Goodyear EfficientGrip Reviews - Page 9

Given 46% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
These tires are fitted to the police cars that i drive and i drive cautiously but then when on blue light considerably quicker than most.

Under normar driving i find the tires comfortable but at the same time noisy. it doesnt take much at all to have the tires squeeling around corners even at 30 or 40 mph. They are ok in the wet and in the dry but i wouldnt rate then anywhere near a performance tire.

When pushing the car i find there is very little feedback through the corners and there is definately the jelly like feel that folk talk about. again very noisy but still maintain straight line stability at 120mph. the handling is predictable but at the same time you are predocting that you are not going to have much grip. braking isnt the best and i say that they tires stop me using the braking power in the car to its full potential.

I cant really comment on life or fuel efficiency as i so a lot of my mileage on the limit of grip they do handle reasonably well in the snow compared to other summer tires.

Although they are an all round decent tire i wouldnt buy them for my own car and certainly wouldnt be paying top dollar for them. for general day to day driving they are perfectly fine other than a bit of road noise but this is made worse by having an estate car.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on September 5, 2012
Given 89% while driving a BMW 328i (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 12,000 average miles
Got these tires after my mechanic pestered and pestered.

my opinion?

i think they are one of the best tires ive used.

i do drive rather quickly on the highway. but do most of my driving in town.

very comfortable, very predictable.

Wet grip can be a bit dodgy (coming from Michelin Primacy) but on dry roads, its very very good.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 22, 2012
Given 80% while driving a Lexus CT200h (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Got these tires after using the poor Yokohama.

Much much quieter and has better comfort.

The handling suffered a bit. But I don't drive sportily

Good tires. Need more driving to decide on milage
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 20, 2012
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Given 40% while driving a Honda Accord (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 6,500 average miles
Fitted these on my car this spring.
Replaced them by now because of it's nonexisting roadfeedback og its extreme dullness. The car felt like a big fat piece of jelly.
I belive the jelly-like feel show that the tire is not too safe if you for instans have to react fast to avoid obstacles in the road.
Never again. Really not recommended. Dont waste your money on these tires
I have endured almost 10000 km on these tires before finally replacing them for Vredestein Hi-Trac 2 which is just a complete turnaround, an extreme improvement.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 6, 2012
Given 84% while driving a Ford Mondeo (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
OE on "Ford Direct" Mondeo 10,500 miles on clock. No complaints in the 2,000 miles I have done so far, however I never drive my cars "to the limit". More expensive than the AVON ZV5s I normally buy but cannot get them in the size + XL. Will probably buy again
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on July 20, 2012
Given 69% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class (245/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
A very soft and comfort tire suitable for daily driving. It can handle speed above 160kmh quite decent, but when approaching a sharp corner, i agree with the earlier reviewer that it gives a "jelly" feel like handling with minimal steering response. I suppose it is not a performance kind of tire given the characterisics that i have mentioned.

Overall, okay and it does give additional mileage since tire changed. Will i buy this tire again - dont think so as i feel Asymmetric 2 would be a better choice and much satisfaction in all areas.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on June 24, 2012
Given 38% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (205 bhp) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
I bought these tires to replace the original Bridgestone Potenzas which were factory fitted to my Audi A4. The Good Year tires had the same specification but turned the Audi from a sharp handling car to one that felt like a jelly on wheels. Trying different pressures, from recommended to higher, did not provide any improvement. Road feel was non existant and the handling was unpredictable at both high and low speeds. The only advantage was a slight, but noticeable reduction in road noise and ride. I do not reccommend these tires on a performance car. Have replaced them after 2 weeks.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on April 12, 2012
Given 100% while driving a Holden Astra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Got all 4 tires replaced with Goodyear Efficientgrip tires. Cost a bit but very pleased with them. Haven't done 1000km on them as yet but they are quiet tires and adds to the comfort of driving.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on April 7, 2012
Given 61% while driving a Renault Megane II Break 1.5dCI 105Hp (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Average tire, not too good not too bad in any aspect. I was disappointed with tire wear, the car is a Mégane 105 2007 so not very powerful and the Goodyears lasted the same as the Continentals Premium Contact, a better tire allround.
They gave a better fuel consumption, maybe 0,2L / 100 Kms. but to me it doesn't compensate at all the loss in handling and the worse grip both on dry and wet surfaces compared to a non-eco tire.
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on April 4, 2012
Given 63% while driving a Ford Mondeo (235/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
Good grip and comfort. Front tires worn out after 15000km on my FWD Mondeo zetec tdci 2011.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on April 2, 2012
Given 77% while driving a Ford Focus ST3 2008 (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 13,000 spirited miles
I totally disagree with other comments that refer these tires giving jelly like feel, if they had decent handling cars they'd realise that these tires give good grip and feel when driven hard in wet and dry conditions. When driven 'normal' road noise is low comfort is high and the wear rate is very good, I don't really notice any real gain in fuel consumption but that is probably down to the way I drive. I would recommend these tires.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on March 19, 2012
Given 71% while driving a BMW 320i Msport (255/40 R17) on mostly town for 100 spirited miles
Recommended by friend, and the price was reasonable.

Quiet, smooth, soft and comfort.

Not enough grip in take off, braking power took much longer than potenza R050.

Wet grip is acceptable.

Would I recommend? Yes.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on February 25, 2012