EGP2 outlasts and outbrakes its predecessor — the original still serves where the new generation doesn't fit.
Within Goodyear's passenger tyre range, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 and the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance occupy different moments in the brand's development — one is the current benchmark, the other its predecessor still available across a wide size catalogue. Understanding what changed between generations explains which one belongs on your car. The original Efficient Grip Performance was a solid, balanced summer tyre with notably strong aquaplaning resistance and respectable dry dynamics. The Efficientgrip Performance 2 builds on that foundation and advances it substantially — with dramatically better tread life, improved wet braking, quieter cabin behaviour, and a fuel efficiency profile that earned it OE fitment on the Renault Mégane E-TECH. These are not rivals; they are a before-and-after story, and knowing where each sits helps buyers who find the original still listed in their size make an informed call.
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Efficient Grip Performance
These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.
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