Comparison: Continental UltraContact vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip 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%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 70% of the Continental UltraContact. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings.