Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 are Premium Touring Summer tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

In This Article

Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion

EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS Cinturato-P7-C2

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been thirteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these thirteen tests:

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in six of the tests
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in six of the tests
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 drew in one of the tests

The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 have an equal number of test wins. However, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during ten dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 2.05% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

36.54M

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

35.79M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 35.9M
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:35.1M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.5M
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.8M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 34.2M
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.31M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 35.74M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 37M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 36.3M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 36.3M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 36.3M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 38.5M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.76% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

77.26s

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

77.85s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:101.17s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 102.32s
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:100.3s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 100.5s
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.85s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 52.26s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:55.7s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 56.3s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

96.17Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

96.33Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 94.9Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 95.5Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 115.2Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 115.4Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 78.4Km/H	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 78.1Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 5.17% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

49.5 Points

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

52.2 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 9 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.4 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 90 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eleven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 stopped the vehicle in 1.6% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

39.29M

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

38.66M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.5M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 29M
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.1M	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39.9M
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:31.7M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 29.7M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:49.5M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 46.4M
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.6M	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 35M
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.34M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 32.91M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.4M	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 40.3M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:59.6M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 57.5M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.2M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 28.4M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45.6M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 44.4M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:42.6M	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 41.7M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.93% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

36M

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

39.1M

Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.88% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

82.27s

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

83s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:101.4s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 101.9s
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.04s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.88s
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.4s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 71.3s
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.81s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 85.31s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.7s	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 85.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was 1.09% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

72.8Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

73.6Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 76.5Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 78.4Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 74.2Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 74.6Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 67.7Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 67.8Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scored 5.27% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

52.1 Points

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

55 Points

Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 9.2 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 10 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 95 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 100 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 had 2.63% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

5.92m/s

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

6.08m/s

Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 5.92m/s

✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 6.08m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 floated at a 1.75% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

79.91Km/H

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

81.33Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 75Km/H	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 74.7Km/H
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 78.48Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 82.02Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 80.1Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 83Km/H
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 81.8Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 83.4Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 74.98Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 75.33Km/H
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 80.3Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 81.8Km/H
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 76Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 77Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 81Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 81.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 91.5Km/H	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 93.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 0.16% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

6.12m/sec2

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

6.11m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 3.4m/sec2	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 3.19m/sec2
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 3.5m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 3.7m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 4.49m/sec2	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 4.66m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 13.1m/sec2	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 12.9m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 0.2% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

35.8 Points

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

35.73 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 9.4 Points	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.2 Points
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 3 Points	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 4 Points
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 95 Points	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 95 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 20% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

5 Points

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

4 Points

Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>

2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17

✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 5 Points

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 4 Points

Noise

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.23% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

69.8dB

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

69.96dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.7dB	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.5dB
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.6dB	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 69.2dB
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.8dB	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.4dB
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.6dB	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 70.5dB
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:64dB	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 64.2dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:72.3dB	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 73.6dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71.6dB	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 71.3dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.16% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

61.4dB

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

61.5dB

Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.4dB

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 61.5dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 7.55% less than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

8.2Kg

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

8.87Kg

Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.1Kg	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.04Kg
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.3Kg	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.7Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 43.39% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

53547.5KM

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

30312.5KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 55300KM	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 26250KM
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 47940KM	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 30600KM
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 65700KM	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 39500KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2: 45250KM	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 24900KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 40.36% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

5.23Price/1000

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

8.77Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.74Price/1000	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.15Price/1000
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:1.67Price/1000	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 2.71Price/1000
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.29Price/1000	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 14.46Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 was better during five price tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 cost 3.22% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

1171.92

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

1134.17

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:224	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 238
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:275	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 280
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:123.07	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 122.78
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:96.39	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 81.39
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:110	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 107
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7000	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 6750
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:375	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 360

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 12.07% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

6.63kg / t

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

7.54kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.6kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.7kg / t
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.28kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.76kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.24kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 9.25kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.52kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.22kg / t
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:0.775kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 0.82kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.62kg / t	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 8.36kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test 225/55 R17	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.34kg / t	✓ Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 7.66kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 1.76% less fuel than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

5.57l/100km

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

5.67l/100km

Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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2021 ViBilagare Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.44l/100km	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 5.63l/100km
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16	Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.7l/100km	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 5.7l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 emitted 25.33% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

61.3mg/km/t

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

82.1mg/km/t

Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

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2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16

✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.3mg/km/t

Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 82.1mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 90 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 has been reviewed 24 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles

Been looking for new set of summer tires after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tires, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tires are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 310 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020

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Best Review for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Given 91% 225/45 R17 on mostly motorways for 7,000 average miles

A pleasant surprise, very comfortable for everyday real life, a super super super tire....

Helpful 196 - tire reviewed on April 8, 2022

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Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in dry handling [s], wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], curved aquaplaning, subj. comfort, subj. noise, noise, noise, tire weight, wear, value, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua and price.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2

Test Results

Dry Braking

Dry Handling [s]

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Dry Handling

Wet Braking

Wet Braking - Concrete

Wet Handling [s]

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Subj. Wet Handling

Wet Circle

Straight Aqua

Curved Aquaplaning

Subj. Comfort

Subj. Noise

Noise

Noise

Tire Weight

Wear

Value

Price

Rolling Resistance

Fuel Consumption

Abrasion

Real World Driver Reviews

Conclusion

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