Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 215/45 R16 90 V XL, FP, AO

Good rubber that dampens Volkswagen's rigidity. I'm finding it very well. Read more Collapse

After 12,000 km I can now give an objective opinion on the Goodyear Efficengrip Performance. In my opinion, the biggest advantage is the wet-weather handling. Every puddle and even larger bodies of water are no obstacle for these tyres. Excellent wet grip as well as excellent braking and cornering performance. When it comes to wet surfaces, the tyre is superb. The driving experience has definitely improved. It absorbs small bumps completely and handles larger ones very well. It is certainly more pleasant to drive over bumps without vibrations. Admittedly, this is also due to the fact that the tyre is softer, but I have not noticed too much abrasion. I will be able to describe this after I have driven even more km. As for the fuel consumption, I honestly did not notice any difference. It seems to me that I have not gained in fuel consumption, but probably not lost. In general, the car burns less in summer than in winter and that is where I can see the difference. The only thing I can genuinely complain about with this tyre is the noise. As far as I am concerned, the A class label is definitely overstated. OK, it is a very quiet tyre, but in my opinion up to 100 km. From 100 km upwards, it starts to make noise. When driving a bit faster on the motorway, it is better to keep the windows closed because the noise is not pleasant. And even inside with the windows closed, the noise is very loud. The tyre also has problems with noise. As for the appearance, it gives the car a character. They look great. Generally speaking, although I insist that it is not as quiet as advertised, I can recommend it without any doubt. Read more Collapse

Hello, I put on these tyres because they were lying in the garage covered in dust, it's a fact that the sides are cracked etc so I can't say that they will behave in the same way as new tyres, but judging by one opinion here I don't think there will be much difference. The thing is that the car floats on them. They are so soft that when you take aggressive turns as I like to do, the tyre slips to the side so you feel like you are driving on the rim and not the tyre. I do not recommend this tyre in size 195/50-15 v-index for people with a sporty driving style simply a drama. Some time ago i had the opportunity to drive a barum bravuris 1 on a similar rover 25 compact. i have goodyear on my ibiza and barum simply beats goodyear in terms of tyre performance. it doesn't skid at all in a corner compared to goodyear, when tested at max speed at the top of a racelogic curve, goodyear went sideways at 62 km/h, barum only did 60 km/h and the tyre started to veer slightly outwards (understeer) but stability is 5 classes better and barum is a budget tyre whereas goodyear is premium. I definitely do not recommend these tyres unless you are a pensioner for commuting to church etc. because it must be said that when the temperature is more than 15 degrees they stick really well if it were not for the fact that it bends, which is acceptable for me I would rate this tyre very highly. Read more Collapse

The Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance was a hit in my case! I was looking for quiet tyres which are both economical and safe. The Goodyear is the right compromise for my needs. The tyres are quiet, the consumption is not higher than with my previous tyres (Michelin - I don't remember the model, but some premium one), I would say even a little bit lower. They grip the road very nicely at faster speeds in corners - no discomfort, firm grip on the road, no slipping. In the wet it's good but not perfect - you can feel some slight slippage when cornering on a wet road (at higher speeds), I don't feel 100% confident at high speed but it's not a tragedy (I have Dunlop SP Sport Maxx St on my other car and it's much better in the wet in my opinion). On normal wet driving it is ok, braking is similar, on puddles and wet ruts they channel the water nicely. I have driven about 15 000 km on them - no problems, no punctures, even wear, no cracks or bulges visible. The tyre looks great on the 17" rim, but the appearance of the tyre is a secondary issue in my case. I think the tyre is good for people who need a quiet and economical tyre, and have a moderate driving style. Wet craziness is not the domain of these tyres, but at normal speeds the tyre will not fail in any conditions. I would choose them again without a doubt for a family car. Read more Collapse

The tyre is really recommendable - so far the best tyre I have ridden. I compare it to Continetal or Michelin Energy Saver and I definitely choose GoodYear. Recently I was riding on Bridgestone Turanza - comparing to GoodYear it is the latter that wins. The Turanza was much harder and more slippery in the wet. GoodYear provides excellent grip on dry, wet, straight and cornering (very good grip even at high speeds). In terms of ride comfort, I would definitely recommend it - in handling the tyre seems very pleasant (noticeable on the steering wheel and suspension action), while providing very confident handling. In terms of braking it also performs very well - both in the wet and in the dry - it gives a feeling of safety. I can't comment on the abrasion, as I've only covered about 6000km (mainly city driving, but about 2k on the road) - so far the tyre looks like new. The appearance of the tyre and the noise level are also very positive. I also have the impression that the car smokes a little less on these tyres (but this may be related to the fact that they are 10mm higher than their predecessors). In conclusion, I can definitely recommend the tyres - as I said at the beginning, they are the best I have driven on so far. Considering the quality to price ratio, there is not even a second thought - I RECOMMEND! Read more Collapse