Goodyear EfficientGrip Reviews - Page 9

Given 40% while driving a Audi A4 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
I bought these tyres about 8 months ago and about 30,000km ago.

dry grip is decent.
wet grip is dodgy, aquaplane a few times. and i wasnt even driving quickly.
feedback is non-existant. power steering? maybe
wear is ok, looking at the wear at 30,000km. i think it still has 30% left. which is ok.
comfort is poor or bad. its not the noisiest tyre around but it was touted as the quiet tyre. So it should really be quieter. my Continental premium contact 2 were much much quieter.

not getting it ever again.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on October 16, 2012
Given 66% while driving a BMW 320i (225/60 R16) on a combination of roads for 19,500 spirited miles
advertised as the quiet tyre.

so the question would be. is it really quiet?

yes. and no.

on perfect surfaces, its mightily quiet. but you'd expect that from most tyres.

on poor surfaces, its decent. its not the quietest (i think one of previous Michelins were quieter). it does vibrate quite a lot of concrete roads.

so thats my take.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on September 11, 2012
Given 46% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
These tyres are fitted to the police cars that i drive and i drive cautiously but then when on blue light considerably quicker than most.

Under normar driving i find the tyres comfortable but at the same time noisy. it doesnt take much at all to have the tyres squeeling around corners even at 30 or 40 mph. They are ok in the wet and in the dry but i wouldnt rate then anywhere near a performance tyre.

When pushing the car i find there is very little feedback through the corners and there is definately the jelly like feel that folk talk about. again very noisy but still maintain straight line stability at 120mph. the handling is predictable but at the same time you are predocting that you are not going to have much grip. braking isnt the best and i say that they tyres stop me using the braking power in the car to its full potential.

I cant really comment on life or fuel efficiency as i so a lot of my mileage on the limit of grip they do handle reasonably well in the snow compared to other summer tyres.

Although they are an all round decent tyre i wouldnt buy them for my own car and certainly wouldnt be paying top dollar for them. for general day to day driving they are perfectly fine other than a bit of road noise but this is made worse by having an estate car.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on September 5, 2012
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Given 89% while driving a BMW 328i (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 12,000 average miles
Got these tyres after my mechanic pestered and pestered.

my opinion?

i think they are one of the best tyres ive used.

i do drive rather quickly on the highway. but do most of my driving in town.

very comfortable, very predictable.

Wet grip can be a bit dodgy (coming from Michelin Primacy) but on dry roads, its very very good.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on August 22, 2012
Given 80% while driving a Lexus CT200h (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Got these tyres after using the poor Yokohama.

Much much quieter and has better comfort.

The handling suffered a bit. But I don't drive sportily

Good tyres. Need more driving to decide on milage
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on August 20, 2012
Given 40% while driving a Honda Accord (195/65 R15) on mostly country roads for 6,500 average miles
Fitted these on my car this spring.
Replaced them by now because of it's nonexisting roadfeedback og its extreme dullness. The car felt like a big fat piece of jelly.
I belive the jelly-like feel show that the tyre is not too safe if you for instans have to react fast to avoid obstacles in the road.
Never again. Really not recommended. Dont waste your money on these tires
I have endured almost 10000 km on these tires before finally replacing them for Vredestein Hi-Trac 2 which is just a complete turnaround, an extreme improvement.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on August 6, 2012
Given 84% while driving a Ford Mondeo (215/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 2,000 average miles
OE on "Ford Direct" Mondeo 10,500 miles on clock. No complaints in the 2,000 miles I have done so far, however I never drive my cars "to the limit". More expensive than the AVON ZV5s I normally buy but cannot get them in the size + XL. Will probably buy again
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on July 20, 2012
Given 69% while driving a Mercedes Benz E Class (245/45 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
A very soft and comfort tyre suitable for daily driving. It can handle speed above 160kmh quite decent, but when approaching a sharp corner, i agree with the earlier reviewer that it gives a "jelly" feel like handling with minimal steering response. I suppose it is not a performance kind of tyre given the characterisics that i have mentioned.

Overall, okay and it does give additional mileage since tyre changed. Will i buy this tyre again - dont think so as i feel Asymmetric 2 would be a better choice and much satisfaction in all areas.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on June 24, 2012
Given 38% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (205 bhp) (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
I bought these tyres to replace the original Bridgestone Potenzas which were factory fitted to my Audi A4. The Good Year tyres had the same specification but turned the Audi from a sharp handling car to one that felt like a jelly on wheels. Trying different pressures, from recommended to higher, did not provide any improvement. Road feel was non existant and the handling was unpredictable at both high and low speeds. The only advantage was a slight, but noticeable reduction in road noise and ride. I do not reccommend these tyres on a performance car. Have replaced them after 2 weeks.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on April 12, 2012
Given 100% while driving a Holden Astra (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 easy going miles
Got all 4 tyres replaced with Goodyear Efficientgrip tyres. Cost a bit but very pleased with them. Haven't done 1000km on them as yet but they are quiet tyres and adds to the comfort of driving.
Helpful 11 - tyre reviewed on April 7, 2012
Given 61% while driving a Renault Megane II Break 1.5dCI 105Hp (205/55 R16 V) on a combination of roads for 15,000 average miles
Average tyre, not too good not too bad in any aspect. I was disappointed with tyre wear, the car is a Mégane 105 2007 so not very powerful and the Goodyears lasted the same as the Continentals Premium Contact, a better tyre allround.
They gave a better fuel consumption, maybe 0,2L / 100 Kms. but to me it doesn't compensate at all the loss in handling and the worse grip both on dry and wet surfaces compared to a non-eco tyre.
Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on April 4, 2012
Given 63% while driving a Ford Mondeo (235/50 R17 W) on a combination of roads for 9,000 spirited miles
Good grip and comfort. Front tyres worn out after 15000km on my FWD Mondeo zetec tdci 2011.
Helpful 10 - tyre reviewed on April 2, 2012