Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Michelin e.Primacy (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has a better rating of 87% compared to 74% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the e.Primacy were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating.