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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli). 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 Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV was done in 2021, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli P7 Cinturato first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/65 R17 test, where both the Efficientgrip 2 SUV and the P7 Cinturato were tested. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Efficientgrip 2 SUV is made in Slovenia and P7 Cinturato is made in Romania/Italy.