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Continental PremiumContact 7 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip and wet grip. Choose the EfficientGrip Performance 2 for tread life and efficiency. The EfficientGrip Performance 2 usually costs less.

Continental

PremiumContact 7

Class-leading wet and dry balance; very quiet.

Grand touring · Premium

Goodyear

EfficientGrip Performance 2

Long-lasting, efficient and composed in the rain.

Grand touring · Mid-range

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverPremiumContact 7EfficientGrip Performance 2
Daily driving, wet winters85 (higher)70
Spirited roads, warm climate85 (higher)72
Longest life and lowest cost79 (higher)78

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.

PremiumContact 7EfficientGrip Performance 2
Dry grip97
Wet grip105
Tread life610
Quiet & comfort87
Efficiency79

PremiumContact 7

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16: 96.1%, wet brake 40.3 m, 30,750 km; TR wins 9-1 vs Primacy 4+.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

EfficientGrip Performance 2

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Auto Bild
Year
2024
Test size
205/55R16

Auto Bild 2024 205/55R16: 94.9%, 45,250 km (best wear), wet 45.6 m.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the PremiumContact 7 or the EfficientGrip Performance 2?

The PremiumContact 7 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the PremiumContact 7 for dry grip and wet grip. Choose the EfficientGrip Performance 2 for tread life and efficiency. The EfficientGrip Performance 2 usually costs less.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.