Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests

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    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Maxxis M36 appear in 23 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.

    How the Maxxis M36 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Maxxis M36 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 wet
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise dry

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Maxxis M36
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used221
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank7.96.6
    Latest test20262017
    Tire Lab Score95.1

    Tire Lab Score

    95.1
    Excellent · Summer

    Maxxis M36

    1 tests
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Maxxis M36Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.3
    164
    Avg rank 9.0
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    21
    Avg rank 5.0
    1
    Maxxis M36
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.2
    636
    No data
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.5
    52
    No data
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    No data
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

    💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.0 for the Maxxis M36.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    The Maxxis M36 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Maxxis M36

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Maxxis M36?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis M36.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Maxxis M36 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Maxxis M36.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis M36.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Maxxis M36 in 1.

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