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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

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
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Number of tests
18
11
31
Best position
#1
#4
#1
Average position
6.1
7.1
9.5
Latest test
2024
2024
2024
Available sizes
47
220
64

Wet

Wet
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Wet side guide
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%

Dry

Dry
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
85%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Dry steering response
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%

Comfort

Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
71%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Comfort
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%

Costs

Costs
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
65%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Price/value
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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