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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Goodyear (82%). In this particular case, the Michelin e.Primacy has a better rating of 74% compared to 50% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Michelin e.Primacy was done in 2023, compared to 2016 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 95% of Michelin e.Primacy dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (58%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany and Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia.