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.

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

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 5.17% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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

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

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.09% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 5.27% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 2.63% higher lateral wet grip than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 1.75% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 26 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

This means 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 327 - 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 213 - 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. 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.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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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 %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.