Comparison: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 vs. Michelin Primacy 5 (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 86% of the Michelin Primacy 5. The first tyre test of Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Efficient Grip Performance 2 and the Primacy 5 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 (98%) of the Michelin Primacy 5 also have A wet ratings.