering performance.

Remarkably low rolling resistance contributes to improved fuel efficiency and reduced energy loss.

Offers a quiet and comfortable ride with minimal road noise.

High durability evidenced by an extended tread life and high mileage potential.

Weaknesses

Carries a higher price point compared to many alternatives.

Aquaplaning resistance is only moderate, despite overall strong wet performance.

Some users report inconsistent dry braking with extended braking distances and a non‐linear steering feel, which can affect high-speed control.

History

Efficient Grip Performance2016–20235.0Efficient Grip Performance 22020–20268.7
2020

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was launched and replaced Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance.

2020
1× Tested
Teknikens225/50 R17#2
2021
5× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#4Satisfactory
Firmenauto195/55 R16#4Satisfactory
GTÜ225/45 R17#9Recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#10Good
Autobild205/55 R16#13
2022
4× Tested2× Winner
ADAC185/65 R151stGood
Autobild215/55 R171stExemplary
Autozeitung215/55 R17#3Highly recommended
Autobild215/55 R17#18
2023
1× Tested1× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stGood
2024
6× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#4Exemplary
Vibilagare215/55 R17#4
Autobild225/55 R17#5Good
ACE225/45 R17#5Recommended
ADAC215/55 R17#9Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#13
2025
2× Tested
motor205/55 R16#2Recommended
Automotorsport215/55 R17#5Very good
2026
2× Tested
ADAC225/50 R17#3Good
AvD215/55 R17#3Highly recommended
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Tests (22)

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22 Tests 3× Winner 16× Recommended
ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#3 Of 16 Tyres
AvD Summer
215/55 R17
#3 Of 15 Tyres
AvD2026
3rdHighly recommended
VW T-Roc
1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended
2.Continental UltraContact NXTHighly recommended
4.Michelin Primacy 5Highly recommended
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
225/55 R17
#5 Of 10 Tyres
ACE Summer
225/45 R17
#5 Of 10 Tyres
ACE2024
5thRecommended
Opel Astra
1.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended
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4.Pirelli Cinturato P7Highly recommended
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#9 Of 16 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#13 Of 55 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
Winner
Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
Winner
Autozeitung Summer
215/55 R17
#3 Of 10 Tyres
3rdHighly recommended
Ford Puma
1.Bridgestone Turanza T005Highly recommended
2.Vredestein UltracHighly recommended
4.Michelin Primacy 4Highly recommended
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#18 Of 51 Tyres
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 15 Tyres
Firmenauto Summer
195/55 R16
#4 Of 11 Tyres
GTÜ Summer
225/45 R17
#9 Of 9 Tyres
GTÜ2021
9thRecommended
VW Golf
1.Nexen N Fera SportHighly recommended
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#13 Of 53 Tyres

Sizes (38)

185/65 R15From £87

2 Variants

8892HTXL
mytyres.co.ukBest£87
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195/65 R15From £65

3 Variants

9195VHXL
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Ratings

Tested 17× By professional organizations

Highly recommended6× (35%)
Satisfactory11× (65%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.9xxx/xx R17 9.2185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.0215/xx Rxx 9.7225/xx Rxx 8.5

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