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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

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 (84%) than GoodYear (69%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 78% of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the Efficientgrip Performance 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
motor motor
Summer
2025 205/55 R16 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
46%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
58%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Wet Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
1%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
76%
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza 6 (93.8%)
Dry Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
76%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
58%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Falken E.Ziex (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
34%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
34%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Economy
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
60%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Rolling Resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
60%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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