The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is a tire designed for optimal performance during the summer season. It is suitable for passenger vehicles and SUVs. The tire's asymmetric tread pattern, combined with a special silica-based compound, ensures excellent traction on dry and wet roads. This enhances the tire's overall performance, including its ability to brake effectively even in wet conditions. The wide circumferential grooves on the tire's surface prevent hydroplaning by channeling water away from the tread. As a result, drivers can experience a safer and more secure driving experience in both dry and wet conditions. However, it is important to note that the tire is not recommended for use in winter weather as it loses its traction in colder temperatures. In addition to its performance capabilities, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is also designed to improve fuel efficiency. The tire's FuelSaving technology incorporates an advanced silica-based rubber compound and a lighter overall weight. These features help in reducing the tire's rolling resistance, which is the pressure exerted on the tire as it rolls. By decreasing rolling resistance, the tire requires less energy from the vehicle to maintain its motion. This leads to significant reductions in fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Furthermore, the tire's decreased rolling resistance also slows down the rate of tread wear, resulting in a longer lasting tire. The evenly distributed driving pressure and controlled tread wear patterns significantly contribute to the tire's extended lifespan, making it an environmentally friendly choice. When it comes to handling and control, the EfficientGrip Performance tire offers excellent capabilities in various summer weather conditions. Its tread pattern features a continuous center rib that ensures constant contact with the road. This enhances the tire's responsiveness and driving stability. The tire's controllability is further improved by the Active Braking technology, which shortens the braking distance in both dry and wet conditions. This technology increases the tire's footprint during braking, creating more friction and allowing for a quicker and safer stopping distance. Moreover, the EfficientGrip Performance tire provides a comfortable and quiet driving experience. The tread pattern and tire compound effectively reduce and absorb the noise generated while driving. The resulting sound waves are then directed away from the tread, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable ride for the driver and passengers alike.