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Comparison: Century Qirin 990 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Century) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Century (0%). The first tyre test of Century Qirin 990 was done in 2024, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Qirin 990 and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested.

Test Profile

Century
Qirin 990
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
1
22
Best position
#9
#1
Average position
9.0
5.6
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
88

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Dry braking
Century Qirin 990
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Dry handling
Century Qirin 990
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Wet
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Century Qirin 990
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Century Qirin 990
57%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Wet braking
Century Qirin 990
57%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Wet circle cornering
Century Qirin 990
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Wet handling
Century Qirin 990
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Exterior noise
Century Qirin 990
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Costs
Confidence
Century Qirin 990
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Rolling resistance
Century Qirin 990
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View

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