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

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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 34 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Safety
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 4+
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Wet safety
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
85%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
63%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Fuel Consumption
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Sustainability
Michelin Primacy 4+
27%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Tyre Weight
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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