Dayton Touring 2 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 Dayton Touring 2 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 Dayton Touring 2 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, mileage. 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 Dayton Touring 2 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Dayton Touring 2 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 15.8 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2020 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 78.1 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Dayton Touring 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dayton Touring 2 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 17.7 1 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 17.0 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Dayton Touring 2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Dayton Touring 2 |
💧 Wet: Dayton Touring 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 17.7 for the Dayton Touring 2.
☀️ Dry: Dayton Touring 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 17.0 for the Dayton Touring 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dayton Touring 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Dayton Touring 2 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 Dayton Touring 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Dayton Touring 2 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Dayton Touring 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dayton Touring 2 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Dayton Touring 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Dayton Touring 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Dayton Touring 2 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Dayton Touring 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dayton Touring 2 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 →
