Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion

    2026 test data · 23 independent tests

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    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion: 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 Z-Max Zealion 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, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.

    How the Z-Max Zealion performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Z-Max Zealion 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 dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Z-Max Zealion's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Z-Max Zealion
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used221
    Best rank#1#7
    Avg rank7.937.5
    Latest test20262025
    Tire Lab Score95.1

    Tire Lab Score

    95.1
    Excellent · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Z-Max ZealionWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.3
    164
    Avg rank 48.0
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    21
    Avg rank 38.0
    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
    🔇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 Z-Max Zealion

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 48.0 for the Z-Max Zealion.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 38.0 for the Z-Max Zealion.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Z-Max Zealion

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to no data for the Z-Max Zealion.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Z-Max Zealion?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks higher on average than the Z-Max Zealion.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Z-Max Zealion 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 Z-Max Zealion.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Z-Max Zealion.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Z-Max Zealion 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 →