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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Nokian Powerproof 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Goodyear summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 84% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Powerproof 2 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Nokian
Powerproof 2
Number of tests
22
5
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
6.0
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
88
91

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 5 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Nokian Powerproof 2
98%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Nokian Powerproof 2
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Nokian Powerproof 2
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Nokian Powerproof 2
97%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Nokian Powerproof 2
99%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Nokian Powerproof 2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Nokian Powerproof 2
89%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian Powerproof 2
78%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
85%
Nokian Powerproof 2
97%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Nokian Powerproof 2
100%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
70%
Nokian Powerproof 2
93%

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