Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dayton DW 510 Evo and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance appear in 9 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 Dayton DW 510 Evo performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 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 Dayton DW 510 Evo and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 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 snow
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dayton DW 510 Evo | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 8 |
| Best rank | #16 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 23.8 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2019 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Dayton DW 510 Evo
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dayton DW 510 Evo | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 5.3 211 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 29.0 | No data | Dayton DW 510 Evo |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 6.5 112 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 15.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 9.8 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
💧 Wet: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 20.0 for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
☀️ Dry: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
❄️ Snow: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Dayton DW 510 Evo wins this category with an average rank of 29.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
📏 Mileage: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 15.0, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
🔋 Efficiency: Dayton DW 510 Evo vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to no data for the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dayton DW 510 Evo or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance ranks higher on average than the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dayton DW 510 Evo across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance ranks better than the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance shows better mileage performance than the Dayton DW 510 Evo.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dayton DW 510 Evo appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance in 8.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →