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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 vs. Vredestein ULTRAC vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

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
Vredestein
ULTRAC
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
18
9
10
Best position
#1
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
5.8
6.0
Latest test
2024
2025
2026
Available sizes
47
92
104

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
82%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
79%
Vredestein ULTRAC
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
78%
Vredestein ULTRAC
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
81%
Vredestein ULTRAC
88%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
90%
Vredestein ULTRAC
85%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
86%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
88%
Vredestein ULTRAC
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Vredestein ULTRAC
83%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
93%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
87%
Vredestein ULTRAC
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
83%
Vredestein ULTRAC
72%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
84%
Vredestein ULTRAC
81%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
85%
Vredestein ULTRAC
86%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
66%
Vredestein ULTRAC
56%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
70%
Vredestein ULTRAC
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
65%
Vredestein ULTRAC
29%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
50%
Vredestein ULTRAC
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%

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Mutual tests

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Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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