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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — 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 + 23 road tests and 3,611 + 6,510 owner reviews. How we score

Pilot Sport 5 leads, 86–83 Narrow edge

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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
± 4

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”

Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Tire BMichelin

Pilot Sport 5

Summer

± 4

Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,510 reviews

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

“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”

Category by category

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

  1. 85

    Dry

    Pilot Sport 5 +7
    92
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 23 tests8593
    Reviews found online8590

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 84.7 = 85

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.2 = 92

  2. 89

    Wet

    Pilot Sport 5 +5
    94
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 23 tests9294
    Reviews found online8593

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 92.1 + 40% × 85.1 = 89

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 93.3 = 94

  3. 81

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +3
    78
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 8 / 9 tests9171
    Reviews found online7483

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 40% × 90.7 + 60% × 74 = 81

    Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78

  4. 70

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +23
    47
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 15 tests7333
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 47

    No owner ratings of noise for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Pilot Sport 5. 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.

  5. 78

    Treadwear

    Pilot Sport 5 +8
    86
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 6 tests8392
    Reviews found online7178

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 70.9 = 78

    Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86

  6. 84

    Handling (owners)

    Pilot Sport 5 +5
    89
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Reviews found online8489
  7. 61

    Efficiency

    Pilot Sport 5 +2
    63
    Why this score
    SourceEagle F1 Asymmetric 5Pilot Sport 5
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 17 tests6163
Scores at a glance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Relative Score 83 86
Dry 85 92
Wet 89 94
Comfort 81 78
Noise 70 47
Treadwear 78 86
Handling (owners) 84 89
Efficiency 61 63

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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Pilot Sport 5

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 5Pilot Sport 5ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 98% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 95% #10/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 99% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 90% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 91% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 87% #6/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 98% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 94% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 91% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 99% #4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test 97% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #7/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 80% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 100% #1/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 89% #4/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 97% #6/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 99% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise (tester's mark) Noise 100% #3/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 100% #1/16 · 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 92% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 77% #7/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 56% #13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #1/20 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Value Cost 97% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #3/6 2021 Sportauto Summer Tire Test for Sportcars R19 #9/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests

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 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 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

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Positive

Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.

r/i20n ·17 upvotes ·2025-07-21

“Tyres: Ps5’s initial impression Tyres seem to be a common question across a few forums so I thought ide share. So after 12 months (27,000kms) with my i20n, I was (over) due to replace my tyres. While I loved the p-zeros, I wasn’t keen on the short life, so went with the pilot sport 5. My impressions as follows: Initial impression: a lot less road noise than the p-zero City drive: no noticeable difference (apart from the reduced noise) Highway drive: handling is not noticeably changed, but the reduced noise is really appreciated here! Twisty’s: the difference here is notable, ps5’s don’t provide quite the same aggressive limitless grip feel as the p-zeros. Still holds the line perfectly but noted a bit of slip on the inside front wheel under heavy throttle. I do approx 100km on back roads commuting to and from work every day, so I’ll update this thread if I find anything worth reporting Read more”

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.”

r/Miata ·2 upvotes ·2026-05-13

“Anyone else greatly disappointed with their Michelin Pilot sport 5? My 10th anniversary recently got a set of 16 inch ND wheels (due to better tires being available on 16s) and a set of brand new PS5s. It’s on the original bilstein suspension with H&R sway bars and poly bushings all around. After having driven the PS5s for around 4k km i have to say i really don’t like them most of the time. Pros: They’re numb, which is amazing for highway driving. You really can’t feel anything from the tires and they’re super quiet. Cons: They’re numb. I literally can’t feel what they’re doing, they just don’t give any useable feedback from the road and the main thing i do is spirited driving. They also overheat extremely fast? I take five to six quicker turns and on the next turn in the entire car is just sliding around doing whatever the fuck it wants all while there still being no feedback whatsoever.. I’m frustrated af because i thought i’d treat myself to a good nice quality set of tires for once and thats the result.. I have driven on Kumho PS71s for i think a thousand km’s last year and they were waaay grippier and gave very good feedback. The car just isn’t as fun to drive now and it sucks hard. Rant over, thanks for listening. Tldr: Tyre bad :(”

Top themes
#wet grip performance#tread life longevity#daily driving comfort#track heat delamination#premium pricing comparisons#road noise levels#steering feel feedback

Based on 173 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6466
Rim diameters17″ – 22″16″ – 22″
Tread depth7 - 9/32″—
UTQG300 - 500 A - AA A320 - 340 A - B A
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common3939

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Narrow edge: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better treadwear, dry and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 if noise and comfort matter most to you.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 70 vs 47 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 86 vs 78 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 85 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 89 on wet.

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

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Pilot Sport 5?

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

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 89 on our wet score.

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

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 85 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Pilot Sport 5?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 70 vs 47 on our noise score.

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

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 81 vs 78 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Pilot Sport 5?

Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 78 on our treadwear score.

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

Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 63 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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