Independent Tyre Tests

Independent Tyre Tests

At Goodyear, we frequently refer to independent testing bodies, magazines and auto clubs. We do this because our own engineers put Goodyear tyres through a rigorous 360° Quality Test approach, so we are always confident our tyres will perform well in independent tests too.

In fact, only recently we discovered Goodyear has won more all-season tyre tests than any other brand*.

Tyre Testing Criteria

Independent tyre testing bodies will test tyres for an average of 15 key performance criteria, typically including:

  • Wet handling & dry handling
  • Wet braking & dry braking
  • Wet & dry cornering grip
  • Durability
  • Fuel efficiency
  • Internal cabin noise
  • Aquaplaning


Main test bodies

AutoExpress

This influential car magazine specialises in providing readers with unbiased reviews on cars and aftermarket products, including annual summer, winter and all-season tyre tests.

WhatTyre

Compiles metascore based review data to help drivers find the right tyre for their vehicle.

ÖAMTC (Der Österreichische Automobil-, Motorrad- und Touring Club)

The Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club was founded in 1896 and is an independent, not-for-profit organization. 

Tyre Reviews

A leading independent source of unbias tyre information including group tests and data to help consumers make an informed choice on their next tyre purchase.

Stiftung Warentest

This is a consumer foundation, based in Germany and dedicated to providing unbiased advice on all types of products. Their ratings have a tremendous influence on consumer purchases across Europe.

Test World

Based in Lapland, Finland, this independent organisation specialises in winter tyre and car testing under winter conditions.

Other tyre ratings

EU Standardised tyre label

EU Tyre Label ratings evaluate a tyre based on three performance characteristics: fuel efficiency, wet grip and noise

Goodyear engineers’ internal testing

Our own tests, run by Goodyear engineers, test tyres against more than 50 performance parameters. 



Summer Tyre Tests

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Tyre Reviews UHP Tyre Test 2022 Winner

Launched in early 2022, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lived up to the award-winning nauture of it's predecessor - taking top spot in the Tyre Reviews 2022 UHP Tyre Test hot off the production line. 

"EXCELLENT GRIP IN THE DRY WITH THE SHORTEST DRY BRAKING, SHORT WET BRAKING WITH A VERY FAST WET HANDLING LAP "





Making its Auto Express Tyre Test debut, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was noted to be an impressive and consistent performer across the board, taking home the 'Recommended' badge in the 2022 Summer Tyre Test. Auto Express also commented the tyre had good performance in all conditions and proved to be a top performer when it comes to fuel efficiency. 





EfficientGrip Performance 2

Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Winner

Making its magazine test debut in the Auto Express Sumer Tyre Test 2020, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 put forward an outstanding performance against competitors to take first place on the podium.

"RETAINS WET PERFORMANCE TO EFFECTIVELY BALANCE DRY GRIP AND IMPRESSIVE FUEL ECONOMY"

EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 100% in the following tests: Dry handling, Rolling resistance and Cabin noise.





WhatTyre Summer Tyre of the Year 2022 - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Winner

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 took first place in the What Tyre Summer Tyre of the Year 2022 awards thanks to its outstanding performance in the summer tyre category as well as providing up to 20% more miles than the next best competitor**. 



Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Driver Reviews City Cars-Winner  2022
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Driver Reviews Large Family Cars-Highly Recommended 2022

The DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards launched in 2022 based upon real world driver reviews over the last year. One of the newest summer tyres in the Goodyear range, the EfficientGrip Performance 2, took not only 1st place in the Best Tyres for City Cars 2022 but was also highly recommended for Best Tyres for Large Family Cars 2022. 



Eagle F1 SuperSport

Eagle F1 SuperSport 2022 Evo Tyre Award - Highly Recommended

In the 2021 and 2022 Evo Tyre Test Test, the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport was awarded 'Highly Commended', making it second position on the podium. The tyre was strong in both wet and dry handling - feeling "poised and grippy in the wet" and "agile, connected and tactile" in the dry. 





Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport takes recommended award in the Tyre Reviews 2021 UHP Tyre Test

The Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport took pole position in the dry handling element of the Tyre Reviews 2021 UHP Tyre Test, providing "the best steering reponse and good feedback". Its dynamic steering provides good feedback with quick reactions - proving to be a true road to race tyre. The tyre took 3rd place overall. 

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 - Driver Reviews High Performance-Highly Recommended 2022

In the inaugural DriverReviews awards 2022 which is judged using review data from real drivers over the last 12 months, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 took the highly recommended award when it came to best tyres for performance cars.



Goodyear Asymmetric 5 - Test Winner of Tyre Reviews 2021 UHP Tyre Test

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 took home the test winner badge for the Tyre Reviews 2021 UHP Tyre Test, commeneded as an outstanding tyre with almost no weakness. The tyre rated highly for its wet and dry handling as well as wet braking and outstanding aquaplaning resistance - a true all rounder. 



Goodyear Asymmetric 5 takes Best In Test for Auto Zeitung Test

A second win for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 in 2021 - Best in Test for the Auto Zeitung 2021 Test. A consistent performance again across wet and dry performance as well as top spot for fuel effiency. 



All Season Tyre Tests

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3

Auto Express Product Awards 2021: Recommended

More test wins than any other brand tested*. The latest addition to the Vector 4Seasons range followed in it's award winning predecessors footsteps taking second place in the Auto Express 2021 Product Awards.

"SHORT BRAKING DISTANCES IN BOTH WET AND DRY WINTER CONDITIONS"

UltraGrip Performance+ is available in sizes 16" to 22".



WhatTyre All Season Tyre of the Year 2022 - Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Highly Recommended


The Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 continues to demonstrate why it has more all season tyre test wins than any other brand tested* by taking the highly recommended badge from the What Tyre All Season Tyre of the Year 2022 title.



Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 - Driver Reviews All Season-Highly Recommended 2022


Using real views from real drivers, the DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards 2022 saw the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 receive the Highly Recommended Best All Season Tyres award. 



Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Highly Recommended - Tyre Reviews All Season 2022 Test


In the All Season 2022 Tyre Test by Tyre Reviews, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons recieved the 'Highly Commended' badge thanks to it's excellent wet grip and braking distances, whilst also out performing the competition taking the fastest dry handling lap.  



Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 wins What Tyre Tyre of The Year 2021
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 wins What Tyre All Season Tyre of The Year 2021






2021 saw the launch of the What Tyre Tyre of the Year Tests and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 continued its spate of wins by taking not only All Season Tyre of the Year but overall Tyre of the Year 2021.







Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 winner of Tyre Reviews 2020 All Season Tyre Test

The Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 took home the test winner badge for the Tyre Reviews 2021 UHP Tyre Test, commeneded as an outstanding tyre with almost no weakness. The tyre rated highly for its wet and dry handling as well as wet braking and outstanding aquaplaning resistance - a true all rounder. 





Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 All Season Tyre takes winning spot in Auto Express Product Awards 2020

Another win for the previous generation of the Vector 4Seasons range in 2020 - taking the title of Best All Season Tyre in the Auto Express 2020 Product Awards thanks to it's all weather performance. 



Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 Winner of Auto Express All Season Tyre Test 2019

The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 won the Auto Express 2020 All Season Tyre Test, having also previously taken the winner's title back in 2016 - proving it's technologies have stood the test of time in being an outstanding all weather tyre.



Winter Tyre Tests

UltraGrip Performance+

Auto Express Product Awards 2020: Winner

The tyre scored highly across the test, excelling in wet winter conditions particularly around braking and handling to provide outstanding winter performance.

"A WELL ROUNDED PERFORMANCE, GREAT CAPABILITIES IN WINTERY AND WET CONDITIONS"

Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is available in sizes 14" to 20" - a popular choice for Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Vauxhall Astra



Goodyear UltraGrip Performance+ wins Auto Express Winter Tyre Test 2019

Thanks to the Winter Grip Technology used in the UltraGrip Performance+ providing enchanced rubber elasticity at lower temperatures the tyre showed outstanding grip on snow and ice - pipping the competition to take pole position overall in the Auto Express 2019 Winter Tyre Test.





UltraGrip 9+

Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ takes highly recommended from Auto Zeitung 2020 Winter Tyre Test

The Goodyear UltraGrip 9+ was rated highly recommended by Auto Zeitung in the 2020 Winter Tyre Test. The tyre excelled in snow traction, snow handling, comfort and dry handling. 



SUV Tyre Tests

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Tyre Reviews 2021 SUV Tyre Test: Recommended

Rated highly in wet and dry conditions with good steering response, short braking distances, high traction on gravel and grass terrain whilst also providing an outstanding level of comfort.

"VERY WELL BALANCED TYRE WITH NO REAL WEAKNESS IN ANY OF THE TESTS"

EfficientGrip 2 SUV is available in sizes 17" to 19" - a popular choice for Range Rover, BMW X5, Audi Q7, Nissan Qashqai, Ford Kuga and VW Tiguan





Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV awarded WhatTyre SUV Tyre of the Year 2022 Highly Recommended

The EfficientGrip 2 SUV received the What Tyre SUV Tyre of the Year 2022 Highly Recommended award - only 0.05 points off the winning spot in this year's test thanks to its oustanding performance designed for SUV use. 



Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins AutoBild Allrad SUV Summer Tyre Test 2021

The EfficientGrip 2 SUV is the AutoBild Allrad Test Winner 2021 thanks to it's exemplary performance across all surfaces, short wet and dry braking distances combined with best performance on rolling resistance for fuel efficiency.







UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1

Goodyear UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 wins Off Road Magazine Winter SUV Test

The UltraGrip Performance SUV Gen-1 was the Off Road Magazine SUV Winter Tyre Test winner out of the 6 brands tested in the October 2020 issue.





Vector 4Seasons Range

Excellent driving performance in all weather conditions all year long.

Wet Grip Badge
WhatTyre All Season Tyre of the Year 2022 - Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Highly Recommended

EfficientGrip Performance 2

Get 20% more mileage than the next best competitior**.

Wet Grip Badge
WhatTyre Summer Tyre of the Year 2022 - EfficientGrip Performance 2 - Winner

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Get 25% more mileage, Go further with Goodyear***.

Comfort Badge
WhatTyre All Season Tyre of the Year 2022 - Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 Highly Recommended








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*Based on 60 reviews in magazines from November 2013 to September 2022, conducted by 17 of the leading and independent European tyre magazines. The calculation is based on the number of times Goodyear came out on top in the test in the full-year category over all tested competitors. Further information available under https://www.goodyear.eu/en_ie/consumer/legal-disclaimer-test-claims/more-all-season.html.

**20%/11,000km higher mileage than next best tested competitor. Mileage (i.e., until legal treadwear limit is reached) compared to four latest designs from competitors in summer HP segment (Michelin Primacy 4, Continental PremiumContact 6, Bridgestone Turanza T005, Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue). Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in November 2019 by order of Goodyear. Tire size tested: 205/55R16 91V; Test car: VW Golf Mk7; Test location: open roads in central Germany. Report number: 713171748. Full report available at: https://www.goodyear.eu/en_ie/consumer/tire-test-reports/tire-test-reports-summer.html.

***Compared to predecessor EfficientGrip SUV.