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Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact

Goodyear Tyres Premium Touring Summer Next

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact is a Premium Touring Summer tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

7.1
Tyre Reviews Score Based on User Reviews
Limited Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
83%
Wet Grip
58%
Road Feedback
77%
Handling
78%
Wear
80%
Comfort
82%
Buy again
56%
28 Reviews
73% Average
369,996 miles driven
2 Tests (avg: 11th)
Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact

Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact

Summer Premium
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7.1 / 10
Based on User Reviews · Limited Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 2
Publications: 1
Period: 2014 - 2018
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 28
Avg Rating: 73.2%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.11
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 ADAC 2018 175/65 R14 10/14 0 metrics
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test ADAC 2014 175/65 R14 11/16 0 metrics
All Tests
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2
Tests
11th
Average
10th
Best
11th
Worst
Latest Tyre Test Results
2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14
175/65 R14 • 2018
10th/14
Good in the dry, low wear
Relatively weak in the wet
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test
175/65 R14 • 2014
11th/16
Acceptable performance on dry roads
Relatively weak in the wet
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
14 inch
165/70R14 85 T XL C C 71
175/65R14 86 T XL C C 70
185/70R14 88 T C B 70
165/70R14 81 T C B 70
185/60R14 82 T C C 70
15 inch
185/65R15 92 T XL C B 71
195/65R15 91 T C C 71
195/65R15 95 T XL B C 71
185/65R15 88 T D C 70
195/65R15 91 T C B 71
195/65R15 95 T XL B B 71
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact

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January 5, 2017

How to rotate these tyres

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact is an asymmetric tyre so can easily be rotated front to back and side to side if required.

Review Summary

Based on 27 user reviews

Drivers describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact as a quiet, comfortable tyre with strong dry-road grip and confident braking, particularly well-suited to compact, lower-power cars and everyday driving. Many high-scoring reviews also praise its refinement and stability, and several report good longevity when driven moderately. However, a sizable group of users report weak or deteriorating wet traction (especially in rain/cold or as the tyre ages), with some calling it unsafe in wet braking and corners.

Strengths
  • Low road noise / quiet running
  • Comfortable ride
  • Strong dry grip and braking
  • Good overall handling/stability for normal driving
  • Good longevity/wear for many users (especially with moderate driving)
Areas for Improvement
  • Wet grip and wet braking reported as poor/inconsistent by many users
  • Often getting worse as the tyre ages

Top 3 Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact Reviews

Given 33% while driving a Fiat Seicento 899 (155/65 R13) on a combination of roads for 5 average miles
I've had a lot of Goodyear tyres in the past & usually rate them quite highly but these efficient grip have got to be one of the worst tyres I've ever had. They have been on for only 6 months & 5,000 miles & even with regular rotating, maintaining correct tyre pressures etc all 4 tyres have worn down to 3/4 mm in that short amount of time & mileage which I think is unacceptable considering they are supposed to be a "premium" brand. Goodyear should have called these "not efficient grip" as the dry & wet grip is awful & also the amount of tyre fold which occurs when driving in a spirited manner is just something else. So to sum things up I don't usually buy budget tyres but I've had better budget tyres that came with cars I've bought than these ditch finders. I'm ditching these tyres this week for a set of Uniroyal's, I'd heard recently that Goodyear had been bought out by a budget brand & it definitely shows, they used to be my go to buy after these tyres I will not be purchasing Goodyear's ever again
Helpful 885
July 28, 2025
Given 42% while driving a Citroën (205/55 R19) on a combination of roads for 500 easy going miles
Car has only done 550 miles and I am going to change the tyres. The factory fitted Goodyear transmit road noise even on smooth roads. Makes long distanc driving very annoying.
Helpful 914
February 21, 2024
Given 90% while driving a Toyota Corolla AE101 (165/70 R14) on for 6,500 miles
The better tyre in my Corolla, excellent in dry roads and very good in the wet. Brake dry and wet very good. Comfort very good.
Helpful 1064
April 8, 2023

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Latest Goodyear EfficientGrip Compact Reviews

Given 77% while driving a Nissan (185/70 R14) on a combination of roads for 1,800 spirited miles
This is one of the beter tyres i used Wet weather is excellent Handels well in Bad roads like pot houlls Well costruckted Keep it's shape
Helpful 899
March 29, 2022
Given 89% while driving a Hyundai Getz (155/65 R14) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Great tires for small cars with low hp, especially if u use small size of this tire. Good dry and wet grip even though they need a little time to warm up. The best thing about these tires that i was really astonished is their braking power especially on dry, it's like dropping anchor when i hit the brakes. Fuel economy is great too. I'm not that sure though about handling on higher speeds but yet again this tire in not meant to be for spirited driving like i am into so if u drive normally for everyday use like it was build for then is more than enough. Definitely recommend them!
Helpful 822
March 2, 2022
Given 66% while driving a Renault Clio 1.2 8v 60hp (175/70 R13 T) on a combination of roads for 20,000 average miles
found them on my car almost new, cannot say i was impressed, especially when it was time to change them, not worth the money foun better tyre with less money, goodyear is an outdated tyre and not so good in the wet, may fit goodyear only if they change the tyre with a new one with good ratings in the rain
Helpful 927
March 10, 2021
Given 57% while driving a Citroën Xsara (175/70 R13 T) on mostly town for 8,000 average miles
only good for dry roads, will change them now i am looking at semperit and falken via reviews
Helpful 985
March 9, 2021
Given 70% while driving a Daewoo (175/70 R13 T) on a combination of roads for 12,000 average miles
summer tire only for dry roads, had some slips and nearly a two crashes with the car in front of me in the rain, will never buy it again, as i am getting old and i need a tire that works on dry and wet roads
Helpful 928
February 2, 2021
Given 49% while driving a Suzuki Swift (175/70 R13 T) on mostly town for 19,800 average miles
glad i got rid of them after 4 years, this is a summer tyre only for dry roads, on wet roads these are dangerous, never let my children take the car when it rained, will never buy goodyear tyres again, waist of money,, for 4 years i had BADYEAR intead of GOODYEAR
Helpful 878
January 3, 2021
Given 54% while driving a Nissan Micra (175/70 R13 T) on mostly town for 60,000 average miles
a bad tyre from goodyear, i am very happy that i will get rid of them in few days
Helpful 1213
January 1, 2021
Daewoo Kalos (175/70 R13 T) on mostly town for 30,000 average miles
after 3,5 years i am chaging them, its winter now and i have no grip, tired of driving slow, and like a grandma when it rains, it was one of the worst tire i ever had, the only positive is that the tread lasts, i think a tire with good reading on fuel consumption does not get warm for it to grip, after research A reading tyres in the wet have C readings for wet conditions, i hate loosing my car in the wet, i am between falken and semperit .... wil never buy them again as i was a goodyear fan
Helpful 841
December 27, 2020
Given 60% while driving a SEAT Ibiza (175/70 R13 T) on mostly town for 50,000 average miles
aftet 5 years and end of life for this tire, it's a decent tire but had it's issues, it did not work in the rainy day's, had lost grip many times on wet braking, i even pulled the hand brake, on dry roads its a good tire, haw good wear and low noise in the car, i am not buying it again as i want a tire that works on a wet road
Helpful 796
December 22, 2020
Given 55% while driving a Kia Motors Rio (175/60 R14 T) on a combination of roads for 40,000 spirited miles
these tyres did not blow my mind, i would say they are a medium tyre in all conditions, did not like hard braking in wet conditions and some times on dry roads, i think it's that they are not flat on the road because they are round at the tread ,,, overall a medium tyre for primium price
Helpful 991
December 16, 2020
Given 93% while driving a Hyundai Accent (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 50 spirited miles
this is my second review, i did not change these tyres in 2019 but today on october 2020 and after 7 years on my car, because after 6,5 years the tyres they did not work in the wet, now i tried to buy new ones, but GOODYEAR GREECE is a scam, they only have old stock from the beginning of 2019, so i had to choose a new tyre so i installed FALKEN sn832 ... next review on FALKEN tyre
Helpful 970
October 22, 2020
Given 93% while driving a Daewoo Lanos (175/70 R13 T) on a combination of roads for 41 spirited miles
one off the best in the market,
Helpful 1092
October 19, 2020
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