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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — Compared

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

Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 82–72

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

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test (rolling resistance)

“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.”

Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

Summer

Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 82 · 6,414 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)

“The Tire Rack no longer has the selection with the major name brands it once did. I can order the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 225/45R18 from Costco but the Tire Rack doesn't offer it in that size. I can order the Continental Sport Contact 7 at Discount Tire in 225/45R18 but not at the Tire Rack. When my wife and I had a Corolla Hybrid, it took a 195/65R15. Michelin quit offering the CC2 in that size so the next best all-weather tire at the time that fit was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 750. The Tire Rack never offered that tire but Discount Tire had it in stock locally. None of the tires I mentioned are exclusive tires for certain retailers. I enjoy the Tire Rack website and the testing they do, but they are no longer the go to merchant when buying tires like they once was.”

Category by category

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

  1. 73

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 5 +15
    88
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)7591
    Reviews found online7184
    Dry Braking (% of best)96%93%
    Dry Handling (% of best)98%100%
  2. 78

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 5 +12
    90
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)7992
    Reviews found online7587
    Wet Braking (% of best)97%95%
    Wet Handling (% of best)98%98%
  3. 58

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Reviews found online51–
  4. 71

    Comfort

    Pilot Sport 5 +4
    75
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)–71
    Reviews found online7380
  5. 67

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 +22
    45
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)6230
    Reviews found online74–
  6. 68

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 5 +14
    82
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)7087
    Reviews found online6675
  7. 72

    Handling

    Pilot Sport 5 +11
    83
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Pilot Sport 5
    Reviews found online7283
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Relative Score 72 82
Dry 73 88
Wet 78 90
Snow 58 –
Comfort 71 75
Noise 67 45
Treadwear 68 82
Handling 72 83

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Headline score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Pilot Sport 5

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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 3Pilot Sport 5ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 96% #4/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 93% #8/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 +2.4 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 98% #6/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test 100% #4/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test −1.3 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/9 · 2017 Auto Bild UHP Tyre Test 90% #5/6 · 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test +10.4 Different tests
Noise Other 98% #9/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 93% #10/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test +4.9 Different tests
Price Other 82% #3/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 90% #2/3 · Michelin Pilot Sport VS EV Specific Performance Tyres −7.9 Different tests
Wear Other 72% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 88% #2/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test −16.2 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 50% #2/14 · 2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test 78% #3/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 −27.8 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 98% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 93% #9/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test +5.1 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 81% #3/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test −18.5 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 90% #5/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 70% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test +20.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 97% #4/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 95% #7/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test +1.3 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #12/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/10 · 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test −0.4 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 Pilot Sport 5

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
  • Superior tread life and longevity compared to competitors and previous generations
  • Noticeable improvements in ride comfort and a quieter cabin over rough road surfaces

Cons

  • Softer sidewalls can lead to initial steering vagueness or understeer during hard cornering
  • Higher price point compared to some tier-one competitors
  • Performance and grip degrade significantly under intense track heat or heavy circuit use
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 5 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.”

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.”

f30.bimmerpost.com

“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”

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

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is overwhelmingly positive for daily street driving, praising its exceptional wet grip, tread longevity, and quiet comfort compared to run-flats and older performance tires. However, several enthusiasts note downsides for aggressive or track use, specifically citing softer sidewalls, muted steering feedback, and poor heat resistance leading to delamination under track conditions. Most drivers consider it an outstanding premium all-rounder for sporty street cars rather than a dedicated track or extreme-performance tire.

r/TeslaUK ·3 upvotes ·2026-03-27

“Pilot sport 5? Hi, after replacement tyres for M3. Just touched 30k miles and all 4 need doing. Michelin 235/45 ZR18 (98Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT 5 I was looking at these 154 pounds from Costco. Only they’re not T rated. Was comparing them with the original 235/45 ZR 18 PILOT SPORT 4 XL TO TESLA these are 204 pounds at Costco. Thoughts on whether the PS5 will be ok please? Visited a couple of independent tyre shops yesterday, 1 quoted budget 100 each through to PS4s at 230 each. The second wouldn’t quote on non Tesla approved, so just quoted the PS4 T0s at 203 each. Cheers”

r/CarsAustralia ·8 upvotes ·2025-09-10

“In my experience they are quite long wearing tires and well worth the cost. I used to get around 40k out of most tyres. My first set of ps4’s lasted 55k and now the ps5’s are trending to beat it. I'm a pretty spirited driver around the roundabouts of Canberra too, though I only have a hatch so experiences may vary. As to performance I've driven them on my i30 n-line and other people’s i30N, BRZ, tesla 3, and stinger and the tyres have more grip than I have guts to push them on public roads. In both wet and dry they are very confidence inspiring and a hell of a lot of fun.”

r/ft86 ·2 upvotes ·2026-07-21

“PS5 is a very good allround, comfortable but grippy tire. PS4S has a stiffer sidewall and is way sportier but harsher. There is to date no successor for the PS4S. I switched from PS4S to PS5 on my mustang and its a way better fit for a daily tire. I would remommend to get PS5 for the rear aswell.”

Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread wear longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#soft sidewall steering feedback#road noise levels#comparison with ps4s

Based on 174 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3966
Rim diameters17″ – 22″16″ – 22″
Tread depth7 - 11/32″—
UTQG240 - 300 AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering—
Max pressure42 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, treadwear and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 scores 67 vs 45 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 88 vs 73 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 82 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 90 vs 78 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5

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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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