BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA 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 g Force Phenom TA and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 23 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 g Force Phenom TA performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in 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 BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 22 |
| Best rank | #3 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.6 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.8 1 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.3 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 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 g Force Phenom TA.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich g Force Phenom TA appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →