Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort
This head-to-head reveals a clear pattern: Toyo frequently nicks short-distance wins in dry braking and occasionally in dry handling, but Goodyear repeatedly pulls ahead in wet braking/handling consistency, rolling resistance, wear, and overall value once mileage is factored in. If you prioritize long-term running costs and wet-road confidence, the data points one way; if you want lower upfront cost and crisp dry stops, it points another.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | eight | |
| Toyo Proxes Comfort | three |
While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Toyo Proxes Comfort purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Excellent longevity and lowest wear in multiple tests (often 50-85% higher mileage than Toyo)
- Consistently stronger wet performance (notably shorter wet braking and secure wet handling)
- Low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency
- Quiet and comfortable ride with balanced, predictable handling
- Short dry braking and frequent dry test wins
- Balanced, easygoing manners with good comfort
- Often lower purchase price
- Good aquaplaning performance in several tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort stopped the vehicle in 1.17% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.2% faster around a lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.52% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 5.56% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.86% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.22% less distance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.07% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.11% faster around a wet lap than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort scored 5% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort was 0.25% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 0.82% higher speed than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 0.31% higher speed than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 3.16% more points than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.45% quieter than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 0.86% less than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 38.13% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 28% better value based on price/1000km than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Toyo Proxes Comfort was better during six price tests. On average the Toyo Proxes Comfort cost 10.37% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: Toyo Proxes Comfort
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 10.86% lower rolling resistance than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 3.39% less fuel than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 19.24% less particle wear matter than the Toyo Proxes Comfort.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Across 99 reviews, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is most often described as a premium touring tire that delivers standout longevity, strong all-round grip (especially in the wet for many drivers), and a noticeably quieter, more comfortable ride than many previous tires. Drivers frequently report excellent tread life (often 40k-60k+ miles or more with significant tread remaining) along with low rolling resistance and improved fuel economy. Minority complaints focus on a soft sidewall feel that can make steering less precise (especially for sporty driving) and a subset of users reporting pronounced noise/humming developing or worsening over time; wet braking/wet traction is also viewed as weaker by some compared with sportier rivals.
Based on 111 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Toyo Proxes Comfort Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Toyo Proxes Comfort highly, praising its strong wet and dry grip, quiet and comfortable ride, and excellent value and wear for daily use. Many report predictable handling and confidence in rain, with several noting good motorway manners. A minority found the tire less engaging when pushed, citing early understeer and weaker dry braking at the limit. Overall sentiment is solidly positive with standout performance for the price.
Based on 18 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Conclusion
Toyo can appeal if your priorities are short dry braking, agreeable everyday comfort and a lower initial price. However, its wet braking is more variable across tests and its wear rates are consistently lower, which can erode the apparent price advantage over time. In practical terms: Goodyear is the safer bet for mixed-weather driving and cost-per-mile; Toyo suits drivers in predominantly dry climates who value upfront savings and taut dry responses.
Key Differences
- Value over time: Goodyear's far superior tread life flips a higher purchase price into better cost-per-1000 km
- Wet security: Goodyear more reliably shortens wet braking and steadies wet handling; Toyo shows greater variability
- Efficiency: Goodyear's rolling resistance is consistently lower, aiding fuel economy
- Dry edge: Toyo more often wins dry braking and occasionally dry handling laps
- Aquaplaning split: Toyo edges straight-line aqua at times; Goodyear often leads in curved aqua and overall wet balance
- Noise/comfort: Both are quiet; Goodyear marginally more refined in aggregated scoring
Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.