Tire testing is incredibly complicated to conduct, and one of the most difficult parts of testing is good repeatability.

Take for example wet braking. To get the wet braking distance of a tire, you don't just do the braking run once, you do it 6-8 times, delete the outliers then average out the results. Even on the most expensive test facilities in the world, with the most perfect sprinkler systems and perfect tarmac, you rarely get the same distance twice as there are so many variables, which means when you use a less than state of the art facility, results can be surprising.

This brings us on to this test by the Italian publication "al volante".

On the surface, this should be a very interesting test, as it includes the new Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the new Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2, but after initial inspection, the test seemed of limited use.

Firstly, we've never seen such a big advantage in wet braking by a single tire as this test, and having spoken to Continental they're unsure of why it was so large. Secondly, while the Ultrac Satin has never been the best dry braking tire, 26 feet difference from just 62 mph is almost unheard of. Thirdly, the testers indicate in their writing that dry handling was conducted, but no times were given, and lastly with a 25% difference in wet braking, I would have expected much more than a 2% difference in wet handling, especially over a 100 second lap!

Having spoken to a number of tire manufacturers in this test, it seems the test wasn't conducted at a permanent facility, but a temporary one, which could explain the interesting results below.

In short, this is another piece of information to help you select the best tires for your vehicle, but perhaps it's best not to read into this test too much. Make sure to browse all the other tests available on Tire Reviews.

Dry

Dry Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	117 ft	Best
2Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	118 ft	+1 ft
3Michelin Primacy 4	119 ft	+2 ft
3Nokian WetProof	119 ft	+2 ft
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	120 ft	+3 ft
6Bridgestone Turanza T005	121 ft	+4 ft
7Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	121 ft	+4 ft
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	128 ft	+11 ft
9Roadhog RGHP01	136 ft	+19 ft
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	143 ft	+26 ft

The difference between best and worst was 22.5% (26 ft ≈ 1.8 Car Lengths).

Wet

Wet Braking
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	87 ft	Best
2Nokian WetProof	93 ft	+6 ft
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	95 ft	+8 ft
4Michelin Primacy 4	95 ft	+8 ft
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	97 ft	+10 ft
6Bridgestone Turanza T005	97 ft	+10 ft
7Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	100 ft	+13 ft
8Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	105 ft	+18 ft
9Roadhog RGHP01	105 ft	+18 ft
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	109 ft	+22 ft

The difference between best and worst was 25.3% (22 ft ≈ 1.5 Car Lengths).

Wet Handling
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	101.2 s	Best
1Bridgestone Turanza T005	101.2 s	Best
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	101.4 s	+0.20 s
4Michelin Primacy 4	101.6 s	+0.40 s
5Continental Premium Contact 6	101.7 s	+0.50 s
6Nokian WetProof	101.9 s	+0.70 s
6Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	101.9 s	+0.70 s
8Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	102.1 s	+0.90 s
9Roadhog RGHP01	104.1 s	+2.90 s
10Vredestein Ultrac Satin	104.2 s	+3.00 s

All the tires in the Wet Handling test finished less than 3% apart.

Straight Aqua
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Continental Premium Contact 6	47.2 mph	Best
2Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	46.8 mph	-0.4 mph
3Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
3Bridgestone Turanza T005	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
5Vredestein Ultrac Satin	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
6Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	46.6 mph	-0.6 mph
6Nokian WetProof	46.6 mph	-0.6 mph
8Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	46.4 mph	-0.8 mph
9Michelin Primacy 4	46.4 mph	-0.8 mph
10Roadhog RGHP01	45.4 mph	-1.8 mph

The difference between best and worst was 3.7% (1.8 mph).

Environment

Rolling Resistance
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best	Extra fuel / year
1Bridgestone Turanza T005	6.9 kg/t	Best	$0
2Michelin Primacy 4	7.4 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t	$21
3Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	7.6 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t	$30
4Roadhog RGHP01	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t	$38
5Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	$77
5Continental Premium Contact 6	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	$77
5Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t	$77
8Vredestein Ultrac Satin	9.2 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t	$98
9Nokian WetProof	9.3 kg/t	+2.40 kg/t	$102
10Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	9.4 kg/t	+2.50 kg/t	$106

The difference between best and worst was 36.2% (2.5 kg / t). Over 12,000 miles a year at $3.60/gal, the Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun uses about 30 gal ($106) more fuel than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

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Estimates based on typical driving conditions. Rolling resistance accounts for approximately 20% of IC vehicle fuel consumption and 25% of EV energy consumption. Actual savings vary based on driving style, vehicle weight, road conditions, and tire age. For comparative purposes only. Lifetime savings based on a 40,000km / 25,000 mile tread life.

Noise
Position / Tire	Result	Gap to best
1Falken ZIEX ZE310 EcoRun	70.3 dB	Best
1Nokian WetProof	70.3 dB	Best
3Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2	70.5 dB	+0.20 dB
4Continental Premium Contact 6	70.6 dB	+0.30 dB
5Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
5Bridgestone Turanza T005	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
7Vredestein Ultrac Satin	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
7Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
7Roadhog RGHP01	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
10Michelin Primacy 4	71.9 dB	+1.60 dB

All the tires in the Noise test finished less than 3% apart.

Results

Dry100%

Wet99.8%

Comfort99.6%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	117 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet BrakingLower is better	1^st / 10	87 ft	Best in this discipline
Wet HandlingLower is better	5^th / 10	101.7 s	+0.50 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	1^st / 10	47.2 mph	Best in this discipline
NoiseLower is better	4^th / 10	70.6 dB	+0.30 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry99.2%

Wet95.9%

Comfort99.7%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	118 ft	+1 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	95 ft	+8 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	101.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	8^th / 10	46.4 mph	-0.8 mph
NoiseLower is better	3^rd / 10	70.5 dB	+0.20 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry96.5%

Wet95.5%

Comfort99.4%

Rolling Resistance100%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	121 ft	+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	6^th / 10	97 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	101.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	1^st / 10	6.9 kg/t	Best in this discipline

Dry97.8%

Wet95.9%

Comfort97.8%

Rolling Resistance93.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	119 ft	+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	4^th / 10	95 ft	+8 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	4^th / 10	101.6 s	+0.40 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	9^th / 10	46.4 mph	-0.8 mph
NoiseLower is better	10^th / 10	71.9 dB	+1.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	2^nd / 10	7.4 kg/t	+0.50 kg/t

Dry97.8%

Wet96.9%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance74.2%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	3^rd / 10	119 ft	+2 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	2^nd / 10	93 ft	+6 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	6^th / 10	101.9 s	+0.70 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	46.6 mph	-0.6 mph
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	70.3 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	9^th / 10	9.3 kg/t	+2.40 kg/t

Dry96.2%

Wet95.5%

Comfort99.4%

Rolling Resistance90.8%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	121 ft	+4 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	97 ft	+10 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	3^rd / 10	101.4 s	+0.20 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	6^th / 10	46.6 mph	-0.6 mph
NoiseLower is better	5^th / 10	70.7 dB	+0.40 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	3^rd / 10	7.6 kg/t	+0.70 kg/t

Dry97%

Wet92.9%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance79.3%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	5^th / 10	120 ft	+3 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	105 ft	+18 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	1^st / 10	101.2 s	Best in this discipline
Straight AquaHigher is better	3^rd / 10	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	5^th / 10	8.7 kg/t	+1.80 kg/t

Dry91.3%

Wet94%

Comfort100%

Rolling Resistance73.4%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	8^th / 10	128 ft	+11 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	7^th / 10	100 ft	+13 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	8^th / 10	102.1 s	+0.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	2^nd / 10	46.8 mph	-0.4 mph
NoiseLower is better	1^st / 10	70.3 dB	Best in this discipline
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	10^th / 10	9.4 kg/t	+2.50 kg/t

Dry81.7%

Wet90.4%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance75%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	143 ft	+26 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	10^th / 10	109 ft	+22 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	10^th / 10	104.2 s	+3.00 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	5^th / 10	46.7 mph	-0.5 mph
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	8^th / 10	9.2 kg/t	+2.30 kg/t

Dry86%

Wet91%

Comfort99.2%

Rolling Resistance88.5%

Category scores (% of best)

All discipline results (6)

Discipline positions compare the ranked tires in this test, not the whole market. These are individual measurements, not weighted overall scores.

Test	Position in discipline	Result	Gap to best
Dry BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	136 ft	+19 ft
Wet BrakingLower is better	9^th / 10	105 ft	+18 ft
Wet HandlingLower is better	9^th / 10	104.1 s	+2.90 s
Straight AquaHigher is better	10^th / 10	45.4 mph	-1.8 mph
NoiseLower is better	7^th / 10	70.9 dB	+0.60 dB
Rolling ResistanceLower is better	4^th / 10	7.8 kg/t	+0.90 kg/t

Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived

I am glad to see the EVER FIRST test of the new (made in 2020) PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 C2 (Pirelli P7C2) and the SECOND test of the new GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 (Goodyear EGP2) tires. Thanx to Jonathan's caveats, I approached the test results with care. Honestly speaking, any tire or automotive magazine's or website's tests may come only second to those of TireReviews.co.uk in terms of unbiasedness and objectivity. However, we have to buy what is available in terms of testing until Jonathan posts his own test video on Youtube.

I already ordered a set of Pirelli P7C2 Seal-Inside in 18" (235/45/R18) size for my car which had been imported with the same stock tires from Germany (but of the previous generation, manufactured in 2016). I haven't had fitted the new tires on my car; I am planning to do so in April 2021. So, why the hell am I buying them 9 months ahead of time?

Because of the almost hyper-inflationary economy in the country. Reckoning with the 400 TL gas/diesel gift cheque redeemable at one of the major petrol station chains of Turkey which you are eligible to receive once you buy a new set of (four pieces of) of 18" or above Pirelli tires, I will pay (1000 - 400/4) = 900 TL per tire for the new P7C2 Seal-Insides. So, roughly £105 each.

I am expecting this retail price to remain more or less the same in British Pounds. Though, in Turkish Lira the price may soar to 1,400 TL or even 1,500 TL per piece by April 2021. That's why...

Looking forward to your own assessment of Pirelli P7C2 and Goodyear EGP2, Dear Jonathan LORD OF THE BLACK RUBBER RINGS.

God bless you and your website, Globally #1 Authority on Automobile/SUV tires.

#5921

Discussion

6 comments

Јанковић Љубомир Feb 17, 2021 archived

Well here You have noted for Nokian Tire: ''Average wet performance'' and for Michelin ''safe dry and wet handling'' but results shows similar performance. Since Nokian tire produce less noise and rolling resistance I would expect Nokian tire to be in front of Michelin.
Continental Premium Contact 6 is 15-20% cheaper here in Serbia than Michelin so it's best buy by far.

#6453
Dr Towers Sep 23, 2020 archived

intresting that Conti does well in aquaplaning here - rather contradictory to https://www.tirereviews.co....

#6130
1. TireReviews Dr Towers Sep 24, 2020 archived
  
  Aquaplaning is quite a technical test, and without the support of a tire manufactures test facility I'm unsure how they would have performed it accurately.
  
  #6131
dufonrafal . Jul 9, 2020 archived

Apparently I missed the first test of the P7 C2, good results.
I'm very surprised by the high noise level of the Primacy 4 which is supposed to be a very quiet tire.

#5927
Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived

I am glad to see the EVER FIRST test of the new (made in 2020) PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 C2 (Pirelli P7C2) and the SECOND test of the new GOODYEAR EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 2 (Goodyear EGP2) tires. Thanx to Jonathan's caveats, I approached the test results with care. Honestly speaking, any tire or automotive magazine's or website's tests may come only second to those of TireReviews.co.uk in terms of unbiasedness and objectivity. However, we have to buy what is available in terms of testing until Jonathan posts his own test video on Youtube.
I already ordered a set of Pirelli P7C2 Seal-Inside in 18" (235/45/R18) size for my car which had been imported with the same stock tires from Germany (but of the previous generation, manufactured in 2016). I haven't had fitted the new tires on my car; I am planning to do so in April 2021. So, why the hell am I buying them 9 months ahead of time?
Because of the almost hyper-inflationary economy in the country. Reckoning with the 400 TL gas/diesel gift cheque redeemable at one of the major petrol station chains of Turkey which you are eligible to receive once you buy a new set of (four pieces of) of 18" or above Pirelli tires, I will pay (1000 - 400/4) = 900 TL per tire for the new P7C2 Seal-Insides. So, roughly £105 each.
I am expecting this retail price to remain more or less the same in British Pounds. Though, in Turkish Lira the price may soar to 1,400 TL or even 1,500 TL per piece by April 2021. That's why...
Looking forward to your own assessment of Pirelli P7C2 and Goodyear EGP2, Dear Jonathan LORD OF THE BLACK RUBBER RINGS.
God bless you and your website, Globally #1 Authority on Automobile/SUV tires.

#5921
1. TireReviews Excel Gazi Deniz Hoca Jul 6, 2020 archived
  
  We have the P7C2 in out 16" test, I'm looking forward to trying it out in 3 weeks!
  
  #5922

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