Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 92 tire reviews averaging 86% over 1,117,690 miles driven, and 22 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 91%
Wet Grip 87%
Road Feedback 82%
Handling 85%
Wear 90%
Comfort 84%
Buy again 82%

First On Market May 2021
Wheel Size 15 - 21"
Width 175 - 255mm
Profile 45 - 65
Rolling Resistance A - C
Wet Grip A - B
Noise (dB) 67 - 71
Winter Rating Not Winter Rated

The EfficientGrip Performance 2 is ranked 15th of 153 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

22

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

16th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
9th of 16 tires
  • The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 only achieves a satisfactory rating, with its dry performance being the limiting factor. On dry surfaces, it provides just adequate steering feedback and does not exceed a satisfactory rating in handling at the limit. The insufficient steering feedback makes it challenging to accurately adjust the steering angle for curves, leading to a tendency for the test vehicle to oversteer during sudden evasion maneuvers. However, the tire does achieve a clearly good rating in braking distance. Overall, its dry performance does not surpass a satisfactory outcome. On wet roads, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 narrowly misses a good rating in braking and aquaplaning but secures a good grade in wet handling due to its controllability. In terms of environmental impact, it falls just short of an excellent evaluation but still impresses with a very high projected mileage in the wear test, low wear, low tire weight, and low fuel consumption.
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2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
4th of 21 tires
  • Outstanding mileage, stable and safe handling, moderate price, very good value for money.
  • Moderate grip in wet conditions.
  • Good.
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2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
5th of 10 tires
  • Balanced, safe handling qualities in wet and dry conditions, stable cornering and good grip, precise steering response, reliable aquaplaning qualities, pleasantly quiet rolling comfort.
  • Increased price level, slightly longer wet braking distances.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65R15 88 H C A 69
195/65R15 95 H XL B A 69
185/65R15 92 T XL B A 70
195/65R15 91 H B A 68
195/65R15 91 V B A 68
16 inch
205/60R16 96 V XL B A 70
205/60R16 92 H B A 70
215/60R16 99 W XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 H XL B A 69
215/60R16 99 V XL B A 69
215/60R16 95 V A A 68
215/60R16 95 V A A 68
205/55R16 94 V XL A A 69
205/55R16 94 V XL A A 69
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/60R16 96 H XL A A 70
205/55R16 91 Y C A 69
205/60R16 92 V B A 70
205/60R16 96 W XL B A 70
205/55R16 94 W XL B A 69
205/55R16 91 W B A 69
205/55R16 91 V B A 69
205/55R16 91 H B A 69
17 inch
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
215/55R17 94 W B A 70
205/50R17 93 V XL B A 69
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
205/50R17 93 W XL B A 69
205/50R17 89 V C A 69
215/55R17 94 W A A 67
205/50R17 93 V XL A A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
205/50R17 93 V XL A A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
215/55R17 98 W XL A B 69
225/50R17 94 W B A 70
225/50R17 98 V XL B A 70
225/45R17 94 W XL B A 70
225/45R17 91 W C A 70
215/55R17 98 W XL B A 70
215/55R17 94 W B A 69
225/50R17 98 W XL B A 70
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020-07-15 - Thanks for all your excellent and comprehensive reviews! I usually put Goodyear tires on my 2004 BMW 330Ci convertible as they almost always rate very highly in tests. It takes 205/50 R17 93Ws. I am attracted to the EfficientGrip Performance 2 as it scores very highly in all categories. The EU rating is A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance. It is described as a premium touring tire. It seems to be new though and there aren’t as many tests available for it. My normal choice would have been the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. This is also A rated for wet grip but only E for rolling resistance. It is described as a max performance tire. Both of the above are available in the size I need and I am genuinely conflicted as to which of them would be the best choice for my BMW. It is a powerful car and heavy in convertible form. The two tires each rate highly among their category peers (touring/ max performance) but, because of the different categories, I can’t find a review/ test that rates them against each other. The EfficientGrip seems to be perfectly adequate for the weight & speed ratings required for my car. I note that the Eagle F1 is the only option in larger tire sizes that might be required for a high performance car and my feeling is that the Eagle F1 would be better suited for spirited driving but I am concerned about the E rating for rolling resistance. I would be grateful for your input in choosing between these and your advice as to the criteria for ultimately deciding between them. I would normally have picked the Eagle F1 but as these both score almost identically and the EfficientGrip scores better for rolling resistance and tire life I am swinging towards it instead but maybe the E rating of the Eagle F1 isn’t all bad and there are other factors I should consider. Let me know what you think. Thanks..

If you prefer a comfortable ride above all else, at the expense of sporty handling, then the EfficientGrip Performance 2 range is the choice. For me, I would put the Asymmetric 5 on the vehicle as I like to enjoy driving, and the real world difference between B and E in rolling resistance doesn't amount to a huge amount of extra petrol over the life of a tire!

2021-03-05 - Which one should I choose between these one and GY Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5? Im looking for size 225/45/17 for Audi A3. .

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the better tire if you would prefer more comfort, and the Asymmetric 5 is the more sporty tire.

2020-09-05 - What is the weight for a 205/55/16 tire? Thanks.

You can find the weight here

2020-10-24 - what is the country that made this model please? Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 size 205/55/16.

It will depend on where you are in the world and what load and speed index you require. I suggest speaking to a local tire dealer to find out where his stock of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is manufactured.

2021-04-07 - I am considering Goodyear EP2 and the BFG Advantage in 205/55/16 size. Inclination goes to the goodyear, but you say that the BFG is even more comfortable. Is there really a difference in comfort between these two? I have a Seat Leon which has some horrid tires, and want to swap them to the most comfortable on the market, but still retain some decent performance..

In my test the Goodyear and BFGoodrich were different load ratings so it's not the best comparison of comfort. I would suggest fitting the EfficientGrip Performance 2 as the other benefits of the tire outweigh a very small increase in comfort for a tire with lesser abilities overall.

2022-01-10 - What is the commanded cold Tire pressure of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 205/55R/16 91W? .

The tire pressures are vehicle dependant so please check your handbook or door shut for the correct pressure.

2022-05-31 - I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt Czt with 205/45/16 tires. This car is the only one that i have and it serves all kind of purposes, i have bc coilovers and powerflex all around cause i like some spirited driving on the many twisted roads here in Greece. Since this tire size has little options i'm between Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Efficientgrip Performance 2. Due to different tire categories each on is in i can't decide which one is better for my purpose..

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 will likely offer the best comfort, lowest fuel use and best wet grip. The Asymmetric 2 will likely handle the best in the dry, and the PS3 will be somewhere in between.

2023-02-22 - Would the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Michelin ePrimacy be better for overall efficiency and longevity for an MG5 EV?.

There's a test appearing on the site tomorrow with both of them in. The e.Primacy has slightly lower energy use but the Goodyear has much better wet grip, while still having low energy use, so it depends how important rolling resistance is to you.

2024-12-23 - I have a question about the review scoring system. I was looking to get some all season tires to put on my Golf, as it is quite wet out where we live and I wanted to prepare for some minor snow/ice in the lanes. I had Michelin Cross Climate 2 in my sights but I notice that the Goodyear EP 2 tires - which are the tires currently on the car - have a higher Wet grip rating than the CC2 tires, depsite being a summer tire. Does the rating system take that into account and calibrate for the classification of the tire (i.e. a 90 % wet grip rating, for example, on an all season tire is better than a 90% wet grip rating on a summer tire) or is the Goodyear just simply rated better in the wet? Many thanks..

If you mean the EU label rating, this is standardised so in theory a better letter should out perform a worse in normal conditions. If you mean the wet grip rating on this site, that is just based from user reviews.

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Top 3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Toyota Auris (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 review of these new model efficient grip performance as other reviews are for the older model, I been using the previous egp for years and now I think my tires for the next few years are exactly those especially if they last as they are advertised . Highly recommend to try them. They are made in Germany too. 👍
Helpful 340 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020