BFGoodrich gGrip 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 gGrip and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 26 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 gGrip performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 gGrip still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gGrip | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 22 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.2 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gGrip
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gGrip | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.3 1 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | BFGoodrich gGrip |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 13.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 12.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 9.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The BFGoodrich gGrip wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 11.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gGrip or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gGrip 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 gGrip.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gGrip shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gGrip appears in 4 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 →