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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Michelin Primacy 4 — Compared

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 + 23 road tests and 5,821 + 13,422 owner reviews. How we score

Primacy 4 is ahead, 80–73

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
± 5

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)

“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.”

Michelin Primacy 4
Tire BMichelin

Primacy 4

Summer

± 4

Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,422 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)

“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”

Category by category

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

  1. 74

    Dry

    Primacy 4 +8
    82
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 21 tests7586
    Reviews found online7275

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 71.7 = 74

    Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82

  2. 79

    Wet

    Primacy 4 +4
    83
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 22 tests8085
    Reviews found online7780

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 80 + 40% × 76.5 = 79

    Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83

  3. 59

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)–
    Reviews found online51–

    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).

  4. 72

    Comfort

    Primacy 4 +4
    76
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 70 (est.)75
    Reviews found online7376

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 40% × 69.5 (est.) + 60% × 73.1 = 72

    Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 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).

  5. 69

    Noise

    Primacy 4 +2
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 15 tests6474
    Reviews found online77≈ 66 (est.)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 76.5 = 69

    Primacy 4: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71

    No owner ratings of noise for Primacy 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.

  6. 68

    Treadwear

    Primacy 4 +13
    81
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests7085
    Reviews found online6675

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 66 = 68

    Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81

  7. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Primacy 4 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Reviews found online7475
  8. 75

    Efficiency

    Primacy 4 +18
    93
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 15 tests7593
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 vs Michelin Primacy 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3Michelin Primacy 4
Relative Score 73 80
Dry 74 82
Wet 79 83
Snow 59 –
Comfort 72 76
Noise 69 71
Treadwear 68 81
Handling (owners) 74 75
Efficiency 75 93

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Headline score
± 5

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

± 4

Primacy 4

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

The professional test results behind the scores

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.

DisciplineCategoryEagle F1 Asymmetric 3Primacy 4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% #10/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #4/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 70% #6/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 63% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 99% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #10/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #12/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 90% #5/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 93% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #6/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 72% #6/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 100% #1/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 83% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 82% #3/6 · 2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test 63% #10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #9/16 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test #4/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 – 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 Primacy 4

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
  • Low road noise and a very quiet, comfortable ride
  • Reliable and consistent wet and dry grip

Cons

  • Vague, numb, or floaty steering feel with soft sidewalls under hard cornering
  • High price point compared to competitors
  • Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride as the tread wears down
All owner themes in the Primacy 4 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.

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 Primacy 4

Positive

The Michelin Primacy 4 is generally praised for its comfortable ride, low road noise, and strong braking and safety in both dry and wet conditions. While many users report excellent tread longevity across tens of thousands of kilometers, some note faster wear on heavier electric vehicles or rough surfaces. It is viewed as a premium touring tire that is unsuitable for winter conditions, prompting some drivers to weigh its high price against newer models like the Primacy 5 or cheaper alternatives.

r/ItalyMotori ·1 upvote ·2026-03-26

“Gomme alternative a Primacy 4 Buongiorno, ho una Peugeot 208 del 2020 con delle Michelin Primacy 4 205/45 R 17 88 V, le ho da 4 anni, circa 20000km all’anno tranne quest’anno che non le ho sostituite con le invernali e che quindi dovrei portarle ad usura completa con il prossimo “giro” delle gomme per altri 20000km. In totale arriverò a quasi 100000km, quindi super ammortizzate e le consiglierei sempre anche per la tenuta. Visto che entro fine estate pensavo di sostituirle tutte e quattro, vorrei capire se ci fossero delle alternative un più economiche ma altrettanto valide (un cambio gomme al momento mi costa circa €650-700). Read more”

vwvortex.com ·2026-09-12

“I might try to have a look at one today. There are two Uniroyal shops near me. Whether they have one in stock to look at though...? The trouble is they look really nice online but I'd like to see them in the flesh first. The old tyres (above photo) that were on these wheels were that nice square edged profile that I like, much the same as the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are going on my sons Golf EV so I'm also trying to consider if they are A rated for fuel, the best wet grip I can find and the lowest decibel level. The best choice I can find is the Michelin Primacy 4 which are A, A and 68. But on Black Circles it says they were designed for BMW. I'm sure they fit any wheel but do those properties still hold? I've always bought Pilots but B, B and 72, and its this 72 that really bugs me, is whats making me invest so much time into getting the right tyre for Toms EV. I'm getting a Tesla this Tuesday which does in fact come with the Pilots so they must be good on EV's anyway. Who knew buying tyres was so complicated.”

r/carIndia ·7 upvotes ·2026-03-26

“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”

Top themes
#ride comfort and low noise#tread life and durability#wet and dry grip#EV tire compatibility#Primacy 4 vs Primacy 5#poor winter and snow performance#premium pricing and alternatives

Based on 43 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 B · Michelin Primacy 4
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available3957
Rim diameters17″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth7 - 11/32″—
UTQG240 - 300 AA A340 A A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering—
Max pressure42 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common1111

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Michelin Primacy 4

Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better efficiency, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 75 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 68 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 83 vs 79 on wet.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Which is better in the wet, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 79 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 74 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 72 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 68 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 75 on our efficiency score.

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.

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