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Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+ (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 78% of the Michelin Primacy 4+. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin Primacy 4+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Vibilagare 2024 215/55 R17 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Primacy 4+ 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 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Michelin Primacy 4+ also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Efficient Grip Performance 2
Michelin
Primacy 4+
Number of tests
22
13
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
5.6
4.3
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
88
127

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 34 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Dry braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Dry handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Dry lane changing
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
98%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Dry Handling Objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
98%
Safety
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
69%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
91%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet braking
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
95%
Wet handling
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
96%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Wet Handling Objective
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
99%
Wet safety
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
92%
Michelin Primacy 4+
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
93%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
95%
Michelin Primacy 4+
91%
Interior noise
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
94%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
85%
Michelin Primacy 4+
79%
Rolling resistance
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
100%
Michelin Primacy 4+
97%
Mileage
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
63%
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Fuel Consumption
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
88%
Michelin Primacy 4+
88%
Sustainability
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
93%
Michelin Primacy 4+
27%
Tyre Weight
Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
81%
Michelin Primacy 4+
94%

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Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
VibilagareVibilagare
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024225/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2024205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2024215/55 R17View
Tyre ReviewsTyre Reviews
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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