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2. Falken e.Ziex Upper-middle
Comparison: GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Falken). Generally, GoodYear summer tyres are slightly better rated (74%) than Falken (70%). In this particular case, the Falken e.Ziex has a better rating of 90% compared to 78% of the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2. The first tyre test of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Falken e.Ziex first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Efficientgrip Performance 2 and the e.Ziex were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany and e.Ziex is made in Turkey.
| # | GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
| Falken e.Ziex
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Falken e.Ziex 3.67
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Very good2. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. Falken e.Ziex Good2. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 Recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
1. Falken e.Ziex 68%
Wet handling
2. Falken e.Ziex 69%
Aquaplaning - cross
2. Falken e.Ziex 61%
Wet circle cornering
1. Falken e.Ziex 77%
Wet side guide
2. Falken e.Ziex 73%
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
1. Falken e.Ziex 88%
Dry handling
1. Falken e.Ziex 81%
Dry lane changing
1. Falken e.Ziex 87%
Dry steering response
2. Falken e.Ziex 73%
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
1. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Comfort
1. Falken e.Ziex 78%
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
1. Falken e.Ziex 95%
Mileage
2. Falken e.Ziex 60%
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 9.4 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Rating: Very good | 9.4 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.8 | |||
| Falken E.Ziex Rating: Very good | 9.0 | 9.5 | 8.7 | 7.4 | |||
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