Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Reviews - Page 2
Given 87%
while driving a
Hyundai i30
(205/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 10,000 easy going miles
Last Summer: Only done 2000 miles to date. But seems a well rounded touring tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Very strong in the dry but a little weak I think on wet braking. Steering more vague than old worn tire but that is mostly due to approx 8 mm new tread. Recommended
Update June 2025. Done about 8000 miles. Very well balanced tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. 8 mm original tread done to circa 7.2 mm with about equal mileage on front and rear axle. Incredible wear. Just fitted two more to car.
Update June 2025. Done about 8000 miles. Very well balanced tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. 8 mm original tread done to circa 7.2 mm with about equal mileage on front and rear axle. Incredible wear. Just fitted two more to car.
Given 98%
while driving a
Hyundai Ioniq
(205/60 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 1,000 average miles
Replaced all 4 previous Michelin tires due due to tread getting low at 20,000 miles. It's a pure electric car, so needed the extra weight rating. Not had any wet weather yet, but dry performance is excellent - car really grips the road when cornering at motorway speeds, and the lower sound is unexpectedly noticeable compared with the Michelins. I am planning to keep the car for at least the next 3 years, so will be interested to see if there is any reduction in wear as claimed.
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Given 95%
while driving a
Toyota Avensis estate 1.8 petrol
(215/55 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 1,000 easy going miles
I have been driving my Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 2 (215/55 R17 94W) for about 1000 miles and I'm quite surprised with the quiet and comfortable ride they deliver, a real premium experience. I have to admit that they struggle a bit on wet braking, but the rolling resistance is impressive, as the car kept the same fuel consumption as with the smaller OEM Michelin (205/60 R16 92V).
Given 80%
while driving a
Toyota Corolla
(205/55 R16)
on mostly motorways
for 50 average miles
Average with aquaplaning, safe but I had better but also worse tires. Good but not very good braking on wet. Long lasting tire. Front one did 50k miles rear one 70k miles mostly motorway with max speed of 70-75 mph. Very good touring tires for fleet cars or taxi drivers. Extremely good value for money, expensive but last 2x longer then average tire.
Given 94%
while driving a
Renault Megane IV estate
(205/50 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 2,000 average miles
Bought these tires as a replacement for the factory fitted Continental Eco Contact 6, which were awfull in almost every way. I have to say the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 really improved the car, and as opposed to the Contis, they really feel like premium tires. Dry handling is much more precise, better feedback, not so much understeer and faster steering response, and in the wet the difference is enormous, the car feels extremely safe. Braking in both dry and wet is a big improvement, they make you feel safe all the time, aquaplaning resistance much better. Comfort was ok with the Contis, but with the Goodyear, the ride became smoother and a bit quieter. Rolling resistance seems to be ok too, the fuel consumption seems to be the same as with the Conti Eco tires.
They are everything I expected from this kind of touring tires. Not exactly sporty, but really confortable and safe excellent for a family estate that we use for long journeys. I definitely reccomend them, well balanced tires that don't seem to have any real weaknesses.
The only small fault I can find is the lack of rim protection in this size, maybe they come with rim protection on other sizes.
I hope wear is as good as the reviews say, I was dissapointed by the Contis, as the fronts were done after two seasons.
They are everything I expected from this kind of touring tires. Not exactly sporty, but really confortable and safe excellent for a family estate that we use for long journeys. I definitely reccomend them, well balanced tires that don't seem to have any real weaknesses.
The only small fault I can find is the lack of rim protection in this size, maybe they come with rim protection on other sizes.
I hope wear is as good as the reviews say, I was dissapointed by the Contis, as the fronts were done after two seasons.
Given 89%
while driving a
Kia Motors ceed
(205/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 0 easy going miles
I've recently put these tires on my KIA Cee'd SW from 2018, they're miles better than my previous Continental PremiumContact6. Especially in terms of comfort and noise they are not even comparable. I know from tests and having used them on my previous car as well that they perform really well all around.
I'm using the 91H verison and no the V rated version because I really want the best comfort available, and H speed rating is recommended in this size from KIA.
100% recommended if you want a tire focused on comfort and noise and also performs really well.
I'm using the 91H verison and no the V rated version because I really want the best comfort available, and H speed rating is recommended in this size from KIA.
100% recommended if you want a tire focused on comfort and noise and also performs really well.
Given 96%
while driving a
Audi A6 2.5 TDI Quattro
(225/50 R17)
on a combination of roads
for 34,000 spirited miles
It is the best summer tire that I ever had on my Quattro with 1.9 ton weight
I can to recommend responsibly, it is the best touring tire on 225/50/17 size
52500 km by myself and 5 mm of tread is already present (8 mm new tire)
No matters what your car is, you will be surprised with behavior on the road at any weather conditions
I can to recommend responsibly, it is the best touring tire on 225/50/17 size
52500 km by myself and 5 mm of tread is already present (8 mm new tire)
No matters what your car is, you will be surprised with behavior on the road at any weather conditions
Given 90%
while driving a
Citroën C5 X hybrid 225
(205/55 R19)
on a combination of roads
for 20,000 average miles
It's been a good tire that last a good amount of time I'm buying them again.
Given 94%
while driving a
BMW 316
(225/50 R17)
on mostly motorways
for 62,000 easy going miles
I bought four GY EfficientGrip Performance 2 for a BMW 3 series Touring to replace Goodyear runflats. Have always tended to replace runflats with non-runflats at the first opportunity. These tires immediately drastically improved the comfort level, especially across ruts, patches, potholes and worn surfaces on UK roads. Lower road noise too.
My car has the softer SE-spec suspension and so it doesn't exactly corner that well. But with these tires, the wet cornering is very good, I've never felt it give me any sign it is starting to struggle with grip. They have made a soft car very driveable in the wet. Aquaplaning performance is particularly good.
BEST BIT for me is the wear resistance. Granted, I do 3000 miles a month down the length of the UK on motorways so clearly the wear on such drives is minimal. And also granted, the car doesn't have a lot of power. But with that said, I have done 62,000 miles on all four with occasional rotation of front to back etc and I still have 5.0mm left on three and 4.5mm on one.
Particularly impressive is that this level of wear resistance doesn't seem to come at the expense of wet or dry grip.
There won't even be any consideration when it comes to replacements. Four more of the same. Simples.
My car has the softer SE-spec suspension and so it doesn't exactly corner that well. But with these tires, the wet cornering is very good, I've never felt it give me any sign it is starting to struggle with grip. They have made a soft car very driveable in the wet. Aquaplaning performance is particularly good.
BEST BIT for me is the wear resistance. Granted, I do 3000 miles a month down the length of the UK on motorways so clearly the wear on such drives is minimal. And also granted, the car doesn't have a lot of power. But with that said, I have done 62,000 miles on all four with occasional rotation of front to back etc and I still have 5.0mm left on three and 4.5mm on one.
Particularly impressive is that this level of wear resistance doesn't seem to come at the expense of wet or dry grip.
There won't even be any consideration when it comes to replacements. Four more of the same. Simples.
Given 100%
while driving a
Toyota Corolla T Sport E12
(205/55 R16)
on a combination of roads
for 29,000 easy going miles
16 months and 29k miles with those tires and they are still holding very well with lots of life left - previous Continentals lasted only 26k miles. I am a very calm driver, so cannot comment on their extreme capabilities , but I like them for being comfortable, quiet and long lasting. Will definitely buy them again
Given 90%
while driving a
Hyundai i30
(205/55 R16)
on mostly country roads
for 2,000 easy going miles
Only done 2000 miles to date. But seems a well rounded touring tire. Exceptionally quiet and comfortable. Very strong in the dry but a little weak I think on wet braking. Steering more vague than old worn tire but that is mostly due to approx 8 mm new tread. Recommended
Given 60%
while driving a
Skoda Kamiq
(205/60 R16)
on mostly town
for 2,500 average miles
This is an initial review - they came with a brand new Skoda Kamiq. The rubber is fresh, when feeling it - it is not hard. DOT indicates manufacture in 2024.
I have very mixed opinion of these tires. I will make a follow up in a couple of years how they are behaving.
The upside - they are quiet. They have low rolling resistance. To the level that I did manage to pull off very good mileage when driving conservatively. After 4000km it is not possible to say that they are wearing fast or slow. Handling is very good - a new car so any downsides should be visible already. Great during the summer, tried braking hard - very good traction. Slippage minimal.
The downside - these tires are meant for driving over 10 degrees Celsius and dry. Wet handling and braking is very bad, especially for a premium brand. They slip easily, lots of understeer. It is very easy to lose traction when trying to take off on a green light - come on, this is 1.0 tsi, this does not have all that power to be able to skid - and I am not talking about pushing the metal to the pedal - I am talking normal driving. I will be changing to winter tires sooner, because in the mixed weather they are straight dangerous !
I have another car with Nexen mid range tires, 2 years old, and they behave far, far better in the wet than these Goodyears.
Something is wrong with these tires. This is a third time that the OEM tires that come with the vehicle behave like this - as if for OEM the manufacturer traded grip for longevity. Same was with Pirelli Cinturato P4 on Grande Punto (140000km to 2mm), same was with Bridgestone ER on Opel Meriva (90000km to 4mm)
Oh well, maybe my luck!
I have very mixed opinion of these tires. I will make a follow up in a couple of years how they are behaving.
The upside - they are quiet. They have low rolling resistance. To the level that I did manage to pull off very good mileage when driving conservatively. After 4000km it is not possible to say that they are wearing fast or slow. Handling is very good - a new car so any downsides should be visible already. Great during the summer, tried braking hard - very good traction. Slippage minimal.
The downside - these tires are meant for driving over 10 degrees Celsius and dry. Wet handling and braking is very bad, especially for a premium brand. They slip easily, lots of understeer. It is very easy to lose traction when trying to take off on a green light - come on, this is 1.0 tsi, this does not have all that power to be able to skid - and I am not talking about pushing the metal to the pedal - I am talking normal driving. I will be changing to winter tires sooner, because in the mixed weather they are straight dangerous !
I have another car with Nexen mid range tires, 2 years old, and they behave far, far better in the wet than these Goodyears.
Something is wrong with these tires. This is a third time that the OEM tires that come with the vehicle behave like this - as if for OEM the manufacturer traded grip for longevity. Same was with Pirelli Cinturato P4 on Grande Punto (140000km to 2mm), same was with Bridgestone ER on Opel Meriva (90000km to 4mm)
Oh well, maybe my luck!
Tire Reviews RepliesOE manufacturers usually trade grip for rolling resistance which is probably what you're noticing. The aftermarket version of the tire is likely much better.