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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance vs. Falken e.Ziex

The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 are both highly reputable summer tyres loved by many drivers. In our tire testing, we've found some key differentiators to help you decide between the two.


The Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, a successor to the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance, offers strong and consistent performance across the board. The tyre holds an 84% overall rating from us, noticeably higher than the 75% for the Pirelli Cinturato P7.


In the ACE test, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 land a respectable 5th place out of 10, while Pirelli's summer tyre fared slightly better, coming in 4th, offering superior dry handling. The scenario is different in Autobild's test where Goodyear's tyre came in 13th out of 55, with Pirelli's model ranking higher at 9th position.


In the comprehensive ADAC test, the Goodyear model outperformed the Pirelli tyre, securing the 4th place out of 15. The Pirelli Cinturato P7, although placing at 12th, was recognized for its strengths in dry braking and comparatively lower interior noise.


Furthermore, in the Teknikens test, both tyres positioned in the top half of the table with the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 coming 2nd out of 10 and the Pirelli Cinturato P7 landing at the 5th place with admirable performance in wet handling.


Pirelli, the manufacturer of Pirelli Cinturato P7, is renowned for its high-quality tyres across the globe, offering good performance, albeit at a comparatively higher price. This tyre's top areas of strength are its dry handling and braking, along with low interior noise. However, its lifespan and overall economy were observed to be average.


Meanwhile, Goodyear, the producer of the Efficient Grip Performance 2, is recognized for its highly durable and reliable tyres known to deliver strong performance across various conditions.


In summary, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 generally performs better in tests overall. While the Pirelli Cinturato P7 does have strengths particularly in dry conditions, it tends not to score as highly in the areas of lifespan and economy.


In choosing between these two, it would be wise to consider your specific driving needs and conditions, as both tyres have unique strengths.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance
Falken
e.Ziex
Number of tests
18
11
16
3
Best position
#1
#4
#3
#2
Average position
6.1
7.1
5.5
3.7
Latest test
2024
2024
2023
2025
Available sizes
47
220
153
34

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
87%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
89%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
76%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
81%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
83%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
93%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
67%
Falken e.Ziex
73%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
77%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
91%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
73%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
86%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
64%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
88%

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