Goodride SA57 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 Goodride SA57 and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appear in 24 tests, 2 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 Goodride SA57 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 Goodride SA57 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodride SA57 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 2 | 22 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 16.5 | 7.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 80.5 | 95.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodride SA57
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodride SA57 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 16.6 | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 18.3 | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.5 | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 20.0 | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Goodride SA57 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodride SA57 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 16.6 for the Goodride SA57.
☀️ Dry: Goodride SA57 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 18.3 for the Goodride SA57.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodride SA57 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 11.5 for the Goodride SA57.
📏 Mileage: Goodride SA57 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 20.0 for the Goodride SA57.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodride SA57 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The Goodride SA57 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodride SA57 or Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Goodride SA57.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride SA57 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 Goodride SA57.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Goodride SA57.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodride SA57 appears in 2 independent tests, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in 22, with 2 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 →