Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 29 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 24 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Primacy 4 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Michelin Primacy 4's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 5 | 24 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 95.9 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 4.7 122 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 112 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.2 61 | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.7 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.6 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Michelin Primacy 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin Primacy 4 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV ranks better than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV appears in 5 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
