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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. BFGoodrich Advantage vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2

4 mutual test(s) with detailed data

Michelin Primacy 4 and BFGoodrich Advantage are two summer tyres compared in various tests. The Michelin Primacy 4, a touring tyre, is manufactured in Spain, Germany, and Poland. It replaced the previous model, the Michelin Primacy 3, and has since been superseded by the Michelin Primacy 4+. The BFGoodrich Advantage doesn't have any previous models and hasn't been replaced yet.


The Michelin Primacy 4 has an excellent rating of 89% by our team, while the BFGoodrich Advantage received a rating of 76%.


When compared, in the Autobild, Autozeitung, ADAC, GTÜ, and Firmenauto tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 consistently outperformed the BFGoodrich Advantage. Particularly, in the dry handling aspect, the Michelin Primacy 4 was praised for its impressive capabilities. It was also noted for its comfort, short braking distances, high mileage and low rolling resistance. Its weaknesses included high pricing.


The BFGoodrich Advantage, on the other hand, was credited for stable driving behaviour, comfortable noise levels and short dry braking distances. However, it was criticised for its wet handling and extended wet braking distances.


In mutual test positions, the Michelin Primacy 4 was consistently placed in the top five except in ADAC where it was ranked third. In contrasting results, the BFGoodrich Advantage was consistently ranked somewhere around the second half of the test list, indicating a general performance below the Michelin Primacy 4.


In conclusion, if you're looking for a tyre that delivers excellent dry handling, comfort, and impressively short braking distances, the Michelin Primacy 4 would be a better choice, provided you're prepared for a slightly higher price. However, the BFGoodrich Advantage offers stable driving behaviour, and decent comfort levels, falling a bit short only in wet conditions.


You can learn more about Michelin Tyres here and BFGoodrich Tyres here.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Number of tests
20
14
31
18
Best position
#1
#8
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
13.4
9.5
6.1
Latest test
2022
2026
2024
2024
Available sizes
384
153
64
47

Performance comparison

Averaged from 4 tests

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
72%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
60%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
65%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
70%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Wet Circle Cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
BFGoodrich Advantage
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 4
63%
BFGoodrich Advantage
60%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
59%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 4
46%
BFGoodrich Advantage
47%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
91%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
79%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
76%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
80%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
BFGoodrich Advantage
69%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 4
71%
BFGoodrich Advantage
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
79%
Dry Lane Change
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
BFGoodrich Advantage
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
62%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
BFGoodrich Advantage
75%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 4
84%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
67%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
66%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
68%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
66%
Ride Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
87%
BFGoodrich Advantage
72%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
64%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Michelin
Primacy 4
BFGoodrich Advantage
66%
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Maxxis Premitra HP5
47%
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
BFGoodrich Advantage
70%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
51%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
85%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
BFGoodrich Advantage
61%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
42%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View
GTÜGTÜ
Summer
2021225/45 R17View
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View

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