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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 — 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 18 + 32 road tests and 3,601 + 3,511 owner reviews. How we score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is ahead, 84–74

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
± 4

Tests 86 · 18 tests Owners 81 · 3,601 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wear)

“F1 Asy 5s on my S204. I can confirm they are pretty decent and have coped well with the tarmac-ripping 154hp and 184 lbs-ft torque of the M274 fitted to my wagon”

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Tire BDunlop

Sport Maxx RT2

Summer

± 4

Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,511 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 9 tests that measured dry braking for both, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 won 8 and Sport Maxx RT2 won 1 (average 97% vs 96% of the best).
  • In 9 tests that measured wet braking for both, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 won 9 and Sport Maxx RT2 won 0 (average 97% vs 90% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 won 2 and Sport Maxx RT2 won 5 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured dry handling for both, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 won 3 and Sport Maxx RT2 won 3 (average 99% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured wet handling for both, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 won 3 and Sport Maxx RT2 won 3 (average 98% vs 96% of the best).
  1. 86

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +10
    76
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 30 tests8579
    Reviews found online8771
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 8–197%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–399%98%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–188%72%

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 87 = 86

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 71.1 = 76

  2. 90

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +10
    80
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 31 tests9384
    Reviews found online8673
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–196%99%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 2–597%98%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–182%75%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 9–097%90%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–398%96%

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 92.8 + 40% × 85.8 = 90

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 84 + 40% × 73.4 = 80

  3. 82

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +12
    70
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 6 tests9470
    Reviews found online7571
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–083%66%

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 40% × 93.6 + 60% × 75.1 = 82

    Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 69.6 + 60% × 70.7 = 70

  4. 70

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +3
    67
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests7363
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)74
    Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–498%99%

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.5 = 67

    No owner ratings of noise for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. 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.

  5. 79

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +10
    69
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests8370
    Reviews found online7268
    Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–094%72%

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 72.1 = 79

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 68 = 69

  6. 85

    Handling (owners)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +14
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Reviews found online8571
  7. 61

    Efficiency

    Sport Maxx RT2 +3
    64
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 17 tests6164
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–689%91%
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Relative Score 84 74
Dry 86 76
Wet 90 80
Comfort 82 70
Noise 70 67
Treadwear 79 69
Handling (owners) 85 71
Efficiency 61 64

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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Sport Maxx RT2

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.

In the overall rankings of 10 tests that ran both, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 finished ahead 8 times and Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 2 times.

DisciplineCategoryEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Sport Maxx RT2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% 96% +1.7 8–1 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling Dry 99% 98% +0.5 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 88% 72% +16.2 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 96% 99% −3.9 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% 98% −0.9 2–5 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Braking Wet 97% 90% +6.5 9–0 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Handling Wet 98% 96% +1.9 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 82% 75% +6.6 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 83% 66% +16.9 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Noise Noise 98% 99% −0.6 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wear Treadwear 94% 72% +22.0 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% 91% −2.4 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 63% 67% −4.2 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #1/20 #7/20 – 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Value Cost 82% 71% +11.4 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18
Overall Ranking Overall #1/10 #8/10 – 8–2 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip
  • Precise steering response and high-speed stability
  • Strong value for money compared to tier-one rivals

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear for some aggressive drivers
  • Notable road noise on coarse or concrete road surfaces
  • Stiffer sidewalls can lead to a harsher ride quality on certain vehicles
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 review

Tire B Sport Maxx RT2

Pros

  • Excellent grip and stability in both wet and dry conditions
  • Significantly lower road noise and high ride comfort compared to competitors
  • Competitive pricing offering great value for a premium-tier brand

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can cause a spongy feel and lack of precision during fast cornering
  • Some reports of premature cracking in the tread valleys or sidewalls
  • Performance and noise levels can degrade noticeably as the tread wears down
All owner themes in the Sport Maxx RT2 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Positive

Community members generally view the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 very positively, frequently praising its wet grip, cold weather performance, and steering feel when compared to rivals like Michelin Pilot Sport 4 and Pirelli P Zero. While some users find them exceptionally quiet, others note moderate road noise or low-speed scrubbing on full lock.

Top themes
#wet grip performance#comparison to Michelin PS4#road noise levels#cold temperature handling#full lock scrubbing

Based on 13 community posts

Tire B

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

Positive

Community opinion portrays the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 as a solid, quiet, and good-value performance tire that performs well in all weather conditions. While some drivers note it is an older design compared to newer flagship releases and point out its 'B' wet rating in certain sizes, it is generally considered capable and competitively priced. There is also frequent discussion clarifying the availability of both run-flat and non-run-flat variants across different dimensions.

Top themes
#Run-flat availability confusion#Low road noise#Value for money#All-weather grip#Older tire generation#Wet performance rating

Based on 19 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6456
Rim diameters17″ – 22″17″ – 21″
Tread depth7 - 9/32″10/32″
UTQG300 - 500 A - AA A300 A A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Serrated Black LetteringBlackwall
Max pressure50 - 51 psi50 psi
Sizes in common3636

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 if efficiency matters most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 85 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 82 vs 70 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 86 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 90 vs 80 on wet.

Pick tire B Your priority is rolling resistance

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 won 6 of 6 shared rolling resistance tests.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Which is better in the wet, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 90 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 86 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 70 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 82 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 79 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Sport Maxx RT2?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2, 64 vs 61 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