Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Across the test set, Michelin Primacy 4 Plus proves the safer bet in adverse weather: it wins all seven wet-braking comparisons, often by meaningful margins (circa 4-8%), and shows stronger aquaplaning resistance. That consistent wet advantage, plus slightly shorter dry stops in most tests, explains its five overall test wins.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 excels on total ownership: lower rolling resistance, lower purchase price in most sizes tested, and materially higher predicted mileage (often 7-16%+), delivering leading value scores. It also runs quietly and handles with precision, occasionally beating Michelin on dry and subjective handling. If you drive mostly in mixed urban/highway conditions and value long life and economy, Goodyear is compelling. If you regularly face heavy rain or want the shortest possible stops, Michelin is the confident, safety-first choice. The practical takeaway: Michelin for maximum wet safety, Goodyear for the best long-term value without major compromises.

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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.