Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Firestone Roadhawk 2 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71

Today, we bring a head-to-head comparison between Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance and Bridgestone Turanza T005, two summer tyres that have accumulated positive reviews in the tyre testing community. Both are highly respected products, from Goodyear and Bridgestone respectively.

The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, made in Slovenia, stands out in terms of dry handling, an impressive feature cited across Autoklub CR, ACE, and AutoMotorSport tests. It also presents strong performance in wet handling, providing a solid performance in both dry and wet conditions. Nevertheless, it must be noted that this model has since been succeeded by its newer version, the Efficient Grip Performance 2.

On the other hand, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 manufactured across four countries (Hungary, Poland, France, Italy), shows a strong balance in both dry and wet conditions. It notably excels in rolling resistance and wet circle cornering, recognized in its high positioning in the Autoklub CR tests. Its dry driving behavior, dry steering response, and dry handling also appear as strengths across several tyre test results.

In direct mutual comparison across the five testing platforms, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 frequently clinches higher positions. It notably tops the list in the ADAC test, with complementary appraisal for its wet handling, and retains a high position across AutoMotorSport and Autobild tests.

The Efficient Grip Performance by Goodyear has an average position of 6.6 across all tests, its best result being the fourth position in ACE and ADAC tests. However, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shines brighter, with an average position of 2.4 and featuring in the top 3 in four out of five tests.

Our Verdict: Considering the average rating calculated from our data, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance stands proudly with 84%, whilst Bridgestone Turanza T005 further advances with an impressive 89% rating. Although both tyres put up a worthy performance, if one is to choose based on the results of the tests, Bridgestone Turanza T005 would come up as the top pick for its all-round performance in both dry and wet conditions.

Bear in mind that everyone's driving style and preferences are unique. So, make your choice based on what best aligns with the characteristics you prioritize, whether it's dry handling, wet handling, rolling resistance, or a broad strong performance.