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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

When it comes to choosing the right summer tyres for your vehicle, two options stand out: the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2. Both offerings from renowned manufacturers Goodyear and Pirelli, promise excellent efficiency, and barring a few differences, provide similar levels of performance.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 replaced the previous Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance and has been rated at 84% by our experts. The tyre offers superb value for money and fits comfortably on a range of vehicles. As per Autobild's test results, the tyre ranked 13th out of 53, showcasing strengths in mileage, comfort, and price-value ratio. However, its aquaplaning resistance and dry braking capabilities were noted as areas of improvement in the TyreReviews.com 2023 test.


On the other hand, Pirelli's Cinturato P7 C2 delights with an impressive overall rating of 86%. This tyre, a successor to the Pirelli P7 Cinturato, offers wonderful wet handling, as highlighted in Tyre Reviews' tests. The Cinturato P7 C2 performed exceptionally well, ranking 2nd in Autobild's test out of 53. Its strengths in aquaplaning - longitudinal, comfort, rolling resistance, and wet braking were applauded. However, TyreReviews.com 2023 pointed out minor weaknesses in its performance on wet surfaces.


Interestingly, while the Pirelli tyre excels in more categories, the Goodyear offering topped the test by ADAC, with the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 trailing at a distant 17th position.


In conclusion, both the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 have their advantages. If better mileage, comfort, and value for money are crucial, Goodyear's offering might be the better option. However, if effective aquaplaning prevention, superior comfort, and wet braking capacity are more important, the Pirelli tyre can be a great pick. In an overall comparison taking into account diverse tests, the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 slightly edges out its Goodyear counterpart, with its wide range of top-performing features.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7 C2
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
18
9
3
2
Best position
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
6.1
5.8
3.7
1.0
Latest test
2024
2025
2025
2025
Available sizes
47
92
34
23

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
71%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

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