Tests 72 · 1 test Owners 61 · 31 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV vs Michelin Primacy 4 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Primacy 4 is ahead, 78–65
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Tests 82 · 23 tests Owners 74 · 13,367 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)
“Had a shop install two new Michelin Primacy 4 in the front of my W124 yesterday. On the way back home i checked the pressure and the right one was a little on the low side. Drove the car today and after a few kms of city driving i noticed it was steering itself to the right once i was out of the stop and go traffic. Got out of the car and the tire was almost flat. I put 2.7 bar in it at the first station but noticed the sidewall is now damaged and there's a buldge... How is this possible? It is wet and i can hear the sound of air coming out of the tire but can't identify where it comes from. If the rim is the problem, why did they install the tire without noticing me first? If they don't admit their fault and blame it on the rim, i'm going to have to buy a new tire...”
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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68
Dry
Primacy 4 +1280Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 85 Reviews found online 62 74 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
71
Wet
Primacy 4 +1081Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 85 Reviews found online 67 76 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 96% -
65
Comfort
Primacy 4 +1176Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 76 Reviews found online 62 74 -
66
Noise
Primacy 4 +672Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 76 -
59
Treadwear
Primacy 4 +1877Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 54 71 -
62
Handling
Primacy 4 +1274Why this score
Source EfficientGrip SUV Primacy 4 Reviews found online 62 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 78 |
| Dry | 68 | 80 |
| Wet | 71 | 81 |
| Comfort | 65 | 76 |
| Noise | 66 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 59 | 77 |
| Handling | 62 | 74 |
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Headline score
65
/ 100
EfficientGrip SUV
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 SUV | Primacy 4 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −3.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 72% #6/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | +15.4 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 89% #5/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | −6.3 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 99% #3/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 96% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 87% #9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +9.2 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 81% #8/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 88% #6/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −6.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #6/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #5/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 51% #8/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 50% #10/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #7/9 · 2021 Teknikens Värld Summer Tire Test R18 | 100% #1/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #7/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #4/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 97% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/8 · 2018 All Road 265/60 R18 4x4 Tyre Test | 96% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | +4.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A EfficientGrip SUV
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Strong dry-road handling and steering response
- Generally good fuel efficiency
Cons
- Fragile sidewalls prone to punctures and damage
- Reports of tread flaking, chunking, or cracking in hot climates
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with some users reporting poor traction
Tire B Primacy 4
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
- Low road noise and a very quiet, comfortable ride
- Reliable and consistent wet and dry grip
Cons
- Vague, numb, or floaty steering feel with soft sidewalls under hard cornering
- High price point compared to competitors
- Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride as the tread wears down
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Primacy 4
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Primacy 4 is generally positive, with drivers frequently praising its quiet ride, comfort, and dependable wet and dry braking performance. Several owners note impressive longevity reaching over 50,000 to 70,000 km, though some EV and SUV drivers report accelerated wear and fragile sidewalls over rough terrain. It is commonly viewed as a premium touring tire that commands high prices compared to competitors.
f30.bimmerpost.com
“I have Primacy 4s on my Volvo wagon. I've been very pleased. Plenty of grip, low road noise and longevity.”
vwvortex.com
·2026-09-12
“I might try to have a look at one today. There are two Uniroyal shops near me. Whether they have one in stock to look at though...? The trouble is they look really nice online but I'd like to see them in the flesh first. The old tyres (above photo) that were on these wheels were that nice square edged profile that I like, much the same as the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are going on my sons Golf EV so I'm also trying to consider if they are A rated for fuel, the best wet grip I can find and the lowest decibel level. The best choice I can find is the Michelin Primacy 4 which are A, A and 68. But on Black Circles it says they were designed for BMW. I'm sure they fit any wheel but do those properties still hold? I've always bought Pilots but B, B and 72, and its this 72 that really bugs me, is whats making me invest so much time into getting the right tyre for Toms EV. I'm getting a Tesla this Tuesday which does in fact come with the Pilots so they must be good on EV's anyway. Who knew buying tyres was so complicated.”
r/AutomobileRO
·2 upvotes ·2025-09-22
“Am avut primacy 4 pe o electrica. Destul de dezamagit de faptul ca dupa ~ 28.000 km s-au tocit rau de au ajuns cam la 3 mm. Placute la condus, silentioase, dar nu cele mai aderente. Pilot sport 4 pe aceiasi electrica cu primacy 4. Huruie de te doare capul. Aderenta nu o simt neaparat wow fata de primacy 4. Nu le mai suport si abia astept sa le trec pe iarna, oricum asta fiind ultima incaltare cu ele. Pe o termica am primacy 5, si sunt cele mai ok din experienta mea. Cele mai silentioase si aderente din cele 3. Dupa 20.000 km uzura a scazut cam cu 1 mm. Recomandarea mea e sa alegi primacy 5 fara ezitare.”
Top themes
#tread life and longevity#cabin noise and comfort#wet and dry grip#comparisons with Pilot Sport#EV tire performance#sidewall damage and punctures#premium pricing
Based on 44 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV | B · Michelin Primacy 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 6 | 57 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 15″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
65
/ 100
Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
78
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better treadwear, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 77 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 80 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 74 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 65 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.