Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 12 + 21 road tests and 5,821 + 12,714 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 is ahead, 81–73
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Tests 74 · 12 tests Owners 69 · 5,821 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I've got just that on my coupe and love the tyres! massive difference from my fk453s that I have on my csl reps. took 300ish miles to properly bead in but now they're brilliant!”
Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,714 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 20 tests | 75 | 89 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 84 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 | 97% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 98% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 | 80% | 90% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 71.7 = 74
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.3 + 40% × 83.9 = 87
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 20 tests | 80 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 84 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 97% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 85% | 100% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 | 93% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–6 | 98% | 100% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 80 + 40% × 76.5 = 79
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 92.5 + 40% × 84.4 = 89
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 64 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 51 | – |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 50.7 = 59
No road tests of snow for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests | ≈ 70 (est.) | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 72 |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 73.1 = 72
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 81.6 + 60% × 71.7 = 76
No road tests of comfort for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 13 tests | 64 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 99% | 99% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 76.5 = 69
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests | 70 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 60 |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 66 = 68
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.5 = 71
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 81 |
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 14 tests | 75 | 76 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 96% |
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 81 |
| Dry | 74 | 87 |
| Wet | 79 | 89 |
| Snow | 59 | – |
| Comfort | 72 | 76 |
| Noise | 69 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 81 |
| Efficiency | 75 | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. 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 3
Pilot Sport 4
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 8 tests that ran both, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 8 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Pilot Sport 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 99% | −1.7 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −1.3 | 0–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% | 90% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 100% | −2.2 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 100% | −6.5 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 100% | −1.7 | 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 85% | 100% | −15.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 72% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #5/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 96% | +4.5 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 82% #3/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test | 66% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #9/16 | #1/16 | – | 0–8 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“Most recent 3 tyres for me: Current at >40,000km - Bridgestone Potenza RE003 ~20,000km - Michelin Pilot Sport 4 ~35,000km - Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 The Pilot Sport 4 has been my favourite of the three by far - handling felt just as good as the Goodyear Eagle F1 whilst having less road noise and incredible wet grip, but they just didn't last long. But I enjoyed them so much I'll try the Pilot Sport 5's next as they supposedly have improvements to tread wear.”
“I've got just that on my coupe and love the tyres! massive difference from my fk453s that I have on my csl reps. took 300ish miles to properly bead in but now they're brilliant!”
“I've run Conti 5P's on my E63's and they grip well in both wet and dry, last reasonably (circa 13k miles on the rear, a little further on the front, and I change my tyres when they're down to 2.5mm - 3mm of tread), but are a bit noisy. My wife's SLK55 is on 5P's too and the fronts last about 20k, the rears 12k - 13k. Are you running MO-spec tyres or the generic version? This can have a significant effect on life expectancy. FWIW, I'm now running Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3's on my E63. They grip as well as, if not better than, the 5P's and are noticeably quieter. I've got 11.5k miles on the current set and they still have a good 5mm of tread remaining, so I anticipate that they will run to at least 14k miles.”
Based on 32 community posts
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
“Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires are noisy (a followup) I have been asked on this sub if the PS4 tires on my wife’s Bolt are noisy, and I wasn’t sure how to answer. Well, we made two 60-mile round trips this past weekend, mostly on highways with 55 and 70 mph speed limits, and I have to say that the tires are kind of noisy. Certainly not as quiet as EV-oriented tires are. The grip is fantastic, so we really like them. If you are sensitive to noise, though, these Max Performance class tires are probably not for you.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by weston.__ I will be going down the non-rft route, Pilot Sport 4. You're not the only one to say the ride quality with non-rft is a massive improvement and this is the reason why I will change once the time comes. I went from Bridgestone S001 RFT to 'go-flats' and have found the suppleness an obvious difference. Since I put the pressure to the mid point between the low and high load plated pressures I have yet to have any of the heartstopping thumps come through the suspension that the Bridgestone seemed prone to.”
Based on 246 community posts
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 39 | 62 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 16″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 7 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 - 300 AA A | 300 - 320 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 42 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 27 | 27 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 — better dry, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 87 vs 74 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 89 vs 79 on wet.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 81 vs 74 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 72 on comfort.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 won 2 of 2 shared rolling resistance tests.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 89 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 87 vs 74 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 vs 72 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 71 vs 68 on our treadwear score.
Neither, by our numbers: 75 vs 76 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
