Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5: 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 84.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Uniroyal RainExpert 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 5.3 1 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 11.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 7.0 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | No data | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 10.0 | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 11.0 for the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainExpert 5
The Uniroyal RainExpert 5 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Uniroyal RainExpert 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 Uniroyal RainExpert 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Uniroyal RainExpert 5 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 →