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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2 vs. Pirelli Cinturato (C3) vs. GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2

Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
Continental UltraContact NXTPremium
ContinentalContinental

UltraContact NXT

9.9
R16 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Premium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato (C3)

9.7
R16 – R20
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

Efficientgrip Performance 2

8.8
R15 – R21
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Pirelli
Cinturato (C3)
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Number of tests
5
3
4
7
4
Best position
#1
#1
#2
#1
#2
Average position
4.8
1.3
3.3
2.7
3.3
Latest test
2026
2026
2026
2026
2026
Available sizes
158
23
40
31
40

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Michelin Primacy 5
84%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental UltraContact NXT
80%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
87%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
87%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Wet Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
91%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
98%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
91%
Wet Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
97%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
90%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
71%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
83%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
69%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
90%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
85%
Dry Performance
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
82%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Dry Braking
Michelin Primacy 5
74%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
95%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
78%
Dry Handling
Michelin Primacy 5
96%
Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
85%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
85%
Comfort & Noise
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Noise Exterior
Michelin Primacy 5
83%
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
74%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Economy
Michelin Primacy 5
88%
Michelin
Primacy 5
Continental UltraContact NXT
91%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
92%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
92%
GoodYear
Efficientgrip Performance 2
Rolling Resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
90%
Continental UltraContact NXT
97%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
66%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
83%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Continental UltraContact NXT
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%
Pirelli Cinturato (C3)
85%
GoodYear Efficientgrip Performance 2
100%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View

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