Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Name: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Brand: Goodyear
Rating: 4 (247 reviews)

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

Tire review data from 247 tire reviews averaging 79% over 3,570,993 miles driven, and 43 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 86%

Wet Grip 84%

Road Feedback 76%

Handling 78%

Wear 73%

Comfort 85%

Buy again 72%

First On Market	May 2021
Wheel Size	14 - 20"
Width	165 - 235mm
Profile	40 - 65

Rolling Resistance	A - D
Wet Grip	A - C
Noise (dB)	67 - 72
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The EfficientGrip Performance is ranked 51st of 152 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Goodyear EfficientGrip and this tire has been replaced by the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Tests Included

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

12th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15

4th of 16 tires

Especially good on dry roads and low fuel consumption.
A little weak in the wet compared to the best on test.

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2019 NAF Summer Tire Test

6th of 8 tires

Low fuel consumption, high aquaplaning resistance.
Weak lateral stability, understeer and long braking in the dry, elevated noise.

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
14 inch
185/60R14 82 H	C	A	70
175/65R14 86 T XL	A	B	68
175/65R14 86 T XL	A	B	68
15 inch
185/65R15 92 T XL	B	B	70
185/65R15 88 H	A	B	69
185/65R15 88 H	A	B	70
195/65R15 91 V	B	A	71
185/65R15 88 H	A	B	70
185/65R15 88 H	B	B	70
185/65R15 88 H	A	B	69
185/65R15 88 H	C	C	70
195/65R15 91 H	B	A	71
185/65R15 88 H	B	A	70
195/55R15 85 H	C	A	71
185/65R15 88 H	C	C	70
195/55R15 85 V	C	A	71
16 inch
205/60R16 92 V	A	B	71
205/60R16 92 H	A	B	70
205/55R16 91 H	A	B	69
205/60R16 92 H	A	B	70
205/60R16 92 V	A	B	71
205/55R16 91 V	A	C	71
205/60R16 92 V	A	B	69
205/60R16 92 V	A	B	69
205/60R16 92 H	A	B	69
205/55R16 91 V	A	C	71
215/60R16 95 H	C	B	68
205/55R16 91 H	A	C	70
205/60R16 92 V	A	B	69
205/60R16 92 H	A	B	69
205/55R16 91 V	A	B	68
215/60R16 99 V XL	A	B	70
205/55R16 91 V	A	B	68
205/55R16 91 H	A	B	69
205/55R16 91 W	B	A	70
205/55R16 91 V	B	A	70
205/55R16 91 V	A	C	71
205/60R16 92 V	C	B	69
205/55R16 91 V	A	C	71
205/55R16 91 W	B	A	70
205/55R16 91 W	C	B	70
215/60R16 99 W XL	B	A	72
215/60R16 95 V	C	B	71
205/60R16 96 W XL	B	B	70
215/60R16 95 H	B	B	69
205/55R16 91 V	A	C	71
215/60R16 95 V	B	B	69
215/60R16 99 H XL	B	A	72
215/60R16 99 V XL	C	A	72
17 inch
215/55R17 98 W XL	A	B	70
225/45R17 91 W	C	A	71
215/55R17 94 V	B	B	68
215/55R17 98 W XL	A	B	70
215/55R17 94 V	B	B	68
225/50R17 94 W	C	B	71
225/50R17 94 W	C	A	70
215/45R17 91 W XL	C	A	72
215/55R17 94 V	A	A	70
215/55R17 94 V	A	A	70
215/55R17 94 V	B	B	67
225/50R17 94 W	B	B	71
18 inch
225/40R18 92 W XL	B	A	72
225/40R18 92 W XL	B	A	72

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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

2016-04-11 - My question relates to new tires fitted yesterday at National tire and Autocare: Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance and the pressure. National tire and Autocentre told me they always inflate to 34 psi (a National standard). Now my book states recommended is 29 psi (OLD Honda HR-V). The Goodyears are lightish with softish sidewalls and actually so far feel "OK" at this higher pressure. Are National correct to go to 34 psi or should I revert back to manufacturer's setting despite this car being well over 10 years old - when tires perhaps were more rigid? Hope you can help. Thank you.

Tire pressure, within reason is largely subjective, however you are correct in thinking modern tires can require a few more PSI to feel the same as older tires with stronger sidewalls. Keep an eye on wear to ensure the tire is wearing evenly, and play around with the pressures until you find a balance you're happy with.

2016-04-17 - Oh...getting judder though the steering wheel at motorway speeds following fitting of fronts. Will take take for balance check. I noticed the whitish paint "dots" on sidewalls (one each tire) - do these have any significance in their siting?? (Garage says absolutely not). Know in old days red and yellow were said to be aids to balancing... Thank you for your expertise.

The dots can mean a number of things and it will depend on the SKU. For example for Jag OE tires the dot is there to tell their machines which way to fit the tires, it can be a different colour dot for other OEMs or it could be for the old fashioned balancing aspect. So, there is not one direct answer for this question, sorry.

2016-12-03 - Hi have inherited a Audi A4 1.9 TDI SE are these tires ok to use and run on the Audi ?

As long as the size and load rating meets the manufacturer's guide, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is an excellent choice for your Audi A4.

2017-06-07 - Please, I'd like to tell me about the weight of the tire Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 215/55/15 97W (Fuel B - Wet A). Thank you very much.

Our website only lists the 215/55 R16 97W XL AA version. This weighs 8.43kgs.

2018-06-15 - Hi, I am considering a new set of tires to replace the awful EVENT tires installed in my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi. The size is 195 60 R15 88 V. I've watched your analysis of the best 2018 summer tires, but the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance are not there. Could you give me your advice about these tires? How would they compare to the Continental Premium 5 or the Firestone Roadhawk? Many thanks.

They will have a very similar performance level, and they're highly recommended.

2018-12-14 - How to tell the difference between 225/45 R17 94W XL and 225/45 R17 94W? Does the "XL" printed on the tire?

Yes, the XL version of the tire should have XL on the sidewall.

2019-03-19 - Had these fitted at Halfords, and tracking. Car just had its MOT, and just passed by a fraction. They have basciallylasted 16 months and have badly worn on the inside, about 15,000 miles These seems very poor, what does everyone think? Reasonable for the tire? How often would be a advisable to check the tracking?

If the tires have worn on the inside it is likely the tracking or pressures is out. 15,000 miles is at the lower end of the wear spectrum but not unreasonable with certain vehicles and driving styles.

2020-10-16 - I own a Renault Grand Modus 1.5cdi 106 bhp 2008.I am looking for a replacement premium tires for my car. I have 4 Michelin Energy Savers + fitted at the moment, but they need replacing soon size 185-60-15-88H.I like to keep to Michelin if possible but I cannot get Energy Savers +.My millage is about 6k to 7k a year. Can you recommend alternatives. I have been reading your reviews on Michelin Primacy 4 and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance which are similar in specks.

If you would like to stick with Michelin, the Primacy 4 is the natural choice, but the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is also an excellent rated tire. The Energy Saver range were poor in the wet.

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Size	Price Range
205/55 R16	$103.99 - $103.99 (1 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
225/50 R17	$105.71 - $157.99 (3 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
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Top 3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Reviews

Given 94% while driving a Skoda Octavia (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 33,700 average miles

It was comfortable for the first 25000 miles but now it is not... +

Helpful 545 - tire reviewed on March 14, 2018

Given 100% while driving a Ford ba falcon (215/60 R16) on mostly country roads for 80,000 spirited miles

I live in outback Australia, New South Wales, Tilpa. I have an Australian built Ford Falcon, BA wagon. I had these tires fitted 6 months ago. I can only say that they are able to handle day temps of 52C, floods, rocky dirt roads and bitumen. Most roads out here are rocky dirt. Never had a puncture. Extreme temps, never had a blow out. Extreme rain, excellent grip and no aqua planning. In the outback, reliability is the difference between reaching your place today and reaching your place in a week, if you are lucky. I highly recommend these tires to anyone that commands top performance and quality from their tires.

Helpful 327 - tire reviewed on March 2, 2016

Given 50% while driving a Honda CRV (225/65 R17) on mostly motorways for 300 average miles

Noise is insane. I bought a brand new 2023 Honda CRV and do not want to drive it at all

Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on May 26, 2023

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Given 82% while driving a Nissan SUNNY (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles

sturdy tires. able to handle the harsh environment of Egypt ( 40c + temperatures)
and the badly maintained roads .
No issues so far, can handle anything you throw at them but at the cost of comfort.

Helpful 3 - tire reviewed on August 17, 2024

Given 60% while driving a Toyota Corolla (205/55 R16) on mostly town for 31,000 average miles

Only have the tires little over 31k miles; since new and the face of all 4 tires are now showing cracks. Very poor quality, felt cheap when passing bumpers. I drive a Corolla as daily and there is no way i mistreated these tires with spirited driving. Very dissapointed

Helpful 2 - tire reviewed on July 3, 2024

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Given 46% while driving a BMW 325i (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles

This tire is so horrible that I finally motivate myself to write a review in public in order to save people's money or even life. 3 years ago the rear tires were worn so changed from pc6 to this thing (front remains as pc6 even till now). By the way, I have never been a fussy person and always keep low profile; I actually never thought I'd one day write anything about rubber that touches road in public. Anyway, back in 2021 when I got the discounted egp and brought them to my garage, the guy told me after he changed the tires he tested drive quite some distance because he "still couldn't figure out where the wobbling came from." He suspected his craftsmanship at first but he also cast doubt at the new tires, "but they are gy they are supposed to be good...," he also murmured. Told him I'm not pro I just need tires that run fine and took my car home. Unfortunately, gradually I began to understand what he tried to say.....this soft profile like many have reported is very discouraging and rendered zero driving pleasure. The old-school inline-6 can easily hit 200 km/h and still got room to raise its speed, but with this egp in the rear this never happened again. Not because of power loss but the feeling at 200 was just horrible. Even around 120-160 the wobbling dissuades me from any steering other than slight lane change steer. I feel like I'm done if there comes any incident that requires me to react bigger. These tires are only suitable for granny's panda. Last summer the tire puncture alert suddenly came on when I was on road. And what a surprise, guess front pc6 or rear egp ;) unbelievable quality that rear tire got puncture when the 7-year-old front didn't. While the worst yet to come. Couple weeks ago so unlucky when I left for the office it started to snow, but not blizzard snow here is always mild. Passing through a lane that linked to a roundabout where I drive everyday, a mild 40km/h was not possible for the car to stop at the roundabout so the nosy abs kicked in and staggered the car, and eventually kissed the front car. I was frightened and lost confidence in my car, thinking the brake was malfunctioned. But brought her to the garage and they say the brake was just great. So it was tire. Yet this darn thang never happened when I got 4 pc6 on road, btw I was aware of snow and there is neither piled snow nor ice, just a snow fall started, melted once it touches ground that kind. In the end I tried to confirm it myself, I fingered the surface of the tires, felt obvious difference, that pc6 was abrasive while egp was slippery, especially in cold days ~0 degC. Don't ever think gy can bail itself out from me by saying "hey but it was snowing", or "hey it was 0 degC you were supposed to use winter tires!" Such a high-end brand producing a product with such marginal capability, shame on you. In contrast, why conti's summer products didn't screw me eh? Conclusion: this stuff is only for people without any slightest fast and furious element in his gene. Otherwise its marginal capability will mislead you and has you encounter accident sooner or later.

Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on January 24, 2024

Given 39% while driving a Citroën C5 (215/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 21,246 easy going miles

September 2023 DO NOT BUY these tires if you expect to have them fitted longer than 4 to 5 years. I have had 2 pairs, the first in 2015, the second in 2018. ALL tires developed cracks (dry rot?) in the shoulder around the full circumference in 4 to 5 years (around 20,000miles). I have been driving 45 years, 21 of them in my C5 now at 192,000miles. These Goodyears are the only tires I have ever needed to replace with 3 to 4mm tread remaining! So, very poor value.

Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on September 26, 2023

Given 57% while driving a Opel Astra J GTC (235/50 R18) on mostly motorways for 5,000 average miles

I bought the tire for my 2012 model opel astra j gtc. I did not like its performance in the rain, it slips when I brake and skids even at moderate throttle response. Its performance in dry conditions is average. I was torn between Falken z310 Ecorun and wish I had bought it.

Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on September 4, 2023

Given 94% while driving a Mazda 6 (225/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 26,000 spirited miles

one of best smooth tire and comfort , i try most comfort tire but this tire is the best , handling olso good but not the best i thing bridgiston t005a better in handling

Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on August 11, 2023

Given 86% while driving a Mazda 6 Series (225/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 40,000 average miles

i try this tire in 2 years 60,000km and he is good and very comfort

Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on August 10, 2023

Given 74% while driving a Ford Focus (215/55 R16) on mostly town for 17,000 easy going miles

Tires at 4 years old and 17k miles vehicle failed annual test due to cracks/perishing of the tires. Plenty of tread left.

Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on July 25, 2023

Given 90% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 7.5 1.0 TSI (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 27,500 spirited miles

Very good tire for tourist use. Without being anywhere top, it manages to be everywhere, for me, above 8/10. It does understeer in the rain when driving fast, but it wasn't made for that. Quiet to ride and well priced, overall a very safe and honest tire. I put it back after 45000km (27500miles) On VW Golf 7.5 1.0tsi dsg!

Helpful 26 - tire reviewed on April 8, 2023

Given 64% while driving a Kia Motors (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 42,000 average miles

I have had these tires for about 2 years now. Wear and tear is almost none. The sound feedback is loud. Handling on highspeed curves is great, dry grip is exceptional. Every bump, chip, crack, and pothole on the road sounds like a hammer but you can really feel the road and its dimensions, grip, angles, resistance etc. and can really punch it dynamically.

Helpful 30 - tire reviewed on February 19, 2023

Given 51% while driving a Volkswagen Voyage Highline MT 1.6lt 110hp. 2021. (195/55 R15) on mostly town for 0 spirited miles

These are the factory tires the new vehicle came with. After two years of use, I highlight the wear as positive, they remain almost intact. In relation to dry grip, it does not meet my expectations, it tends to skid easily when accelerating hard (my experience can be somewhat biased since the vehicle does not have electronic stability and grip aids, therefore a better equipped car could have better performance). In the wet, the grip is lousy when accelerating, it must be accelerated slowly and progressively, it does not allow quick exits because it is very slippery, while in motion it maintains adequate grip on the road and in simple curves. I don't know their value but I would not pay much for them, I will definitely change for another with better performance when the time comes, useful for day to day but if it falters when demanding them with an average utility car, I imagine that it will be worse in one with better features.

Helpful 27 - tire reviewed on January 26, 2023

Given 80% while driving a Volkswagen Suran (195/55 R15) on mostly country roads for 50,000 average miles