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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4+ vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Falken e.Ziex vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

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
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Falken
e.Ziex
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Number of tests
13
18
3
3
7
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#2
#1
Average position
4.3
6.1
3.3
3.7
2.4
Latest test
2025
2024
2026
2025
2025
Available sizes
123
47
40
34
137

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4+
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
75%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Falken e.Ziex
68%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
90%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Falken e.Ziex
69%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4+
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Falken e.Ziex
61%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4+
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Falken e.Ziex
77%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4+
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
86%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4+
87%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
88%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
84%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Falken e.Ziex
81%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
91%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4+
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Falken e.Ziex
87%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
95%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4+
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Falken e.Ziex
73%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
80%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
63%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4+
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
71%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4+
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
60%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
59%
Falken e.Ziex
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
72%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4+
80%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Falken e.Ziex
80%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
64%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4+
82%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Falken e.Ziex
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
66%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Falken e.Ziex
60%

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