Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Minerva F209 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (Minerva). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (76%) than Minerva (25%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 33% of the Minerva F209. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Minerva F209 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the F209 were tested. See more mutual tests below.