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

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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 (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 Michelin Primacy 4+ was done in 2023, compared to 2020 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Primacy 4+ and the Efficient Grip Performance 2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Primacy 4+ dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Primacy 4+ is made - Spain.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

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

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Michelin Primacy 4+
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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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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