BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich Advantage and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 35 tests, 11 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich Advantage performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 13 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The BFGoodrich Advantage making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the BFGoodrich Advantage's brand, sizing or price
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich Advantage | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 13 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 11.9 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 85.2 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich Advantage
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich Advantage | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.0 22 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.6 31 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.8 212 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 14.3 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 12.9 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20262026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
- 20242024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
- 20232023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
- 20222022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
- 20222022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
- 20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
- 20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
- 20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 13.0 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 10.6 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.8 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 14.3 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 12.9 for the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich Advantage or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich Advantage across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich Advantage appears in 13 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 11 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →