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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 773 + 39 owner reviews. How we score

EfficientGrip 2 SUV leads, 80–78 Narrow edge

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Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Tire AGoodyear

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Summer

± 5

Tests 81 · 5 tests Owners 80 · 773 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested (noise)

Michelin Primacy 4+
Tire BMichelin

Primacy 4+

Summer

± 4

Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 70 · 39 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.

  1. 79

    Dry

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +1
    78
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 9 tests7782
    Reviews found online8271
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–194%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%98%

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 77.1 + 40% × 82.1 = 79

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 70.5 = 78

  2. 81

    Wet

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2
    79
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 9 tests8283
    Reviews found online7974
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–094%86%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–089%82%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–093%91%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%97%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%95%

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 81.9 + 40% × 79.4 = 81

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 73.8 = 79

  3. 78

    Comfort

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +7
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 1 tests8073
    Reviews found online7669
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%88%

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 40% × 80.3 + 60% × 76.4 = 78

    Primacy 4+: 40% × 73.3 + 60% × 69 = 71

  4. 83

    Noise

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +10
    73
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 7 tests9477
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%97%

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 94.1 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 83

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 81

    Treadwear

    Primacy 4+ +4
    85
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 4 tests8295
    Reviews found online8069
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%92%

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 79.9 = 81

    Primacy 4+: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 85

  6. 76

    Handling (owners)

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +11
    65
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Reviews found online7665
  7. 75

    Efficiency

    Primacy 4+ +3
    78
    Why this score
    SourceEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 8 tests7578
    Range (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%92%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–182%90%
Scores at a glance
CategoryGoodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUVMichelin Primacy 4+
Relative Score 80 78
Dry 79 78
Wet 81 79
Comfort 78 71
Noise 83 73
Treadwear 81 85
Handling (owners) 76 65
Efficiency 75 78

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EfficientGrip 2 SUV

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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.

DisciplineCategoryEfficientGrip 2 SUVPrimacy 4+ΔHead-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
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)
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
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip 2 SUV review

Tire B Primacy 4+

Pros

  • Excellent ride comfort and a smooth, compliant 'limousine-like' feel over bumps
  • Strong and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions, inspiring confidence
  • Noticeable improvement in quietness and traction compared to predecessor tires or factory options

Cons

  • Loud road noise and a harsh drone on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
  • Soft sidewalls can reduce steering agility and initial responsiveness compared to dedicated sport tires
  • High premium price point relative to competitors
All owner themes in the Primacy 4+ review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV B · Michelin Primacy 4+
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typeSUV and 4x4Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available4166
Rim diameters16″ – 22″16″ – 21″
Sizes in common1616

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Michelin Primacy 4+

Narrow edge: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better handling, noise and comfort. Pick the Michelin Primacy 4+ if treadwear and efficiency matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 76 vs 65 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 83 vs 73 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 78 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
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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: 81 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, 83 vs 73 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, EfficientGrip 2 SUV or Primacy 4+?

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV, 78 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