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Comparison: GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than GoodYear (74%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 78% of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficientgrip Performance 2 and the UltraContact NXT were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 84% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (2)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
motor motor
Summer
2025 205/55 R16 View
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
58%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Continental UltraContact NXT
46%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Wet Braking
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
71%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Wet Handling
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Wet Circle Cornering
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
1%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Aquaplaning Cross
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
76%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Best in category: Bridgestone Turanza 6 (93.8%)
Dry Performance
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Continental UltraContact NXT
76%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Dry Braking
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
58%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Handling
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
79%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Lane Change
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Falken E.Ziex (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
34%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Noise Exterior
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
34%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Economy
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
60%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Rolling Resistance
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
60%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.

Dimensions and prices

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