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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (2026)

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Primacy 4+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
22
13
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
88
127

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Wet Braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Wet Handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Dry Braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
80%
Michelin Primacy 4+
81%
Dry Handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
82%
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
76%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Noise Exterior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Michelin Primacy 4+
73%
Noise Interior
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Economy
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
1%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
1%
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin Primacy 4+
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View

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