Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2: 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 C2 appear in 36 tests, 11 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, based on 14 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 noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 22 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.1 | 83.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.3 164 | Avg rank 6.9 39 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.7 21 | Avg rank 4.4 84 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.2 636 | Avg rank 8.5 82 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.5 52 | Avg rank 16.0 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.6 1 | Avg rank 7.5 21 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:
- 20242024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
- 20242024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test
- 20232023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
- 20232023 Motor Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
- 20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16
- 20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20212021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 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 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.4, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.2, compared to 8.5 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 16.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 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 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 ranks better than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 in 14, with 11 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →