Comparison: Pirelli P7 Cinturato vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Pirelli summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV has a better rating of 92% compared to 71% of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. The first tyre test of Pirelli P7 Cinturato was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/65 R17 test, where both the P7 Cinturato and the Efficientgrip 2 SUV were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy and Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia.