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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Here we compare Michelin Primacy 4+, a successor of notable models such as Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3, and Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, an upgraded version of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. Manufactured by world-renowned companies Michelin and Goodyear, both of these tyres largely focus on summer performance.


Testing by various companies revealed some distinct characteristics. Vibilagare testing placed Goodyear at the 4th position out of 9 tyres while Michelin secured the 7th rank. According to ACE, Michelin demonstrated remarkable Dry handling and clinched the 3rd position out of 10 tyres while Goodyear stood 5th.


Autobild classified Michelin as a Comfort tire with lower Exterior noise, placing it 5th among 55 tested tyres. Goodyear earned the 13th position in the same test. On the other hand, Michelin Primacy 4+ got praised for its balanced performance abilities, good handling, short dry braking, and laudable mileage and economy.


In the ADAC test, Goodyear outperformed Michelin by claiming the first position for its superior mileage while Michelin secured the 3rd place out of 50 tyres. Michelin Primacy 4+ showcased excellent wet grip, with short wet braking and good wet handling abilities and high aquaplaning resistance, though fell short in dry handling.


Finally, TyreReviews.com noted Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 for its balanced performance with excellent wet and dry handling, good comfort levels, and low noise, though found it average in aquaplaning resistance and dry braking. Michelin, on the other hand, impressed with balanced performance on dry and wet roads, good environmental impact, and high mileage.


Overall, Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has slightly outperformed Michelin Primacy 4+, being particularly notable for its impressive mileage and excellent wet and dry handling skills. Although Michelin offers tremendous wet grip, its dry handling properties lag slightly behind Goodyear. If exterior noise and comfort are a concern, switching to Michelin Primacy 4+ could be a prudent choice.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4+
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Goodyear
Efficientgrip 2 SUV
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
13
18
3
2
5
3
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
#1
#2
Average position
4.3
6.1
3.7
1.0
2.2
3.3
Latest test
2025
2024
2025
2025
2025
2026
Available sizes
123
47
34
23
63
40

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
56%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Continental UltraContact NXT
65%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Continental UltraContact NXT
68%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
1%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
75%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Continental UltraContact NXT
51%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
63%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
44%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
42%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Continental UltraContact NXT
45%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
77%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
60%
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
96%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%

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