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1. Michelin e.Primacy Premium
Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
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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.
| # | Michelin e.Primacy
| GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
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| Dimensions | R15 - R21 | R15 - R21 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin e.Primacy Very good2. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 Very good
Worst rating in test
1. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 Recommended2. Michelin e.Primacy Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 2 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Michelin e.Primacy Rating: Recommended | 204,0 | 95,7 | 98,3 | ||||
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Rating: Recommended | 205,8 | 98,1 | 97,9 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 9.4 | 9.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Michelin E.Primacy Rating: Very good | 7.3 | 8.5 | 10.0 | 10.0 | |||
| Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 Rating: Very good | 9.4 | 7.8 | 7.3 | 7.8 | |||
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