Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 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 Nokian WetProof has a better rating of 66% compared to 50% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance was done in 2016, compared to 2019 when was the Nokian WetProof first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance and the WetProof were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 58% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Nokian WetProof has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia and WetProof is made in Finland.