Tests – · none yet Owners 53 · 160 reviews
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Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 vs Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — 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 0 + 0 road tests and 160 + 693 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus S1 noble2 leads, 61–59 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 693 reviews
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
Eagle F1 GS-D3 +162Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 60 59 Eagle F1 GS-D3: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.8 = 63
Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 64.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.8 = 62
No road tests of dry for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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64
Wet
Ventus S1 noble2 +367Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 62 66 Eagle F1 GS-D3: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.6 = 64
Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 67.9 (est.) + 40% × 65.6 = 67
No road tests of wet for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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52
Snow
Ventus S1 noble2 +153Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 61 (est.) Reviews found online 40 41 Eagle F1 GS-D3: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 39.9 = 52
Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 61 (est.) + 40% × 40.8 = 53
No road tests of snow for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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55
Comfort
Ventus S1 noble2 +964Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 48 62 Eagle F1 GS-D3: 40% × 64.5 (est.) + 60% × 48.1 = 55
Ventus S1 noble2: 40% × 67.3 (est.) + 60% × 62 = 64
No road tests of comfort for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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63
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 57 – Eagle F1 GS-D3: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 56.9 = 63
No road tests of noise for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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52
Treadwear
Ventus S1 noble2 +153Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 58 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 43 44 Eagle F1 GS-D3: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 43.3 = 52
Ventus S1 noble2: 60% × 58.6 (est.) + 40% × 44.3 = 53
No road tests of treadwear for Eagle F1 GS-D3. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Ventus S1 noble2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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57
Handling (owners)
Ventus S1 noble2 +562Why this score
Source Eagle F1 GS-D3 Ventus S1 noble2 Reviews found online 57 62
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 | Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 61 |
| Dry | 63 | 62 |
| Wet | 64 | 67 |
| Snow | 52 | 53 |
| Comfort | 55 | 64 |
| Noise | 63 | – |
| Treadwear | 52 | 53 |
| Handling (owners) | 57 | 62 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
59
/ 100
Eagle F1 GS-D3
61
/ 100
Ventus S1 noble2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Eagle F1 GS-D3
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction with high resistance to aquaplaning
- Precise steering response and sharp cornering performance
- Stiff sidewalls offering good rim protection and high-speed stability
Cons
- Fast and sometimes uneven tread wear leading to scalloping or flat-spotting
- Noticeable increase in road noise and a harsh ride as the tires wear down
- Poor performance and lack of grip in cold weather, slush, or snow
Tire B Ventus S1 noble2
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and smoothness
- Very low road noise and quiet highway cruising
- Strong dry traction and responsive handling
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, frequently failing to meet mileage expectations
- Poor traction and dangerous handling in snow, slush, and ice
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering response or 'squishy' cornering feel
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Community sentiment toward the Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 is largely positive, with owners highlighting its competitive price-to-performance value compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Drivers frequently commend its quiet ride, wet grip, and respectable tread life, though some note reduced handling sharpness compared to dedicated summer tires and increased road noise after higher mileage.
e46fanatics.com
·2014-12-07
“Update 3: 20K Miles Front Tread: 8/32nd's remaining Rear Tread: 5-6/32nd's remaining The fronts have been wearing at an incredibly slow rate! :thumbsup: The rears wore quickly in the first 10K, but this seems to have slowed considerably in the next 10K. 20K Mile Verdict: Competes with or beats the best on the market today at a lower cost.”
s2ki.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by Chaotic1,Feb 9 2009, 06:49 AM Price per tire? Fronts: $63.00 x 2 + shipping (214/45zr-17) = $152.16 Rears: $71.00 x 2 + shipping (245/40/zr-17) = $164.15 Originally, I was only going to replace the rears with OEM tires because my fronts were in such decent shape, but I was able to get all four wheels for cheaper than the two rears so I went that direction instead. As promised, I'd continue to report on these tires and with todays showers and mixture of oil/grime and left over sand from the sleet we recently had, the tires are doing as well as expected. Of course with the sand, it is easy to break the rear-end loose but it breaks when expected, no surprises.”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2014-07-17
“Originally Posted By: SHOZ I have them on my Genesis Coupe 2L for a year now. Went to 50 series over the OE 45 series. No complaints at all. I ended up going back and ordering them +1 size. OEM is 215/45/17. I went with 225/45/17. They seem to be better suited and less stretched for my application. Ended up costing $410 total for them.”
Top themes
#value and price affordability#quiet and comfortable ride#treadwear and longevity#wet weather traction#all-season vs summer performance#comparison to premium brands
Based on 36 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 | B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 2 | 8 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 17″ | 17″ – 20″ |
| UTQG | 280 AA A | 320 - 700 AA - B A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
59
/ 100
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
61
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
Narrow edge: Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — better comfort and wet. Where the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 64 vs 55 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 67 vs 64 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
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Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Which is better in the wet, Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2, 67 vs 64 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is better in snow, Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Neither, by our numbers: 52 vs 53 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2, 64 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Eagle F1 GS-D3 or Ventus S1 noble2?
Neither, by our numbers: 52 vs 53 on the treadwear 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