Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 1,727 reviews
“Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance SUV are summer tires, not all season tires, I believe.”
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Goodyear EfficientGrip vs Pirelli P 7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 1,727 + 86 owner reviews. How we score
P 7 leads, 62–60 Narrow edge
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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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59
Dry
P 7 +362Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 54 59 EfficientGrip: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.4 = 59
P 7: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 59.2 = 62
No road tests of dry for EfficientGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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64
Wet
EfficientGrip +163Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 62 61 EfficientGrip: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 61.7 = 64
P 7: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 63
No road tests of wet for EfficientGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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67
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) – Reviews found online 66 – EfficientGrip: 60% × 68.4 (est.) + 40% × 65.5 = 67
No road tests of snow for EfficientGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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63
Comfort
EfficientGrip +162Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 56 54 EfficientGrip: 60% × 66.9 (est.) + 40% × 56.4 = 63
P 7: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 62
No road tests of comfort for EfficientGrip or P 7. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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58
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) – Reviews found online 45 – EfficientGrip: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 44.5 = 58
No road tests of noise for EfficientGrip. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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60
Treadwear
P 7 +363Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 63 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 56 60 EfficientGrip: 60% × 62.8 (est.) + 40% × 56.3 = 60
P 7: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for EfficientGrip. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for P 7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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50
Handling (owners)
P 7 +858Why this score
Source EfficientGrip P 7 Reviews found online 50 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip | Pirelli P 7 |
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| Relative Score | 60 | 62 |
| Dry | 59 | 62 |
| Wet | 64 | 63 |
| Snow | 67 | – |
| Comfort | 63 | 62 |
| Noise | 58 | – |
| Treadwear | 60 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 50 | 58 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
60
/ 100
EfficientGrip
62
/ 100
P 7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip
Pros
- Exceptionally quiet and smooth ride quality
- Good fuel economy and rolling resistance
- Reliable wet and dry grip for everyday driving
Cons
- Soft sidewalls result in a mushy or 'jelly-like' steering feel during cornering
- Vulnerability to sidewall damage, bulges, and punctures from road hazards
- Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users
Tire B P 7
Pros
- Excellent dry-weather handling and steering precision
- Strong tread life and durability for many users
- High level of ride comfort on smooth surfaces
Cons
- High levels of road noise, particularly at motorway speeds
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Reports of sidewall bubbles, cracking, and structural failures
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Goodyear EfficientGrip
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip family is mixed, with users frequently praising its high tread life, comfort, and solid wet braking compared to rivals. However, several drivers express concerns regarding soft sidewalls prone to pothole damage, vague handling dynamics during spirited driving, and disappointing cold or wet traction when used out of season. Many discussions also center on comparing it against alternative touring tires like Michelin Primacy and Continental PremiumContact.
bmwfanatics.co.za
·2025-11-20
“Hi Llew! Currently running Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flats. I don't do a lot of long-distance driving anymore, so I am fine with not having a sporty feel, but I wouldn't mind trying that out, being new to BMWs. So the Khumos apparently are a better fit for that. I ran the three 3 choices (Khumo, GY, Pirelli) through chat for a comparison, and it spat out that the Goodyear EfficientGrip is a very "compelling" tyre and the better choice. Not sure what to make of that.”
r/ex30
·3 upvotes ·2025-10-29
“Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance SUV are summer tires, not all season tires, I believe.”
r/TyreReviews
·3 upvotes ·2026-06-16
“Hankook ventus prime 4 VS Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 I cannot decide between these two tires for ages now. Customer reviews seem all over the place. I drive a tuned volkswagen polo mk6 2020. I need something that inspires confidence for spirited driving in corners with good stability, mainly dry handling and braking but also relatively comfortable. So far I've learned that the goodyear is more comfortable, better in the wet, better at braking but extremely lousy in handling because of the soft sidewalls. Can someone that has used the EGP2 confirm those claims or are they exaggerating. Base spec polos are known for a harsh ride and I live in the balkans. The roads are full of potholes and sometimes you can't even drive around them. specs: 195/55R16 87V”
Top themes
#tread life and longevity#soft sidewall damage#wet and winter grip#comfort vs sporty handling#summer touring tire comparisons#tread cracking and chipping
Based on 21 community posts
Tire B
Pirelli P 7
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip | B · Pirelli P 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 24 | 3 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 20″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip
62
/ 100
Pirelli P 7
Narrow edge: Pirelli P 7 — better handling, dry and treadwear. Where the Goodyear EfficientGrip is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Pirelli P 7 scores 58 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Pirelli P 7 scores 62 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Pirelli P 7 scores 63 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip
Tire B · Pirelli P 7
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EfficientGrip or P 7?
Which is better in the wet, EfficientGrip or P 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 63 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, EfficientGrip or P 7?
Pirelli P 7, 62 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip or P 7?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the comfort score, within 3 points.
Which lasts longer, EfficientGrip or P 7?
Pirelli P 7, 63 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
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