Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test (subj. wet handling)
“FWIW the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 225/60 R16 102W XL tyres arrived and were installed today. The difference with previous tyres is like night and day. I have a 1200 km work trip later this week and I thought I'd take the Benz out. Interesting to see how they "break in" and how much if at all difference there is in mpg.”
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
“Michelin Primacy 4 in Snow Alright, I have some pretty fresh Primacy 4 tires that came on my 2022. I live in Minnesota and don't commute much in winter but do make some shorter trips in a metro area. What is the likelihood that I'm going to want/need different tires for winter? I thought about getting a set of Crossclimate tires and just using them year round but it seems like such a waste to not use up these nice Primacy 4 tires. It probably won't be very cost effective to un-mount and mount every year. Let me have it. Read more”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
76
Dry
Primacy 4 +4
80
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score)
78
85
Reviews found online
73
74
Dry Braking (% of best)
99%
99%
Dry Handling (% of best)
99%
98%
78
Wet
Primacy 4 +3
81
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score)
79
85
Reviews found online
76
76
Wet Braking (% of best)
98%
100%
Wet Handling (% of best)
96%
96%
66
Comfort
Primacy 4 +10
76
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score)
61
76
Reviews found online
73
74
70
Noise
Primacy 4 +1
71
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score)
72
74
64
Treadwear
Primacy 4 +13
77
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score)
64
82
Reviews found online
64
71
71
Handling
Primacy 4 +3
74
Why this score
Source
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Reviews found online
71
74
Scores at a glance
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance vs Michelin Primacy 4: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Michelin Primacy 4
Relative Score
72
78
Dry
76
80
Wet
78
81
Comfort
66
76
Noise
70
71
Treadwear
64
77
Handling
71
74
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Headline score
72
/ 100
EfficientGrip Performance
78
/ 100
Primacy 4
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
Discipline
Category
EfficientGrip Performance
Primacy 4
Δ
Both?
Dry Braking
Dry
99%#2/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
99%#8/44 · 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
+0.7
Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
99%#5/7 · 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
98%#19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
+1.5
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
96%#4/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test
100%#1/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
−4.1
Different tests
Noise
Other
97%#6/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
97%#2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
−0.5
Different tests
Price
Other
73%#17/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
45%#9/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
+28.5
Different tests
Value
Other
56%#19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
79%#7/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
−23.3
Different tests
Wear
Other
70%#15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
87%#2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
−17.1
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
33%#3/9 · 2015 AMS Performance Tyre Test
20%#5/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
+13.3
Different tests
Straight Aqua
Straight
99%#4/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
95%#9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
+4.0
Different tests
Subj. Comfort
Subj
70%#9/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
75%#15/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
−5.0
Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling
Subj
90%#2/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
100%#3/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
−10.0
Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling
Subj
100%#1/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
80%#6/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
+20.0
Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Total
0%#9/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test
0%#3/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
0.0
Different tests
Wet Braking
Wet
98%#4/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
100%#1/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
−2.0
Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
96%#6/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test
96%#6/10 · 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
−0.2
Different tests
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip Performance
Pros
Exceptional ride comfort and smooth driving dynamics
Significantly reduced road noise compared to competitors
Strong wet and dry weather traction with great aquaplaning resistance
Cons
Soft sidewalls lead to noticeable body roll and a 'squishy' or vague steering feel during spirited cornering
Faster-than-expected tread wear for some drivers
Susceptibility to sidewall damage, bulging, or punctures from potholes
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Mixed
Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally positive regarding comfort, fuel efficiency, and quietness, though some users report concerns over sidewall durability against potholes and early cracking. Reviewers note that tread design can vary slightly by size, but overall performance and smoothness remain strong compared to cheaper alternatives or all-season tires.
#Noise levels and comfort#Sidewall durability and potholes#Fuel efficiency and rolling resistance#Tread design and variations#Longevity and wear
Based on 9 community posts
Tire B
Michelin Primacy 4
Positive
Community feedback for the Michelin Primacy 4 highlights its exceptional wet and dry grip, low road noise, and smooth ride quality, making it a top-tier touring tire for daily drivers. While most users praise its longevity and well-balanced comfort, a few note mixed experiences regarding tread wear rates and performance on rough or older pavement.
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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.