Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 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 RainSport 5 appear in 33 tests, 7 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 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.
How the Uniroyal RainSport 5 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 11 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 Uniroyal RainSport 5 still wins on efficiency, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 12.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 81.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 8.0 33 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 17.8 11 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 11.3 12 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 14.3 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 8.0 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 17.8 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 11.3 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 14.3 for the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5
The Uniroyal RainSport 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, 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 RainSport 5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 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 Uniroyal RainSport 5.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Uniroyal RainSport 5 in 11, with 7 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 →