Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 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 and Michelin Primacy 4 appear in 32 tests, 5 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Michelin Primacy 4 performs. It takes the win in 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 Michelin Primacy 4 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 8 | 24 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.2 | 94.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Michelin Primacy 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance | Michelin Primacy 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 211 | Avg rank 5.4 768 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.0 12 | Avg rank 5.2 755 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 112 | Avg rank 5.7 677 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 15.0 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.8 | Avg rank 9.6 1 | Michelin Primacy 4 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.4 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.2 for the Michelin Primacy 4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.5 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 15.0 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4
The Michelin Primacy 4 wins this category with an average rank of 9.6, compared to 9.8 for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance or Michelin Primacy 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance ranks higher on average than the Michelin Primacy 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 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 Michelin Primacy 4 ranks better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin Primacy 4 shows better mileage performance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance appears in 8 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 in 24, with 5 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 →