Goodyear Efficient Grip
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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Goodyear Efficient Grip in size 225/45R17.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (all-season grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 225/45R17
- Load index
- 1,477 lbs (94)
- Max speed
- 168 MPH (W)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- Tire size
- 225/45R17
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 12
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Very strong in the wet and dry with excellent balance
- High levels of comfort too
- Auto Express2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Express- Well deserved win for Goodyear
- Excelled in refinement
2021Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV 215/60 R17 96V
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- Test winner
- With exemplary driving qualities on all surfaces
- Sporty dry handling
- Precise steering
- Short wet and dry braking and low rolling resistance
- High price
2022Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 16
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 185/65 R15
Further details available from ADAC- Excellent wear
- Very good
- Especially in the wet
- Good on dry roads
- 2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 22
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild- Premium performance with excellent handling
- Short braking
- Lowest wear on test
- Best value on test
- Low rolling resistance
- Expensive
- 2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 11
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV 235/55 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- Convincing premium tires with very good driving characteristics on all surfaces
- Harmonious wet and dry handling
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Good ride comfort
- Low rolling resistance
- 2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 45
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from ADAC- Very balanced
- Good on dry and wet roads
- Good environmental record
- Very high mileage (top grade)
- Efficient
- Tyre Reviews2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,5)
2nd place out of 12
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Low levels of noise
- High levels of comfort
- Very low rolling resistance and well priced
- Low aquaplaning resistance and slightly long braking distances in the dry and wet cost
- Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: good (1,6)
3rd place out of 17
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - 2026
Conclusion: good (1,6)
3rd place out of 16
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225/50 R17 98W
Further details available from ADAC- Wet-road performance is “just good” with weaknesses in aquaplaning and handling
- Vi Bilagare2021
Conclusion: good (1,7)
2nd place out of 8
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225/45 R17 94W
Further details available from Vi Bilagare- Responsive and easy to drive in the wet and dry
- Very good levels of comfort and quietest tire on test
- Average aquaplaning resistance
- 2024
Conclusion: good (1,7)
4th place out of 21
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Outstanding mileage
- Stable and safe handling
- Moderate price
- Very good value for money
- Moderate grip in wet conditions
- 2018
Conclusion: good (1,9)
11th place out of 47
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2019
Conclusion: good (1,9)
4th place out of 16
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 185/65 R15
Further details available from ADAC- Especially good on dry roads and low fuel consumption
- A little weak in the wet compared to the best on test
- 2021
Conclusion: good (1,9)
4th place out of 15
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16
Further details available from ADAC- Lowest wear
- Good in the wet
- Low fuel consumption
- Slightly weaker on dry roads
- 2021
Conclusion: good (2,0)
13th place out of 53
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2024
Conclusion: good (2,0)
13th place out of 55
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild - Tyre Reviews2023
Conclusion: good (2,1)
4th place out of 13
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Very well balanced tire
- Excellent wet handling
- Great dry handling
- Low noise
- Good levels of comfort
- Low rolling resistance
- Slightly average aquaplaning resistance
- Extended dry braking
- 2023
Conclusion: good (2,2)
4th place out of 12
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV 225/65 R17 106V
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- Premium profile with well-balanced
- Safe driving characteristics
- Good aquaplaning resistance
- Short wet braking distances
- Good off-road capability
- Good comfort
- Slightly higher price level
2021Conclusion: good (2,3)
4th place out of 11
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 195/55 R16 87H
Further details available from Sport Auto- Good aquaplaning resistance
- Excellent steering during lane change maneuvers
- Good levels of comfort
- Long dry and wet braking distances
- 2022
Conclusion: good (2,5)
16th place out of 44
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 215/55 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2021
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
9th place out of 20
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Lowest wear on test
- Best value tire on test
- Very low rolling resistance
- Good ride comfort
- Slightly delayed steering
- 2024
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
5th place out of 10
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225/55 R17 101W
Further details available from Auto Bild- 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
- 2018
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,9)
10th place out of 20
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild- Best curved aquaplaning result
- Stable handling in the wet and dry
- Average fuel use
- Average mileage
- Auto Navigator2019
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,2)
10th place out of 18
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Navigator - 2024
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,2)
9th place out of 16
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 215/55 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Does achieve a clearly good rating in braking distance
- Overall, its dry performance does not surpass a satisfactory outcome
- al volante2020
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
6th place out of 10
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 225/45 R17
Further details available from al volante- Low rolling resistance
- Excellent wet performance
- Average noise
- Slightly slow steering in the dry
- Vi Bilagare2022
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
6th place out of 10
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Vi Bilagare- High comfort
- Low rolling resistance
- Price
- Slightly diffuse driving characteristics
- Motor2023
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
5th place out of 8
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 205/55 R16
Further details available from Motor- With a very good point score, it secured the fifth place
- A well-balanced tire that provides a comparable high level of safety in all conditions
- It slightly lags behind Pirelli on both dry and wet asphalt, while having slightly
- Tyre Reviews2019
Conclusion: adequate (3,9)
6th place out of 8
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Low fuel consumption
- High aquaplaning resistance
- Weak lateral stability
- Understeer and long braking in the dry
- Elevated noise
- 2018
Conclusion: adequate (4,0)
12th place out of 16
Tested tire: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R16
Further details available from ADAC- Good in the dry
- Low fuel consumption
- Slightly weak in the wet
- High wear
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