In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than GoodYear (74%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has a better rating of 78% compared to 71% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Efficientgrip Performance 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 84% of GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and Efficientgrip Performance 2 is made in Poland/Germany.
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Averaged from 2 tests
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