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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato P7

The Michelin Primacy 4 and Maxxis Premitra HP5 are among the top choices when it comes to summer tires. However, they offer unique features and performance making each one favourable under specific circumstances.


The Michelin Primacy 4 boasts of an outstanding rating of 89%, surpassing its predecessor, the Primacy 3. It replaced by the Michelin Primacy 4+, but still remains a popular choice among customers owing to its superb features. In multiple tests it achieved top positions - such as 1st in the Promobil, and Firmenauto tests and 2nd in the Autozeitung test. Further, in Autobild's extensive tyre test featuring 53 tyres, the Primacy 4 secured a position among the top five. Its strengths lie particularly in dry handling, comfort, dry braking, gravel traction, and wet circle cornering. However, the high cost is identified as a potential drawback.


On the other hand, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has an overall rating of 78%. Even though it corresponds to a lower position in mutual tests compared to the Michelin Primacy 4, its performance should not be underestimated. Especially notable is its performance in aquaplaning – cross and longitudal, where it outshines most of the competition. Furthermore, it provides superior safety reserves during aquaplaning, short wet braking distances, and low noise levels. The tyre also does well in dry handling, safety, dry steering response, exterior noise, and wet circle cornering. Nonetheless, its dry handling understeers and the lifetime is slightly limited.


Overall, the Michelin Primacy 4 is an excellent all-rounder with edge in dry conditions and comfort, although at a higher price point. The Maxxis Premitra HP5, on the other hand, offers outstanding aquaplaning safety and wet performance, underlined by a attractive price, although with a slightly shorter lifespan.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 4
Maxxis
Premitra HP5
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Pirelli
Cinturato P7
Number of tests
20
31
18
11
Best position
#1
#1
#1
#4
Average position
3.5
9.5
6.1
7.1
Latest test
2022
2024
2024
2024
Available sizes
384
64
47
220

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
67%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
78%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
85%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
84%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
80%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
83%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
100%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
89%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
Grass traction
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Gravel traction
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
87%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
79%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
71%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
86%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
72%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
74%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
75%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato P7
65%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%

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