Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 27 tests, 1 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 Falken e.Ziex performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Falken e.Ziex still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Falken e.Ziex | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.8 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Falken e.Ziex
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Falken e.Ziex | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 24 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Falken e.Ziex |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.9 211 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.3 112 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 4.3 1 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Falken e.Ziex |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 7.1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Falken e.Ziex |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Falken e.Ziex vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Falken e.Ziex vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 3.9, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken e.Ziex vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Falken e.Ziex vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Falken e.Ziex vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Falken e.Ziex wins this category with an average rank of 7.1, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Falken e.Ziex or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken e.Ziex ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Falken e.Ziex 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 Falken e.Ziex ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Falken e.Ziex shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Falken e.Ziex appears in 5 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 1 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 →