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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

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
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Continental
PremiumContact 7
Number of tests
20
31
3
18
26
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
#1
Average position
3.5
9.5
3.3
6.1
2.2
Latest test
2022
2024
2026
2024
2026
Available sizes
384
64
40
47
66

Wet

Wet
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
79%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
72%
Continental PremiumContact 7
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 4
59%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
69%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
74%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 4
73%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
86%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
66%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
69%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
61%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
89%
Continental PremiumContact 7
92%
Wet side guide
Michelin Primacy 4
68%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
61%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
67%
Continental PremiumContact 7
100%
Wet performance
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
82%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
45%

Dry

Dry
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 4
91%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
84%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
90%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
77%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
73%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
65%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
78%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
75%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
87%
Continental PremiumContact 7
85%
Dry steering response
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
88%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Continental PremiumContact 7
96%
Dry performance
Michelin Primacy 4
90%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
92%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
64%
Continental PremiumContact 7
35%

Offroad

Offroad
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
81%

Comfort

Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
80%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
70%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
76%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
78%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
67%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
75%
Continental PremiumContact 7
69%
Comfort
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
70%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
90%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 4
82%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
76%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
73%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
71%
Continental PremiumContact 7
88%

Costs

Costs
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Continental PremiumContact 7
76%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 4
88%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
59%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
72%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
84%
Continental PremiumContact 7
75%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 4
93%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
54%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
99%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Continental PremiumContact 7
81%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin Primacy 4
86%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
73%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
94%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Price/value
Michelin Primacy 4
83%
Maxxis Premitra HP5
56%
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
97%
Continental PremiumContact 7
77%

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