Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue appear in 27 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performs. It takes the win in efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 5 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in efficiency and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 5 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 7.2 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 86.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 6.9 21 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 6.0 213 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 6.9 11 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 13.3 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 6.9, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 10.6, compared to 13.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue in 5.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →