Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (2026)

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 (88%) than GoodYear (82%). The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 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 (88%) 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.