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Comparison: Michelin e.Primacy vs. BFGoodrich Advantage (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (BFGoodrich). BFGoodrich is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than BFGoodrich (70%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 70% of the BFGoodrich Advantage. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2021 when was the BFGoodrich Advantage first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the e.Primacy and the Advantage were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of BFGoodrich Advantage has A rating. We also know where e.Primacy is made - Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
e.Primacy
BFGoodrich
Advantage
Number of tests
4
14
Best position
#3
#8
Average position
12.0
13.4
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
178
153

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
BFGoodrich Advantage
97%
Dry braking
Michelin e.Primacy
96%
BFGoodrich Advantage
96%
Dry handling
Michelin e.Primacy
89%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
100%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
77%
BFGoodrich Advantage
84%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin e.Primacy
63%
BFGoodrich Advantage
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin e.Primacy
71%
BFGoodrich Advantage
92%
Wet braking
Michelin e.Primacy
69%
BFGoodrich Advantage
92%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin e.Primacy
73%
BFGoodrich Advantage
85%
Wet handling
Michelin e.Primacy
65%
BFGoodrich Advantage
84%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
57%
Wet side guide
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
83%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
94%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Exterior noise
Michelin e.Primacy
91%
BFGoodrich Advantage
94%
Comfort
Michelin e.Primacy
97%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
95%
Rolling resistance
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
90%
Fuel efficiency
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
BFGoodrich Advantage
100%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2023205/55 R16View

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