Tyre comparison
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the EfficientGrip Performance 2 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.
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
| Driver | EfficientGrip Performance 2 | BluEarth-GT AE51 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily driving, wet winters | 70 (higher) | 42 |
| Spirited roads, warm climate | 72 (higher) | 42 |
| Longest life and lowest cost | 78 (higher) | 45 |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other grand touring tyres.
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
BluEarth-GT AE51
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- Tyre Reviews
TyreReviews aggregate: wet braking 7.2% longer than premium; wet 84% vs Hankook 92%.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 or the BluEarth-GT AE51?
The EfficientGrip Performance 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the EfficientGrip Performance 2 for dry grip, wet grip, tread life and efficiency.
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.