Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and the Michelin Primacy 4 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 are Premium Touring Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

In This Article
Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons
EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS Primacy-4

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these fourteen tests:

  • Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Michelin Primacy 4 in five of the tests
  • Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in eight of the tests
  • The Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4 drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Primacy 4 is better than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during eleven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.9% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
35.27M
Michelin Primacy 4
34.6M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Primacy 4

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:23.21M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 22.24M
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.4M
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:35.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 34.9M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 35.8M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 35.8M
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 34.7M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.2M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.2M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 35.3M
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 37.1M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.45% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
92.72s
Michelin Primacy 4
93.14s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:101.17s Michelin Primacy 4: 102.57s
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:100.3s Michelin Primacy 4: 100.7s
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:107.8s Michelin Primacy 4: 107.8s
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.6s ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 61.5s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.03% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
102.43Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
102.4Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:117.4Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 117.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:94.9Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 94.4Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 95.6Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 4.44% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
9 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
8.6 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8.6 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from eleven tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.77% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36.68M
Michelin Primacy 4
36.03M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Primacy 4

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:26.23M Michelin Primacy 4: 28.05M
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.5M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 29.1M
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.1M Michelin Primacy 4: 39.8M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:31.7M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 30.4M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.9M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 34.6M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:49.5M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 47.5M
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.6M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 33.8M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.7M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 29.3M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:46.4M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 45.8M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:33M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 31.3M
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:46.9M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 46.7M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during six wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.76% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
73.34s
Michelin Primacy 4
73.9s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:39s Michelin Primacy 4: 39.14s
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:101.4s Michelin Primacy 4: 101.6s
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.04s Michelin Primacy 4: 70.97s
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.4s Michelin Primacy 4: 70.9s
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.9s Michelin Primacy 4: 69.1s
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:90.3s Michelin Primacy 4: 91.7s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.1% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
73.67Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
73.6Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 71Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:76.5Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 76.8Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.3Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 73Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 6.52% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
9.2 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
8.6 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9.2 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8.6 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 6.63% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.64m/s
Michelin Primacy 4
6.2m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:6.64m/s Michelin Primacy 4: 6.2m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 floated at a 2.12% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
78.62Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
80.32Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:73Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 73.5Km/H
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:75Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 74.6Km/H
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.48Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 82.86Km/H
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81.5Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 78.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 83.2Km/H
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 82.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:82.6Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 86.4Km/H
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 84.9Km/H
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.7Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 76.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 slipped out at a 0.85% higher speed than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
36.22m/sec2
Michelin Primacy 4
36.53m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Primacy 4

2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.54m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4: 4.15m/sec2
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.9m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 68.9m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 scored 6.18% more points than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
7.13 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
7.6 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Primacy 4

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9 Points ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 10 Points
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:9.4 Points ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 9.8 Points
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 3 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 40% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
3 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 3 Points

Noise

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.11% quieter than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
69.62dB
Michelin Primacy 4
69.7dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.7dB Michelin Primacy 4: 71.9dB
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70dB Michelin Primacy 4: 70dB
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.6dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 67.3dB
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.8dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 68.3dB
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70dB Michelin Primacy 4: 71dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 measured 0.32% quieter than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
61.4dB
Michelin Primacy 4
61.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.4dB Michelin Primacy 4: 61.6dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 1.71% less than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.62Kg
Michelin Primacy 4
8.77Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:10Kg ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 9.6Kg
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.1Kg Michelin Primacy 4: 8.94Kg
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.76Kg Michelin Primacy 4: 7.76Kg

Wear

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 10.27% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
49640KM
Michelin Primacy 4
44540KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:47940KM Michelin Primacy 4: 44200KM
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51340KM Michelin Primacy 4: 44880KM

Value

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 proved to have a 18.55% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.08Price/1000
Michelin Primacy 4
9.92Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.74Price/1000 Michelin Primacy 4: 7.24Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:10.42Price/1000 Michelin Primacy 4: 12.59Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during seven price tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 cost 12.1% less than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
375.58
Michelin Primacy 4
427.26
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:224 Michelin Primacy 4: 267
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:83 Michelin Primacy 4: 107
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:275 Michelin Primacy 4: 320
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:123.07 Michelin Primacy 4: 142.81
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:535 Michelin Primacy 4: 565
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:869 Michelin Primacy 4: 1039
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:520 Michelin Primacy 4: 550

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 2.6% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
7.12kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4
7.31kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.5kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 5.56kg / t
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.6kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.4kg / t
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.28kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 8.08kg / t
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.9kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.6kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.24kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.77kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.1kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 6.83kg / t
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.15kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.87kg / t
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.19kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.36kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 0.75% less fuel than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.29l/100km
Michelin Primacy 4
5.33l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.44l/100km ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 5.37l/100km
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.14l/100km Michelin Primacy 4: 5.29l/100km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin Primacy 4.

In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 97 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

The Michelin Primacy 4 has been reviewed 173 times and drivers have given the tyre 78% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Primacy 4.

Best Review for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
Given 100% 205/55 R16 V on mostly motorways for 1,000 easy going miles
Been looking for new set of summer tyres after decided to change my wheels size too, I went from 17” wheels down to 16” and fitted new set of Goodyear efficient grip performance 2, latest model tyres, they were made in week 7 of 2020 and I fitted them in week 8 of 2020, absolutely brand new and fresh rubber. So far so good, traveled around 1000 miles and tyres are excellent, performance, comfort, even though they are smaller size there is no negative performance, corners great, braking in both dry and wet is good, car feels very positive to drive , noise level also good. This is the first... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 419 - tyre reviewed on March 8, 2020
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Best Review for the Michelin Primacy 4
Given 65% 225/50 R17 V on a combination of roads for 2,200 average miles
2016 BMW 320i 225/50/17
2014 VW GOLF 205/55/16
After the initial minutes of euphoria having the latest Michelin's on both of our cars I am now more doubtful about these tires.
We have only driven ca 2200 km with the BMW and ca 1800 km with the VW, not much distance but on very various roads in just a few days and enough to have a good impression, it is similar impression with both cars.
It's rather good tires on good roads, good grip in turns wet and dry, acceptable/good comfort on good roads, relatively low noise although there is an unusual, but modest,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 823 - tyre reviewed on February 28, 2018
View all Michelin Primacy 4 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, wet circle, subj. noise, noise, noise, tyre weight, wear, value, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Michelin Primacy 4 performed better in dry braking, wet braking, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning and subj. comfort.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.

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Bridgestone Turanza T005 VS Michelin Primacy 4

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.