Tests 81 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 773 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (noise)
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 8 road tests and 773 + 307 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip 2 SUV is ahead, 80–69
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Tests 74 · 8 tests Owners 62 · 307 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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79
Dry
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +673Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests 77 78 Reviews found online 82 64 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 95% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 97% 99% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 82.1 = 79
Cinturato P7: 60% × 78.3 + 40% × 64.1 = 73
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81
Wet
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +576Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests 82 80 Reviews found online 79 69 Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 95% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 96% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 98% 99% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 81.9 + 40% × 79.4 = 81
Cinturato P7: 60% × 80.3 + 40% × 68.7 = 76
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No comparison61Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online – 55 Cinturato P7: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 54.9 = 61
No road tests of snow for Cinturato P7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
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78
Comfort
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +474Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 3 tests 80 92 Reviews found online 76 62 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 40% × 80.3 + 60% × 76.4 = 78
Cinturato P7: 40% × 92.3 + 60% × 61.6 = 74
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83
Noise
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2063Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 6 tests 94 61 Reviews found online ≈ 67 (est.) 66 Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 96% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 83
Cinturato P7: 60% × 61.1 + 40% × 65.9 = 63
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip 2 SUV. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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81
Treadwear
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2358Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests 82 60 Reviews found online 80 55 EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 79.9 = 81
Cinturato P7: 60% × 60.3 + 40% × 55 = 58
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76
Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1264Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Reviews found online 76 64 -
75
Efficiency
Level75Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Cinturato P7 Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 6 tests 75 75 Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 87% 89%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 69 |
| Dry | 79 | 73 |
| Wet | 81 | 76 |
| Snow | – | 61 |
| Comfort | 78 | 74 |
| Noise | 83 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 64 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 75 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
69
/ 100
Cinturato P7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV finished ahead 1 times and Pirelli Cinturato P7 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Cinturato P7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 100% | −5.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 99% | −2.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 86% #7/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 95% | −0.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 96% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 99% | −0.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 96% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% | 89% | −1.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 49% | 51% | −1.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Dirt Handling | Off-road | 99% | 100% | −0.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Grass Traction | Off-road | 86% | 82% | +3.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Mud Traction | Off-road | 90% | 72% | +18.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Sand Traction | Off-road | 91% | 90% | +1.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/12 | #6/12 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested · 225/65 R17 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can compromise responsive handling and cornering feedback
- Less effective performance in cold, freezing, or damp winter conditions
- Lack of built-in rim protection
Tire B Cinturato P7
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Strong dry traction, stability, and confident cornering grip
- Low rolling resistance contributing to improved fuel economy
Cons
- Faster-than-expected tread wear and reduced mileage lifespan
- Noticeable increase in road noise and harshness as the tread wears down
- Subpar wet-weather and cold-temperature grip compared to competitors
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | 49 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
| Sizes in common | 2 | 2 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
69
/ 100
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better treadwear, noise and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 81 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 83 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 76 vs 64 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 79 vs 73 on dry.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7
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EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Which is better in the wet, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 81 vs 76 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 79 vs 73 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 83 vs 63 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 78 vs 74 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 81 vs 58 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Cinturato P7?
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 75 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology