Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Uniroyal RainSport 5

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is an Premium-Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is an Ultra-High-Performance Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS RainSport-5

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these eight tests:

  • Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Uniroyal RainSport 5 in eight of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Uniroyal RainSport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.5% less distance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36.37M
Uniroyal RainSport 5
37.69M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:35.1M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 35.7M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.4M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.4M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.8M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 38.4M
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 39.1M
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.9M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 37.9M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.56% faster around a lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
101.17s
Uniroyal RainSport 5
102.77s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:101.17s Uniroyal RainSport 5: 102.77s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.95% faster around a lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
105.05Km/H
Uniroyal RainSport 5
104.05Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:94.9Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 94.3Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:115.2Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 113.8Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 22.22% more points than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
9 Points
Uniroyal RainSport 5
7 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9 Points Uniroyal RainSport 5: 7 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.72% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.31M
Uniroyal RainSport 5
37.04M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.1M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 36.1M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:31.7M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 32M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:49.5M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 49.9M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.7M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 33.5M
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.4M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 36.8M
2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.2M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 27.7M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45.6M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 43.3M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.83% less distance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36M
Uniroyal RainSport 5
36.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M Uniroyal RainSport 5: 36.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.5% faster around a wet lap than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.04s
Uniroyal RainSport 5
70.39s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.04s Uniroyal RainSport 5: 70.39s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was 1.37% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
75.35Km/H
Uniroyal RainSport 5
76.4Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:76.5Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 78Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.2Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 74.8Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 18.48% more points than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
9.2 Points
Uniroyal RainSport 5
7.5 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9.2 Points Uniroyal RainSport 5: 7.5 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 had 6.62% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.92m/s
Uniroyal RainSport 5
6.34m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.92m/s Uniroyal RainSport 5: 6.34m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 floated at a 8.53% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
79.97Km/H
Uniroyal RainSport 5
87.43Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.48Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 91.62Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.1Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 86.1Km/H
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.3Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 86.7Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81Km/H Uniroyal RainSport 5: 85.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 slipped out at a 11.11% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
4m/sec2
Uniroyal RainSport 5
4.5m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.5m/sec2 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 4m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.49m/sec2 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 5m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 4.26% more points than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
9.4 Points
Uniroyal RainSport 5
9 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9.4 Points Uniroyal RainSport 5: 9 Points

Noise

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.28% quieter than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.5dB
Uniroyal RainSport 5
70.7dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.6dB Uniroyal RainSport 5: 68.3dB
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.6dB Uniroyal RainSport 5: 70.9dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:72.3dB Uniroyal RainSport 5: 72.9dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.32% quieter than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
61.4dB
Uniroyal RainSport 5
61.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.4dB Uniroyal RainSport 5: 61.6dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 3.64% less than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.2Kg
Uniroyal RainSport 5
8.51Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.1Kg Uniroyal RainSport 5: 8.52Kg
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.3Kg Uniroyal RainSport 5: 8.5Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 44.05% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
53547.5KM
Uniroyal RainSport 5
29962.5KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:55300KM Uniroyal RainSport 5: 26600KM
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:47940KM Uniroyal RainSport 5: 32300KM
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:65700KM Uniroyal RainSport 5: 33300KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45250KM Uniroyal RainSport 5: 27650KM

Value

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 27.56% better value based on price/1000km than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.23Price/1000
Uniroyal RainSport 5
7.22Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.74Price/1000 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 8.05Price/1000
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:1.67Price/1000 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 2.76Price/1000
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.29Price/1000 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 10.85Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Uniroyal RainSport 5 was better during four price tests. On average the Uniroyal RainSport 5 cost 14.33% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
246
Uniroyal RainSport 5
210.75
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Uniroyal RainSport 5

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:224 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 191
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:275 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 260
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:110 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 92
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:375 Uniroyal RainSport 5: 300

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 14.88% lower rolling resistance than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
7.38kg / t
Uniroyal RainSport 5
8.67kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.28kg / t Uniroyal RainSport 5: 8.85kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.24kg / t Uniroyal RainSport 5: 9.24kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.62kg / t Uniroyal RainSport 5: 7.93kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 3.39% less fuel than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.7l/100km
Uniroyal RainSport 5
5.9l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.7l/100km Uniroyal RainSport 5: 5.9l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 34.23% less particle wear matter than the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
61.3mg/km/t
Uniroyal RainSport 5
93.2mg/km/t
Weight of Tyre Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.3mg/km/t Uniroyal RainSport 5: 93.2mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Uniroyal RainSport 5.

In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 92 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

The Uniroyal RainSport 5 has been reviewed 72 times and drivers have given the tyre 75% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Uniroyal RainSport 5.

Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Been looking for new set of summer tyres after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tyres, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tyres are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 353 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2020
View all Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Uniroyal RainSport 5
Given 90% 205/55 R16 V on mostly country roads for 800 spirited miles
Having used rainsport 3s for the past 2 years or 42.000km it was time for a change. I always change at 2 year interval October or November with 40-45k kilometres on average. I reside in northern Greece and the last time round I fancied the idea of an all season Tyre but after the fitters recommendation ended up with the uniroyals. The rainsport 3s were a revelation in winter and commendable in the summer. I always fit premium tyres and the rainsport 3s were left wanting a little bit for grip in scorching hot tarmac.
The rainsport 5s in question are on initial impressions (1200km so... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 182 - tyre reviewed on November 20, 2019
View all Uniroyal RainSport 5 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, subj. comfort, noise, noise, tyre weight, wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Uniroyal RainSport 5 performed better in wet braking, wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning and price.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.