Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin e.Primacy
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 e.Primacy to find out which tire is best for your own driving.
The good news is that both the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin e.Primacy 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.
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 four tests which compare both tires directly!
Out of these four tests:
- Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 finished ahead of the Michelin e.Primacy in three of the tests
- Michelin e.Primacy finished ahead of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 in one of the tests
While it might look like the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 is better than the Michelin e.Primacy 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 four tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy stopped the vehicle in 1.08% less distance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 35.6M |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.7M | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 36.7M |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37M | Michelin e.Primacy: 37.8M |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.1M | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 36.1M |
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 0.74% faster around a lap than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:107.8s | Michelin e.Primacy: 108.4s |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:52.8s | Michelin e.Primacy: 53.4s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 0.38% faster around a lap than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:106.5Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 106.1Km/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 3.08% more points than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:6.5 Points | Michelin e.Primacy: 6.3 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped the vehicle in 7.92% less distance than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:33M | Michelin e.Primacy: 36.3M |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:37.4M | Michelin e.Primacy: 43.7M |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:32M | Michelin e.Primacy: 35M |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:51.1M | Michelin e.Primacy: 51.7M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one 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 17.81% less distance than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:36M | Michelin e.Primacy: 43.8M |
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 2.53% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:68.9s | Michelin e.Primacy: 72.4s |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:85s | Michelin e.Primacy: 85.5s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was 3.3% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:78.9Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 76.3Km/H |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 had 2.95% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.63m/s | Michelin e.Primacy: 8.39m/s |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:0.84m/s | Michelin e.Primacy: 0.802m/s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 floated at a 5.11% higher speed than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.4Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 75.2Km/H |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:80.3Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 72.8Km/H |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:74.7Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 73.8Km/H |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:73.7Km/H | Michelin e.Primacy: 71.5Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 slipped out at a 6.7% higher speed than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:67.9m/sec2 | Michelin e.Primacy: 64m/sec2 |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:3.5m/sec2 | Michelin e.Primacy: 2.8m/sec2 |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:2.84m/sec2 | Michelin e.Primacy: 2.77m/sec2 |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:2.77m/sec2 | Michelin e.Primacy: 2.28m/sec2 |
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin e.Primacy performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7 Points | Michelin e.Primacy: 7 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during two noise tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy measured 0.77% quieter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Noise: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:70.6dB | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 69.8dB |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:71.8dB | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 70.5dB |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:63.4dB | Michelin e.Primacy: 63.9dB |
Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy weighed 3.61% less than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Tire Weight: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Tire Weight winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:8.3Kg | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 8Kg |
Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy is predicted to cover 8.11% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Wear: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:65700KM | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 71500KM |
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 proved to have a 3.47% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Value: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:1.67Price/1000 | Michelin e.Primacy: 1.73Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 was better during two price tests. On average the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 cost 21.24% less than the Michelin e.Primacy.
Best In Price: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:869 | Michelin e.Primacy: 1119 |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:110 | Michelin e.Primacy: 124 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy had a 14.35% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:7.15kg / t | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 5.64kg / t |
| 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:6.9kg / t | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 5.7kg / t |
| 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.61kg / t | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 5.48kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy used 1.85% less fuel than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.14l/100km | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 5.13l/100km |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:5.7l/100km | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 5.5l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin e.Primacy was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin e.Primacy emitted 43.23% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin e.Primacy
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2:61.3mg/km/t | ✓ Michelin e.Primacy: 34.8mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 and Michelin e.Primacy.
In total the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 has been reviewed 95 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.
The Michelin e.Primacy has been reviewed 13 times and drivers have given the tire 75% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin e.Primacy.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, value and price, while the Michelin e.Primacy performed better in dry braking, noise, tire weight, wear, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.
Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. comfort, 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
Based on the tire 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 tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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.
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