Comparison: Minerva F209 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Minerva (25%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 33% of the Minerva F209. The first tyre test of Minerva F209 was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the F209 and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.