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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

Summer
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7.8 /10 Recommended

Despite its name, this tyre is focused mainly on efficiency and comfort, which is where it excels. It has got a great mileage, while maintaining very safe characteristics and therefore is recommended for drivers that value comfort over sportiness.

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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent overall handling with a well‐balanced design that delivers superior grip in both wet and dry conditions, including impressive wet cornering performance.

Remarkably low rolling resistance contributes to improved fuel efficiency and reduced energy loss.

Offers a quiet and comfortable ride with minimal road noise.

High durability evidenced by an extended tread life and high mileage potential.

Weaknesses

Carries a higher price point compared to many alternatives.

Aquaplaning resistance is only moderate, despite overall strong wet performance.

Some users report inconsistent dry braking with extended braking distances and a non‐linear steering feel, which can affect high-speed control.

History

Efficient Grip Performance2016–20233.3Efficient Grip Performance 22020–20247.8
2020

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was launched and replaced Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance.

2020
1× Tested
Teknikens225/50 R17#2
2021
5× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#4Satisfactory
Firmenauto195/55 R16#4Satisfactory
GTÜ225/45 R17#9Recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#10Good
Autobild205/55 R16#13
2022
4× Tested2× Winner
ADAC185/65 R151stGood
Autobild215/55 R171stExemplary
Autozeitung215/55 R17#3Highly recommended
Autobild215/55 R17#18
2023
1× Tested1× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stGood
2024
6× Tested
Autobild205/55 R16#4Exemplary
Vibilagare215/55 R17#4
Autobild225/55 R17#5Good
ACE225/45 R17#5Recommended
ADAC215/55 R17#9Satisfactory
Autobild205/55 R16#13

Tests (18)

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18 Tests 3× Winner 12× Recommended
Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2024
4thExemplary
VW Golf
ADAC Summer
215/55 R17
#9 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2024
9thSatisfactory
VW T-Roc
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC2023
1stGood
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
Winner
ADAC2022
1stGood
VW Polo
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
Winner
Autobild2022
1stExemplary
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#4 Of 15 Tyres
ADAC2021
4thSatisfactory
VW Golf
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#10 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
10thGood
VW Golf
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Sizes (23)

185/65 R15From £82

1 Variants

88H
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195/65 R15From £67

3 Variants

9195VHXL
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Ratings

Tested 13× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended4× (31%)
●Good9× (69%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 9.0xxx/xx R17 9.0185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 9.1215/xx Rxx 9.5225/xx Rxx 8.5

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