Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Goodyear (75%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 38% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (50%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia.