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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 6 + 2 road tests and 16,798 + 7 owner reviews. How we score

EfficientGrip Performance is ahead, 72–65

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Tests 73 · 6 tests Owners 71 · 16,798 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

“I've just had these fitted too and have to say they seem much quieter than my Kumhos and certainly dry grip is excellent ( though I don't tend to drift round corners, unless something has gone wrong!)”

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Tire BPirelli

Cinturato AllSeason

All Season

Tests 66 · 2 tests Owners 64 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test (wet braking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    EfficientGrip Performance +16
    61
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests8062
    Reviews found online7360

    EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 72.5 = 77

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 62.1 + 40% × 60.2 = 61

  2. 78

    Wet

    EfficientGrip Performance +6
    72
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7972
    Reviews found online7673

    EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 76.1 = 78

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 72.6 = 72

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    64
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests–69
    Reviews found online–56

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.7 + 40% × 55.9 = 64

  4. 66

    Comfort

    Cinturato AllSeason +2
    68
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests61≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online7367

    EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 61 + 40% × 73.2 = 66

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 68.8 (est.) + 40% × 67.3 = 68

    No road tests of comfort for Cinturato AllSeason. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 70

    Noise

    EfficientGrip Performance +4
    66
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests7166
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)

    EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 70

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 67.3 (est.) = 66

    No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason. 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.

  6. 64

    Treadwear

    EfficientGrip Performance +2
    62
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 1 tests6461
    Reviews found online6465

    EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 63.8 + 40% × 63.5 = 64

    Cinturato AllSeason: 60% × 60.9 + 40% × 64.6 = 62

  7. 71

    Handling (owners)

    EfficientGrip Performance +8
    63
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeason
    Reviews found online7163
Scores at a glance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip PerformancePirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Relative Score 72 65
Dry 77 61
Wet 78 72
Snow – 64
Comfort 66 68
Noise 70 66
Treadwear 64 62
Handling (owners) 71 63

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Headline score

EfficientGrip Performance

Cinturato AllSeason

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.

DisciplineCategoryEfficientGrip PerformanceCinturato AllSeasonΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 94% #4/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #9/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 98% #7/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 99% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 96% #3/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 98% #4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 94% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 97% #6/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #7/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 99% #7/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 70% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test 64% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #9/20 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test #8/10 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 56% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test 62% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test 93% #5/8 · 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/8 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 #5/8 2017 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A EfficientGrip Performance

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and smooth driving dynamics
  • Significantly reduced road noise compared to competitors
  • Strong wet and dry weather traction with great aquaplaning resistance

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls lead to noticeable body roll and a 'squishy' or vague steering feel during spirited cornering
  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers
  • Susceptibility to sidewall damage, bulging, or punctures from potholes
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip Performance review

Tire B Cinturato AllSeason

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Reliable performance in light snow conditions

Cons

  • Performance degradation in high ambient temperatures (above 25C)
  • Slightly vague steering feedback on dry pavement compared to dedicated summer tires
  • Potential for premature tread wear or structural deformation over time
All owner themes in the Cinturato AllSeason review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Positive

Community feedback on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally favorable, with drivers highlighting quiet road noise, good comfort, and solid wet and dry grip. Some users raise concerns regarding sidewall vulnerability and potential long-term cracking, while others inquire about variations in tread patterns.

r/tires ·2 upvotes ·2026-03-28

“goodyear efficientgrip performance notches Hello! I bought a new goodyear efficientgrip performance 215/55/18 tires for my car. And it was surprise to see so many notches on the summer tire (1st & 2nd photo). Although the internet image doesn’t have any (3rd photo). What could it be and is it normal? Read more”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2018-08-27

“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”

team-bhp.com

“Wet Braking Demonstration FlexContact Tech in the EGP series tyres implies the use of a new polymer tread compound for better grip in wet road conditions: For demonstration, we again had a GLA shod with Goodyear EGP tyres. The car would do three runs on the main straight and brake to a halt on an artificially created wet patch. After each run and subsequent halt, the braking distance was recorded. The braking distances between the 3 runs on the Goodyear tyres were averaged to 24.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt: Thereafter, the EGP tyres were swapped for a set of Continentals to do 3 identical runs in order to draw a direct reference point: Care was taken to maintain the wet patch in identical conditions by making use of mobile mini-tankers parked along the track: Panoramic alignment gone bad! Soon enough, we had the GLA ready to take on the wet braking test with the Continental tyres. The car averaged a braking distance of 25.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt:”

Top themes
#low road noise#wet braking performance#dry grip and handling#sidewall durability concerns#comfort and efficiency#tread pattern variations

Based on 22 community posts

Tire B

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
CategorySummerAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available528
Rim diameters14″ – 20″14″ – 19″
Tread depth9/32″—
UTQG340 A A—
SidewallRaised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common66

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better dry, handling and wet. Where the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 77 vs 61 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 71 vs 63 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 78 vs 72 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 70 vs 66 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason

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EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Which is better in the wet, EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 78 vs 72 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 77 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 70 vs 66 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Neither, by our numbers: 66 vs 68 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, EfficientGrip Performance or Cinturato AllSeason?

Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 62 on the treadwear 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