Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Vredestein Ultrac

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the Vredestein Ultrac to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is an Premium-Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Ultrac is an High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

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Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS Ultrac

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 six tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these six tests:

  • Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Vredestein Ultrac in five of the tests
  • Vredestein Ultrac finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in one of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Vredestein Ultrac 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.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 0.35% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.17M
Vredestein Ultrac
37.04M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.31M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 36.26M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 37.4M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 36.1M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.9M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 37.8M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 36.1M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M Vredestein Ultrac: 38.6M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.5% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
53.78s
Vredestein Ultrac
54.6s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.85s Vredestein Ultrac: 52.4s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:55.7s Vredestein Ultrac: 56.8s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.1% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
96.8Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
96.9Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:115.2Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 116.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.4Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 77.7Km/H

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 Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
90 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
85 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:90 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 2.13% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
40.77M
Vredestein Ultrac
39.9M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.34M Vredestein Ultrac: 35.29M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:59.6M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 59M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.2M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 26.6M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:33.3M Vredestein Ultrac: 34.1M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45.6M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 41.6M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:42.6M Vredestein Ultrac: 42.8M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac stopped the vehicle in 5.22% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
38.3M
Vredestein Ultrac
36.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Ultrac

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 36.3M

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 0.06% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
84.76s
Vredestein Ultrac
84.81s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.81s Vredestein Ultrac: 84.91s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.7s Vredestein Ultrac: 84.7s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.32% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.95Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
71.9Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.2Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 76.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.7Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 67.6Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 5% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
100 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95 Points ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 100 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had 9.76% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.92m/s
Vredestein Ultrac
6.56m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Ultrac

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.92m/s ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 6.56m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during five straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 4.92% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
79.68Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
83.8Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.98Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 80.78Km/H
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:76Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 80.6Km/H
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.9Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 78.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 86.8Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:91.5Km/H ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 92.4Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 5.35% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.02m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac
6.36m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.4m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 3.7m/sec2
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.1m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 3.5m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.49m/sec2 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 5.12m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:13.1m/sec2 Vredestein Ultrac: 13.1m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
95 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 95 Points

Noise

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 1.27% quieter than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
69.94dB
Vredestein Ultrac
70.84dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.8dB Vredestein Ultrac: 72dB
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:64dB Vredestein Ultrac: 65.3dB
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71dB Vredestein Ultrac: 71.8dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:72.3dB Vredestein Ultrac: 73.6dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71.6dB ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 71.5dB

Wear

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 62.65% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
57025KM
Vredestein Ultrac
21300KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68800KM Vredestein Ultrac: 27200KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45250KM Vredestein Ultrac: 15400KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 58.15% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.29Price/1000
Vredestein Ultrac
19.81Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.29Price/1000 Vredestein Ultrac: 19.81Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during four price tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac cost 11.24% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
1909.6
Vredestein Ultrac
1694.9
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Vredestein Ultrac

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:96.39 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 85.59
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7000 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 6250
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:167 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 139
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:375 ✓ Vredestein Ultrac: 305

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 12.05% lower rolling resistance than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.06kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac
6.89kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.52kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 9.02kg / t
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:0.775kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 0.888kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.62kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 8.81kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.34kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 8.86kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 1.69% less fuel than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.8l/100km
Vredestein Ultrac
5.9l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.8l/100km Vredestein Ultrac: 5.9l/100km

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 49.46% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
51.9mg/km/t
Vredestein Ultrac
102.7mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.9mg/km/t Vredestein Ultrac: 102.7mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Vredestein Ultrac.

In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 92 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Vredestein Ultrac has been reviewed 21 times and drivers have given the tire 77% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Ultrac.

Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Been looking for new set of summer tires after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tires, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tires are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 353 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020
View all Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Ultrac
Given 27% 205/45 R17 W on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
despite being described as tires for performance cars, these are suited to granny's fiesta and nothing else. they have no form of sidewall and the stability is appauling, and the lack of feel unbelieveable.

i had bridgestone potenzas before these which although fast wearing did give a good drive. These are the worst tires i have ever purchased by a long way, avoid them at all costs!
Helpful 82 - tire reviewed on November 21, 2008
View all Vredestein Ultrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, wet handling [s], noise, wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Vredestein Ultrac performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning and price.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. comfort, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Vredestein Ultrac seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Vredestein Ultrac

Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac 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.

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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.