BFGoodrich Advantage vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
The key themes are clear: the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is built around all-round safety with standout longevity and efficiency, whereas the Advantage leans more toward purchase-price appeal and a comfort-oriented feel, with a recurring weak point in wet-road dynamics. If your driving includes frequent rain, motorways, and high annual mileage, this comparison quickly becomes less about “which is better” and more about “how much compromise you're willing to accept to save upfront.”
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 fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| BFGoodrich Advantage | one | |
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | thirteen |
While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the BFGoodrich Advantage 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.
Key Strengths
- Typically stronger straight-line aquaplaning results (e.g., 76.2 vs 75.7 km/h in ADAC 2026; multiple test wins in straight-aqua)
- Often competitive in dry braking, including several head-to-head wins across tests (category record 5-5)
- Generally lower purchase price in most comparisons (e.g., 295 vs 375 in AutoBild 2024; 96 vs 110 in ADAC 2023)
- Comfort-oriented character in some assessments, including strong subjective comfort in Tyre Reviews 2020
- Much stronger wear/longevity across every shared wear test (e.g., 57,800 vs 46,700 km ADAC 2026; 45,250 vs 25,750 km AutoBild 2024)
- More consistent wet-road safety and dynamics, with frequent wins in wet braking and especially wet handling (wet handling wins 6-0)
- Lower rolling resistance and better efficiency trend (rolling resistance wins 6-0; also slight fuel advantage where measured)
- Best overall value in multiple tests once mileage is priced in, despite sometimes higher upfront cost (value wins 4-0)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.19% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.51% faster around a lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.03% faster around a lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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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 BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 1.88% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.95% less distance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 3.66% faster around a wet lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.65% faster around a wet lap than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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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 6.52% more points than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 5.73% higher lateral wet grip than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage floated at a 0.46% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Straight Aqua: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 2.51% higher speed than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage scored 6% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Noise
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 1.02% quieter than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during one noise tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage measured 0.33% quieter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Noise: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 4.62% less than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Wear
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 33.14% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Value
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 28.79% better value based on price/1000km than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Price
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the BFGoodrich Advantage was better during five price tests. On average the BFGoodrich Advantage cost 8.11% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Price: BFGoodrich Advantage
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 9.55% lower rolling resistance than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 0.88% less fuel than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 20.04% less particle wear matter than the BFGoodrich Advantage.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
BFGoodrich Advantage Driver Reviews
Drivers of the BFGoodrich Advantage largely praise its comfort-focused character, highlighting a plush ride, low noise, and confident wet braking/traction. Many note it suits normal and sedate driving very well, with good value and signs of strong wear life. However, multiple reviewers report average dry grip with some understeer and lack of precision when pushed, so it's not ideal for sporty driving. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, with the tyre excelling in comfort and wet safety over outright performance.
Based on 14 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 as a highly capable premium touring tyre, praised most for exceptional tread life, strong all-round grip (especially wet-road security for many), and a noticeably quieter, more comfortable ride than many OEM or budget alternatives. Fuel economy/rolling resistance is also frequently reported as very good, helping offset the higher purchase price through longevity. A recurring minority complaint is a soft sidewall feel that can make steering response seem vague or less sporty, and some users report weaker wet braking/traction (often in cooler or very wet conditions) compared with sportier rivals.
Based on 114 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Conclusion
The BFGoodrich Advantage's main wins are narrower and more situation-specific. It frequently posts better straight-line aquaplaning speeds (category wins 6 vs 2) and sometimes edges dry braking, plus it is usually cheaper to buy. But the recurring limiting factor-called out in multiple write-ups-is wet handling confidence and (in some tests) significantly longer wet braking. The most decisive example is ADAC 2026 wet braking: 34.5 m (BFGoodrich) vs 31.3 m (Goodyear), a meaningful 3.2 m advantage for the Goodyear.
Practical takeaway: if you want the safest, most economical tyre over its life, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the clear pick-even if it can cost more upfront. The BFGoodrich Advantage only makes strong sense if you are highly price-sensitive, value a softer/comfort bias, and can accept that wet-road control and consistency are not at the same level as the Goodyear.
Key Differences
- Overall consistency: Goodyear is a regular podium/test-winner (e.g., 1st/50 in ADAC 2023; 1st/22 in AutoBild 2022), while BFGoodrich is more often mid-to-lower mid-pack (e.g., 21st/50 in ADAC 2023; 12th/21 in AutoBild 2024).
- Wet braking can be decisively better for Goodyear in key tests (ADAC 2026: 31.3 m vs 34.5 m; ADAC 2023: 37.4 m vs 39.8 m), even though BFGoodrich occasionally edges it in a few datasets.
- Wet handling and cornering grip strongly favor Goodyear (wins 6-0; e.g., AutoBild 2022 wet circle 6.64 vs 5.97 m/s and wet handling 74.3 vs 72.1 km/h).
- Aquaplaning pattern is mixed: BFGoodrich more often wins straight aquaplaning speed (wins 6-2), but Goodyear often counters with stronger overall wet control and, in some tests, better curved aquaplaning.
- Longevity/running costs are the biggest separator: Goodyear repeatedly delivers ~24% to ~76% more projected mileage depending on test (ADAC 2026 +23.8%; AutoBild 2024 +75.7%), and also shows lower abrasion (ADAC 2026: 62 vs 83 mg/km/t).
- Upfront price vs value: BFGoodrich is usually cheaper to buy, but Goodyear's cost-per-distance is typically better due to far longer wear (value wins 4-0).
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.Similar Comparisons
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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.
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