Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

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

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

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

EfficientGrip-Performance-2 VS Primacy-4-Plus

Test Results

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

Out of these seven tests:

  • Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus in two of the tests
  • Michelin Primacy 4 Plus finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in five of the tests

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

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 0.99% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.24M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
36.87M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.31M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.58M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.9M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.7M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.9M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.3M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36.4M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.3M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.59% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
53.78s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
54.65s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.85s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 52.6s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:55.7s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 56.7s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.15% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
96.8Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
96.95Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:115.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 115.1Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.4Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.8Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 scored 5.56% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
90 Points
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
85 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:90 Points Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 4.82% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
40.29M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
38.35M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:34.34M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 32.88M
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.4M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 36.7M
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:59.6M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 54.6M
2024 Summer Tire Market Overview
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:29.2M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 27.7M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:33.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 31.1M
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45.6M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 43.3M
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:42.6M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 42.2M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.67% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
37.15M
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
37.4M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.7M
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:38.3M Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 37.1M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 1.05% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
84.76s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
85.66s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

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

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.81s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.72s
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:84.7s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.6s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.56% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.95Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
71.35Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 74.5Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.7Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 68.2Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

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

Best In Subj. Wet Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:95 Points Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 5.13% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.92m/s
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
6.24m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.92m/s Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6.24m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during zero straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 2.83% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
79.78Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
82.1Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.98Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.18Km/H
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.3Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 83.5Km/H
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:76Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 78.1Km/H
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.9Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 75.3Km/H
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:81Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 85.2Km/H
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:91.5Km/H Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 92.3Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 1.09% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.52m/sec2
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
5.46m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.4m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.42m/sec2
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.5m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.6m/sec2
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.1m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 2.9m/sec2
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:4.49m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 4.79m/sec2
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:13.1m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 12.6m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
95 Points
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
95 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Noise

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
70.05dB
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
70.05dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise:

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.8dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.3dB
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.6dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.5dB
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:64dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 64.3dB
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 70.7dB
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:72.3dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 72.7dB
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71.6dB Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 71.8dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 weighed 3.49% less than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
8.3Kg
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
8.6Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.3Kg Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.6Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is predicted to cover 10.68% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
59916.67KM
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
53516.67KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:65700KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 61300KM
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68800KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 60300KM
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:45250KM Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 38950KM

Value

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has a 19.54% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
2.43Price/1000
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
3.02Price/1000
Dollars/1000 miles based on mileage warranty, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:2.43Price/1000 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 3.02Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two price tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus cost 2.1% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
1549.68
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
1517.18
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:96.39 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 93.89
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:110 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 120
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7000 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 6750
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:167 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 182
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:375 Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 440

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had a 5.31% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
6.06kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
6.4kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Tires
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.52kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.24kg / t
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:0.775kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 0.797kg / t
2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.62kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.16kg / t
2024 Motorhome Summer Tire Test
225/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.34kg / t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 8.42kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 used 0.86% less fuel than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
5.75l/100km
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
5.8l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.7l/100km Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 5.8l/100km
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.8l/100km Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 5.8l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus emitted 10.07% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
56.6mg/km/t
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
50.9mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test
205/55 R16
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.3mg/km/t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 53.7mg/km/t
2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test
215/55 R17
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.9mg/km/t Michelin Primacy 4 Plus: 48.1mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

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

In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 90 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Michelin Primacy 4 Plus has been reviewed 30 times and drivers have given the tire 81% overall.

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

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 tires 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 tires, 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 tires 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 320 - tire reviewed on March 8, 2020
View all Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Given 97% 235/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
Coming from the Civics original tires Primacy 3 that’s lasted 25Kmls or just over 4 years, I don’t do a lot of miles daily but those Primacy 3 tires served me well with just the road noise being a little loud at times I liked the dry, wet, handling and comfort of these Michelin’s.

So with not a lot of info on the new Primacy 4Plus and needing 4tires I decided to go with these anyway as only £1.oo each dearer than the primacy 4 when I purchased, in for a penny in for a pound, these are the XL reinforced version I went for as they are a whole 1DB quieter than the non XL version... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 291 - tire reviewed on July 24, 2022
View all Michelin Primacy 4 Plus driver reviews >>

Conclusion

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

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. wet handling and noise, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

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

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

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

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Overall Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Footnote

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

Why is this important? Tire 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 tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire 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 tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.