Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus: 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 Nereus NS805 Plus 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 noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Nereus NS805 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 1 test.
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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Nereus NS805 Plus still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Nereus NS805 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Nereus NS805 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 7.0 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 8.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
❄️ Snow: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🧊 Ice: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Nereus NS805 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nereus NS805 Plus ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Nereus NS805 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Nereus NS805 Plus in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →