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 + 27 road tests and 3,611 + 6,649 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Pilot Sport 4 S are level at 83.
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Tests 86 · 18 tests Owners 80 · 3,611 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”
Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 86 · 6,649 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“A note about the pilot sport 4 S: in cold weather (below 5 degrees) even if it isn't icy, the tyre compound hardens and has dramatically reduced grip. They are excellent summer tyres though, good in the wet too. These days I run Uniroyal rainsport 5 and they're very good.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 25 tests | 85 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 92 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 96% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 98% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–1 | 83% | 88% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 84.7 = 85
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 91.5 = 93
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 26 tests | 92 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 90 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 91% | 84% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 79% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 96% | 98% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 98% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 98% | 97% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 92.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 89
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 90.4 = 88
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 6 tests | 91 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 74 | 83 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 80% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 40% × 90.7 + 60% × 74 = 81
Pilot Sport 4 S: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 83.4 = 78
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 20 tests | 73 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 99% | 99% |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Pilot Sport 4 S. 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 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 1 tests | 83 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 74 |
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 70.9 = 78
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 74 = 72
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 84 | 90 |
| Source | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 23 tests | 61 | 72 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 94% | 92% |
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 83 |
| Dry | 85 | 93 |
| Wet | 89 | 88 |
| Comfort | 81 | 78 |
| Noise | 70 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 84 | 90 |
| Efficiency | 61 | 72 |
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.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Pilot Sport 4 S
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 4 tests that ran both, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 4 times.
| Discipline | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% | 99% | −3.4 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 99% | −1.2 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 83% | 88% | −5.0 | 0–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 91% | 84% | +7.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test · 235/35 R19 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 97% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 98% | −2.6 | 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% | 98% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 97% | +1.0 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% | 79% | +21.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test · 245/35 R19 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 100% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | 98% #2/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% | 92% | +2.7 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 55% | 51% | +4.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test · 275/35 R19 |
| Tyre Weight | Other | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test · 245/35 R19 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/6 | #1/6 | – | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 Sportauto Summer Tire Test for Sportcars R19 · 255/35R19 |
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 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.
“2024 J1.1 GTS Sport Turismo on 21" Spyder RS wheels here. Went from Pirelli PZero's to NF1 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's recently. They don't seem any louder than the PZero's, dry grip seems about the same, as does comfort. Wet grip and performance in cold conditions (I'm in Scotland, UK) over the PZero's is noticeably better. Very little in the way of the Ackerman effect in cold temperatures, compared to the PZero's which made an awful noise and skipped badly when turning at slow speeds, pulling out of junctions. Will see how they do wear rate wise, PZero's had about 2.5 to 3mm left at 16k miles. Anything approaching that on the ASY5's would be good. Unfortunately on the J1.1 on 21"'s the choice is essentially PZero's or ASY5's. Which is disappointing as I had PS4S's and CSC7's on my previous cars (G81 M3 and M340i Touring) and they were fantastic.”
“I have them fitted in both my cars (Audi A6 and CLK350). Neither had the performance of your AMG but I can confirm they are the best tyres I’ve ever had in terms of grip and feel.”
Based on 13 community posts
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as a benchmark max-performance summer tire, praising its outstanding dry and wet grip, stability, and daily driving refinement. Common criticisms focus on its premium price, rapid tread wear on high-powered heavy vehicles or hot track sessions, and significantly reduced grip in cold weather. Many enthusiasts consider it an ideal street tire, though some note softer sidewalls compared to predecessors or recommend dedicated track tires for hard circuit driving.
“I just went 12k on PSS for mixed use weekend and HDPE. 275/35 19x10 front and 305/30 19x11rear stagger. I replaced the PS4s from stock purchased PP1. I immediately noticed the PSS seemed a little louder and the concrete joints were felt and heard. Now after putting on 285/35 and 325/30 MP4S I'm enjoying a better ride. I have a track event this weekend so I'll get to test the 4S in track duty.”
“My 2023 20th AE Golf R came with Hankook tires , and I've been very pleased with them. I'm a fairly aggressive driver and frequent the twisty roads in the Santa Monica Mountains. I also have a mildly modded Mk VI Golf R shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires on factory 18" rims, and the Hankooks seem to perform almost as well in the dry, but outshine the PS4s in the wet. I will most likely need new tires next year, but I am undecided between the Hankooks and the Michelin PS4AS tires . As for Continental tires ... I use Continental tubular tires on my road bicycle, but have experienced many problems, including massive chunking with them on my 1974 BMW 2002Tii and my 1979 Scirocco Gti , so I am not going to use them on my cars again.”
“I had a similar experience with Discount Tire and brand new Michelin PS4S's. I clipped a large lane marker (not a dot, a turtle) with both driver's side tires and pinch-flatted them both. I had driven them less than 10 miles so Discount Tire replaced them for only $50 without me even asking for a discount. I had purchased them for about $450 each and didn't buy a road hazard warranty, so I was very pleased with Discount Tire.”
Based on 208 community posts
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 64 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 7 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 300 - 500 A - AA A | 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 38 | 38 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Too close to call: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S are within 2 points overall. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is stronger on efficiency, dry and handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 72 vs 61 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 93 vs 85 on dry.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 78 vs 72 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 90 vs 84 on handling.
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Neither, by our numbers: 89 vs 88 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 93 vs 85 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 70 vs 69 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 81 vs 78 on our comfort score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 78 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 72 vs 61 on our efficiency score.
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
