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    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    2026 test data · 46 independent tests · 11 head-to-head

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    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 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 Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 46 tests, 11 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 Performance 2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 22 tests.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. 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 Performance 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Primacy 4 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prefer the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2's brand, sizing or price

    Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used2224
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank7.96.0
    Latest test20262022
    Tire Lab Score95.194.6

    Tire Lab Score

    95.1
    Excellent · Summer
    94.6
    Excellent · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2Michelin Primacy 4Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 7.3
    164
    Avg rank 5.4
    768
    Michelin Primacy 4
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 7.7
    21
    Avg rank 5.2
    755
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.2
    636
    Avg rank 5.7
    677
    Michelin Primacy 4
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.5
    52
    Avg rank 2.7
    2
    Michelin Primacy 4
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 10.6
    1
    Avg rank 9.6
    1
    Michelin Primacy 4

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 11 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.4, compared to 7.3 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.7 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.2 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 8.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

    The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 10.6 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 or Michelin Primacy 4?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks higher on average than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 appears in 22 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24, with 11 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 →