Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato (C3) 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 Pirelli Cinturato (C3) has a better rating of 97% compared to 92% of the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV. The first tyre test of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato (C3) dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (98%) of the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV also have A wet ratings.