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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Nokian WetProof (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 66% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian WetProof also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Nokian
WetProof
Number of tests
22
14
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
5.6
Latest test
2026
2023
Available sizes
88
47

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Nokian WetProof
93%
Dry handling - objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
85%
Dry Handling Objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
97%
Dry Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
91%
Safety
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
99%
Nokian WetProof
90%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Nokian WetProof
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Nokian WetProof
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Nokian WetProof
96%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Nokian WetProof
96%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Wet handling - objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Nokian WetProof
97%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Nokian WetProof
98%
Wet safety
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian WetProof
94%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian WetProof
99%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
87%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Nokian WetProof
95%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Nokian WetProof
86%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Nokian WetProof
92%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Nokian WetProof
81%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
74%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian WetProof
96%

Tread pattern comparison

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Nokian WetProof
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 7 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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