Tests 81 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 790 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (noise)
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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 10 road tests and 790 + 40 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads, 80–78 Narrow edge
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Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 71 · 40 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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79
Dry
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +178Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 9 tests 77 82 Reviews found online 81 71 Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 94% 96% Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 98% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 77 + 40% × 81.4 = 79
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.4 + 40% × 71 = 78
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80
Wet
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +179Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 9 tests 81 82 Reviews found online 79 75 Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 94% 86% Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 89% 82% Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 93% 91% Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 97% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 95% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 81.4 + 40% × 78.9 = 80
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 74.5 = 79
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76
Comfort
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +571Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests 79 73 Reviews found online 74 69 Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 88% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 40% × 78.9 + 60% × 73.6 = 76
Primacy 4+: 40% × 72.9 + 60% × 69.2 = 71
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82
Noise
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1072Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests 92 76 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 98% 97% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 92 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 82
Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72
No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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81
Treadwear
Primacy 4+ +485Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests 82 95 Reviews found online 80 70 Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 100% 92% EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 80 = 81
Primacy 4+: 60% × 94.9 + 40% × 69.6 = 85
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76
Handling (owners)
EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1066Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Reviews found online 76 66 -
75
Efficiency
Primacy 4+ +378Why this score
Source EfficientGrip 2 SUV Primacy 4+ Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests 75 78 Range (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 91% 92% Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 82% 90%
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
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| Relative Score | 80 | 78 |
| Dry | 79 | 78 |
| Wet | 80 | 79 |
| Comfort | 76 | 71 |
| Noise | 82 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 81 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 76 | 66 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 78 |
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Headline score
80
/ 100
EfficientGrip 2 SUV
78
/ 100
Primacy 4+
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV finished ahead 2 times and Michelin Primacy 4+ 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | EfficientGrip 2 SUV | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 96% | −2.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 98% | +0.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 86% | +7.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% | 82% | +7.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 91% | +2.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% | 97% | +0.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 95% | +3.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 88% | +12.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 97% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 100% | 92% | +8.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Range | Efficiency | 91% | 92% | −1.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% | 90% | −8.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 49% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #1/8 | #5/8 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 92% | 67% | +24.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/8 | #4/8 | – | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 EV Tyre Test · 215/55 R18 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Pros
- Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
- Strong and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Impressive tread wear and long-term durability
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can compromise responsive handling and cornering feedback
- Less effective performance in cold, freezing, or damp winter conditions
- Lack of built-in rim protection
Tire B Primacy 4+
Pros
- Strong wet and dry grip and braking confidence, often cited as a big improvement over Bridgestone, Dunlop and Nexen tyres, including on powerful cars and PHEVs that previously spun their tyres
- Comfortable, compliant ride with soft sidewalls that suits softly sprung and family cars
- Low and even tread wear, with several owners reporting little visible wear after 5,000–10,000 miles and one reporting about 60,000 km in hot climates
Cons
- Road noise and drone, especially on rough asphalt, was described as severe by several owners (Skoda Yeti, Lexus), contradicting other reports of quiet running
- Reduced grip and confidence in cold, damp conditions, with two UK owners saying the tyre behaves like a budget tyre
- Premium pricing, with some owners questioning value when life fell short of expectations
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 41 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Sizes in common | 16 | 16 |
Which one should you actually buy?
80
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
78
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4+
Narrow edge: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better noise, handling and comfort. Pick the Michelin Primacy 4+ if treadwear and efficiency matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 82 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 76 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 81 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4+
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EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Which is better in the wet, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is quieter, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 82 vs 72 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 76 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 81 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?
Michelin Primacy 4+, 78 vs 75 on our efficiency score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology