Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 2 + 27 road tests and 2,840 + 6,614 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 S is ahead, 85–75
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Tests 77 · 2 tests Owners 68 · 2,840 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test (wet handling)
“i had some of those i think. they were ok. not great def got some wheel spin with them but i never felt unsafe. lasted a good prob 25-30k miles. i think mine were higher speed rating tho maybe 103 or something like that. for 100/tire not bad.”
Tests 82 · 27 tests Owners 86 · 6,614 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“A note about the pilot sport 4 S: in cold weather (below 5 degrees) even if it isn't icy, the tyre compound hardens and has dramatically reduced grip. They are excellent summer tyres though, good in the wet too. These days I run Uniroyal rainsport 5 and they're very good.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 25 tests | 75 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 92 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 96% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 98% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 80% | 90% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 75.2 + 40% × 77.9 = 76
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 94.3 + 40% × 92.1 = 93
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 26 tests | 81 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 79 | 91 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 93% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 89% | 78% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 93% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 99% | 98% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 79.3 = 80
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 86.4 + 40% × 90.7 = 88
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 57 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 35 | – |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 57.4 (est.) + 40% × 35.1 = 49
No road tests of snow for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.37).
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests | 79 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 84 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 90% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 40% × 78.8 + 60% × 72.7 = 75
Pilot Sport 4 S: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 84.2 = 79
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 20 tests | 70 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 69 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 99% | 98% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 69.6 + 40% × 69.3 = 69
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 S. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 65 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 74 |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 62.5 = 64
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 74.1 = 72
No road tests of treadwear for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 77 | 90 |
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 23 tests | 70 | 72 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 97% | 95% |
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 85 |
| Dry | 76 | 93 |
| Wet | 80 | 88 |
| Snow | 49 | – |
| Comfort | 75 | 79 |
| Noise | 69 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 90 |
| Efficiency | 70 | 72 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Pilot Sport 4 S
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 3 tests that ran both, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 100% | −3.9 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −0.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% | 90% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% | 93% | +0.1 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 96% | −2.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 98% | +1.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 89% | 78% | +11.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 90% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +0.5 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% | 95% | +1.8 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test · 245/30 R20 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/8 | #2/8 | – | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Motor und Sport UHP Summer Tire Test R20 · 245/30R20 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community generally regards the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 as a high-performing tire that offers great wet weather handling, a comfortable ride, and low noise levels compared to stiffer alternatives like Bridgestone and Continental. Drivers frequently note that these tires transform vehicle handling dynamics, offering a softer yet responsive ride that makes harsh suspensions more manageable. While some users on higher-powered cars experience occasional wheel spin, the overall consensus highlights them as a top-tier choice receiving strong reviews and competitive pricing.
“I've just replaced ContiSport 5's for Goodyear Assy 2 runflats and the Goodyears are so much quieter. Bought the tyres from Costco and paid £600 for 4 x tyres fitted 225 front & 255 rear on 19" rims. One thing I have noticed with the Goodyears is that the ride is much softer, so for the first time in 3 years of ownership when selecting Sport suspension [M sport adaptive suspension] the ride is fun. Previously the ride was too hard with Sport suspension selected. The Goodyears handle speed humps so much better than the Contis did.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by TodmordenLad That's a very good price. I paid £642 for 4 mixed 19 RFTs incl delivery from Camskill and then paid a BMW dealer £120 incl VAT to fit them - didn't want my local indie to mark the rims, which he did once before.. Yes, that price of £122 back in September was very good. There have been some well priced Goodyears F1's on Amazon recently, with keeping a watch fro your size.”
Based on 22 community posts
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as a benchmark max-performance summer tire, praising its outstanding dry and wet grip, stability, and daily driving refinement. Common criticisms focus on its premium price, rapid tread wear on high-powered heavy vehicles or hot track sessions, and significantly reduced grip in cold weather. Many enthusiasts consider it an ideal street tire, though some note softer sidewalls compared to predecessors or recommend dedicated track tires for hard circuit driving.
“Quote: Originally Posted by gcurnew I got the Goodyear F1s on my car when delivered and found them surprisingly nice: good grip, quiet, compliant ride. Put PS4Ss on last year and while I'm happy with them, they are a tad noisier than the F1s with a slightly stiffer ride and no apparent difference in grip or handling. I know the Michelins are the "go to" tire and pretty much everyone raves about them...but I'm in the camp that thinks the F1s are an equivalent tire. Having had both, I would have just bought a set of F1 rears (my fronts were only partially worn) rather than a full set of Michelins. I've used Michelin exclusively for the past two decades. My car came with the F1s and was pleasantly surprised. Dare I say better than 4S? Excellent in the wet and dry and they don't seem to get greasy like the 4Ss can when pushed. Still don't know how they wear but unless performance drops off or noise suddenly goes up like with Pirellis, I might buy them again.”
“If you can burn through a set of rock hard Bridgestones in 8k miles then you must be driving like a nutter. Most will see 20k miles on the fronts. You also talk about "throwing" the car around. If you're flinging the car around, I think you'd find the car a lot more predictable on 4 tyres of the same type rather than those on the front axle being a lot gripper than those on the rear axle. I'd recommend 35psi fronts and 33psi backs, if you were running 4 x PS4s. Back end stability is a little way off the likes of a Golf GTI when you start flinging it around - rear axle grip for both wheels on a bend would be far better with multilink rear suspension (which the Polo doesn't have). I've momentarily lost the back end once when I had all Bridgestones on. My 2018 Polo GTI went tail happy doing some moderate acceleration out of a large roundabout (so large it was almost straight) when I had 4000.miles on - bone dry road on a warm day. In the outside lane, a Golf GTD gunned it at twice my rate of acceleration, with no drama. That was the incident that made me decide to ditch the Bridgestones for PS4s.”
“I got 30k miles out of the pilot sport 4s and pilot sport all season 4. The cost difference was not too bad and the all season 4 grip almost as well and are rated to 11f vs 40f for the pilot sport 4s. And they all wore evenly. Upsizing definitely made it feel more planted 245 275.”
Based on 208 community posts
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 33 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 21″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 - 300 AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 20 | 20 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — better dry, handling and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 93 vs 76 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 90 vs 77 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 88 vs 80 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 72 vs 64 on treadwear.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 won 2 of 2 shared rolling resistance tests.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 88 vs 80 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 93 vs 76 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 79 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 72 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 72 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
