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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is ahead, 71–60

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Tests 74 · 12 tests Owners 69 · 5,812 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test (overall ranking)

“Hi there, I need to put new tyres on my f30 330d. I want to switch away from run flats. The tyres will be used all year round. I was veering towards the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 as recommended by this website (although I am open to other suggestions): ... However the snow performance seems to be lacking (not too surprising given they are a summer tyre) ... Therefore I was wondering about Michelin crossclimate instead: ... I live in a rural part of the south east so I get no more than two weeks of snow a year but face driving on un-gritted roads when it does snow. The rub here is that I'm compromising the cars performance for the rest of the year to make sure I'm OK for 2 weeks in winter! Any thoughts on which option would be best for somebody in my position? Thanks”

Tire BGoodyear

EfficientGrip

Summer

Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 1,727 reviews

Best test result: #4 of 5 in 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test (overall ranking)

“Hi Llew! Currently running Pirelli Cinturato P7 Run Flats. I don't do a lot of long-distance driving anymore, so I am fine with not having a sporty feel, but I wouldn't mind trying that out, being new to BMWs. So the Khumos apparently are a better fit for that. I ran the three 3 choices (Khumo, GY, Pirelli) through chat for a comparison, and it spat out that the Goodyear EfficientGrip is a very "compelling" tyre and the better choice. Not sure what to make of that.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 73

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +14
    59
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Professional tests (TWG score)75–
    Reviews found online7154
  2. 78

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +14
    64
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Professional tests (TWG score)79–
    Reviews found online7562
  3. 58

    Snow

    EfficientGrip +9
    67
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Reviews found online5165
  4. 71

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +8
    63
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Reviews found online7357
  5. 67

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +9
    58
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Professional tests (TWG score)62–
    Reviews found online7445
  6. 68

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +8
    60
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Professional tests (TWG score)70–
    Reviews found online6656
  7. 72

    Handling

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +22
    50
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGrip
    Reviews found online7250
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3Goodyear EfficientGrip
Relative Score 71 60
Dry 73 59
Wet 78 64
Snow 58 67
Comfort 71 63
Noise 67 58
Treadwear 68 60
Handling 72 50

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Headline score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

EfficientGrip

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.

DisciplineCategoryEagle F1 Asymmetric 3EfficientGripΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/14 · 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test 25% #4/5 · 2010 Auto Bild Eco Tyre Test +25.0 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and compliance over bumps
  • Low road noise levels, especially compared to OEM or competitor alternatives
  • Strong wet and dry grip for everyday and spirited driving

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls lead to a somewhat mushy or less precise steering feel when pushed hard
  • Faster-than-expected tread wear reported by aggressive drivers
  • Vulnerability to sidewall damage, bubbles, or punctures from potholes
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 review

Tire B EfficientGrip

Pros

  • Exceptionally quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Good fuel economy and rolling resistance
  • Reliable wet and dry grip for everyday driving

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls result in a mushy or 'jelly-like' steering feel during cornering
  • Vulnerability to sidewall damage, bulges, and punctures from road hazards
  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some users
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Mixed

Community members frequently consider the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 as an affordable alternative when replacing factory run-flats, praising its handling, low road noise, and strong grip compared to earlier tires. However, sentiment is tempered by criticism of its poor snow capability as a summer tire, complaints about the RunOnFlat variant from performance car owners, and mixed tread wear reports compared to rivals like Michelin.

z4-forum.com ·2017-05-02

“Hi I am having a set of these fitted tomorrow. They are the same sizes as yours. The total cost will be £366 including fitting and balancing. I am using a Formula One Autocentre. I don't know if there is one in your area but it would be worth having a look. Hope this helps.”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2018-05-28

“Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog DTD has their memorial day sale, and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is $132 each, plus $200 in rebates. If you open up a DTD credit card, there is another $100 $50 rebate available (making the total $300 $250 off) I made a slight mistake, sorry But still, $200 or $250 off the set of four tires is a great deal”

forum.miata.net

“Quote: Originally Posted by Trigger I phoned around a number of local tire shops today for price & availability for the Potenza Sport; Conti Extreme Contact Sport 02, and the Michelin PS4-S, and nobody could see any of them (in the 215/45/17) available across Canada! TireRack delivers to Canada, does it? If I choose one of the Canada post codes as a location then it does show me both 205/45R17 and 215/45R17 available. Quote: Originally Posted by Trigger Another tire that has come across my radar which equals the Michelin PS4-S is the Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport… Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 (F1A3) and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3R (F1A3R) are available in the U.S. in stock 205/45R17 size. No other Goodyear summer performance tires are offered in Miata sizes in the U.S. Supersport is 19 inch and larger, I think. F1A3 is a competitor to PS4S, I've considered it for my previous Mustang V8, but poor wet performance put me off. Dry performance seems to be fine. I have not tried it myself. F1A3R is essentially a track tire with 100 treadwear. I haven't seen people in person who drove these on a Miata. If my goal was an ultimate grip I'd probably start with more known tire, maybe Bridgestone RE71RS.”

Top themes
#replacing run-flat tires#wet and dry grip#road noise and comfort#pricing and deals#staggered fitment sizing#tread wear longevity

Based on 32 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear EfficientGrip

Mixed

Community opinion on the Goodyear EfficientGrip family is mixed, with users frequently praising its high tread life, comfort, and solid wet braking compared to rivals. However, several drivers express concerns regarding soft sidewalls prone to pothole damage, vague handling dynamics during spirited driving, and disappointing cold or wet traction when used out of season. Many discussions also center on comparing it against alternative touring tires like Michelin Primacy and Continental PremiumContact.

r/ex30 ·9 upvotes ·2025-10-29

“Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV - disappointing ditchfinders? Hi all, We're about 4 months into our EX30 ownership (dual motor, UK) and as the weather here changes into the winter and roads become greasy and slippy, I've become increasingly disappointed in the OEM Goodyear boots that the car came supplied with. They are twitchy, lose traction very easily and often break away at the back end without even the smallest amount of provocation. My wife has also commented that they don't inspire confidence in the wet and she's found herself tip-toeing around them at junctions and roundabouts in a way that she's never had to do with other car / tyre combos. Our previous car (Cupra Born) also had Goodyears as OEM tyres, but I don't remember them being as bad as these. In the end, those were recalled by the manufacturer and we had Continentals on for most of our life with the car, which were absolutely fine even with only RWD. The other car is on its second set of Michelin CrossClimates (which are absolutely excellent!) and I'd planned on fitting these to the EX30 when the Goodyears wore out, but I'm now seriously considering replacing them early and flogging them on as part-worns to recoup a bit of the lost cash. I certainly wouldn't have picked Goodyears myself, but does anyone else have any experience (especially on crappy UK autumn road conditions!) that they care to share before I go and burn some money on an early-race pit stop...? Read more”

r/carsireland ·1 upvote ·2026-10-08

“Goodyear EfficientGrip - fitted in 2023 ~€520. Currently have 54k on them. Probably got another 2-3k before they’re down to the wear bars.”

r/TyreReviews ·3 upvotes ·2026-06-16

“Hankook ventus prime 4 VS Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 I cannot decide between these two tires for ages now. Customer reviews seem all over the place. I drive a tuned volkswagen polo mk6 2020. I need something that inspires confidence for spirited driving in corners with good stability, mainly dry handling and braking but also relatively comfortable. So far I've learned that the goodyear is more comfortable, better in the wet, better at braking but extremely lousy in handling because of the soft sidewalls. Can someone that has used the EGP2 confirm those claims or are they exaggerating. Base spec polos are known for a harsh ride and I live in the balkans. The roads are full of potholes and sometimes you can't even drive around them. specs: 195/55R16 87V”

Top themes
#tread life and longevity#soft sidewall damage#wet and winter grip#comfort vs sporty handling#summer touring tire comparisons#tread cracking and chipping

Based on 21 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 B · Goodyear EfficientGrip
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3924
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth7 - 11/32″10/32″
UTQG240 - 300 AA A340 A A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black LetteringBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering
Max pressure42 - 51 psi50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Goodyear EfficientGrip

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear EfficientGrip if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 scores 72 vs 50 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 scores 73 vs 59 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 scores 78 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 scores 67 vs 58 on noise.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip

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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.

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