Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin e.Primacy – It’s the battle between a mileage king and an EV-ready eco specialist! On one side, the EfficientGrip Performance 2 dominates the touring summer segment with class-leading wear. On the other, the Michelin e.Primacy brings EV-specific design and ultra-low rolling resistance to the fight. Which tire takes the crown in this summer showdown? Let’s find out.
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Results: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin e.Primacy
The results featured here are from the expansive 2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test, an ambitious endeavor showcasing 50 of the market’s leading tires, a scale of testing that only ADAC would undertake. The accompanying graph presents a side-by-side comparison of the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 vs Michelin e.Primacy across various performance categories, with the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 serving as the benchmark at the 100% mark.
The tire size of interest is the 205/55R16 tire size, a popular choice for vehicles like the 2018 Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Corolla Altis. For further insights into various tire sizes, feel free to consult our latest tire size table. The tests were conducted using a standard Volkswagen Golf 8 as the test vehicle.
Wet
In wet braking, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 stopped 6.3 meters shorter than the Michelin e.Primacy, which is a 17% advantage for Goodyear. In straight-line aquaplaning, the Goodyear also maintained grip at a higher speed—7.5 km/h faster than the Michelin, translating to a 10% improvement.
Overall, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 clearly outperforms the Michelin e.Primacy in wet conditions, delivering significantly better braking and aquaplaning resistance.
e.Primacy :
- -14% in wet braking
- -9% in straight aquaplaning
Dry
In dry braking, the Michelin e.Primacy stopped 1 meter earlier than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, giving Michelin a 3% advantage. While Goodyear dominates in the wet, Michelin strikes back with slightly better performance on dry roads.
e.Primacy :
- +3% in dry braking
Wear
In terms of wear, the Michelin e.Primacy lasted 5,800 km longer than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, which is a 9% advantage for Michelin. Looking at abrasion, the Michelin also performed better with 26.5 mg/km/t less rubber loss, a 43% lower abrasion rate compared to Goodyear.
Both tires were ranked among the top two in the test for durability, but Michelin edges ahead with its combination of longer tread life and lower material loss.
e.Primacy :
- +9% in mileage
- +76% in abrasion
Noise
In noise performance, the Michelin e.Primacy was 0.8 dB quieter than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, which is about a 1% reduction in sound level.
e.Primacy :
- +1% in exterior noise (-0.8 dB)
Fuel Consumption
In fuel consumption, the Michelin e.Primacy used 0.2 liters less per 100 km than the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, giving it a 4% advantage in efficiency.
e.Primacy :
- +4% in fuel consumption
Price
For tire size 205/55 R16, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 costs €85, while the Michelin e.Primacy is priced at €104. That makes the Goodyear 22% cheaper than the Michelin.
Tire size: 205/55 R16
- EfficientGrip Performance 2 : € 85
- e.Primacy : € 104
Difference: -22% more cheaper for EfficientGrip Performance 2
Summary
As a tire expert, I see strengths on both sides. The Michelin e.Primacy excels in fuel efficiency, tread life, and comfort—it’s built with EVs in mind and delivers low abrasion and quiet performance. On the other hand, the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 offers outstanding wet grip and braking, making it the safer choice in rain. The big trade-off? Goodyear is 22% cheaper and better in the wet, but Michelin gives you longer mileage and lower running costs. It really comes down to what you value more: wet safety or long-term efficiency.
Dr Edwin Pang