Comparison: Michelin Primacy 4 vs. Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (79%) than Goodyear (78%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 4 has a better rating of 82% compared to 38% of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 4 was done in 2019, compared to 2016 when was the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2019 205/55 R16 test, where both the Primacy 4 and the Efficient Grip Performance were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 63% of Michelin Primacy 4 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (50%) of the Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Primacy 4 is made in Spain/Germany/Poland and Efficient Grip Performance is made in Slovenia.
| # | Michelin Primacy 4
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| Dimensions | R15 - R20 | R14 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Offroad
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 137 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 12 | |
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance Rating: Recommended | 143 | 56 | 45 | 19 | 8 | 15 | |
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 8,8 | 9,1 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 8,6 | 7,9 | 9,3 | 9,7 | |||
| Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance Rating: Recommended | 8,3 | 8,8 | 7,7 | 8,7 | |||
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