Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 21 + 18 road tests and 12,698 + 3,601 owner reviews. How we score
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads, 84–81 Narrow edge
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Tests 85 · 21 tests Owners 76 · 12,698 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 45 in 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout (dry braking)
“Those are Pilot sport 4 (all season). If it had s after the 4 it would be the summer high performance version. I put the pilot sport 4 on wife's GTI autobahn 2016. Great handling tire, stiff side walls, not the smoothest ride but best overall.”
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”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 17 tests | 89 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 7–1 | 99% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 99% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 94% | 87% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 89.1 + 40% × 84.5 = 87
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 85.3 + 40% × 87 = 86
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 20 / 17 tests | 93 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 86 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 99% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 85% | 84% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 3–5 | 96% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–2 | 99% | 99% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 93.1 + 40% × 84.6 = 90
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 92.8 + 40% × 85.8 = 90
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 8 tests | 83 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | 75 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 93% | 87% |
Pilot Sport 4: 40% × 83.4 + 60% × 72.4 = 77
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 40% × 93.6 + 60% × 75.1 = 82
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 13 tests | 73 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 99% | 98% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 71
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 73 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 70
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 4 or 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.
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests | 78 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 72 |
| Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 88% | 96% |
Pilot Sport 4: 60% × 78.1 + 40% × 59.4 = 71
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: 60% × 82.8 + 40% × 72.1 = 79
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 81 | 85 |
| Source | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 14 / 14 tests | 76 | 61 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 2–4 | 89% | 89% |
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 84 |
| Dry | 87 | 86 |
| Wet | 90 | 90 |
| Comfort | 77 | 82 |
| Noise | 71 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 71 | 79 |
| Handling (owners) | 81 | 85 |
| Efficiency | 76 | 61 |
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.
Pilot Sport 4
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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 11 tests that ran both, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 finished ahead 6 times and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 5 times.
| Discipline | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% | 98% | +1.8 | 7–1 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | +0.3 | 4–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 94% | 87% | +6.6 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 91% #5/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% | 97% | +1.8 | 3–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% | 97% | −1.1 | 3–5 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | 99% #4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | −0.1 | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 85% | 84% | +0.9 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% | 87% | +6.1 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +0.4 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 88% | 96% | −7.5 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% | 89% | −0.1 | 2–4 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 | 60% | 73% | −12.9 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #16/20 | #1/20 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 64% | 82% | −18.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/10 | #1/10 | – | 6–5 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 line as a premium upgrade offering exceptional dry and wet grip, precise handling, and superior ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires. While celebrated for performance, users frequently discuss its high price tag, faster treadwear, and noticeable drop in EV efficiency. Some drivers also note increased road noise and reduced traction when temperatures drop near freezing.
“Wow! You burn rubber. I totally appreciate what you’ve said and on my old e60 I ran both contis D06 and Michelins ps4 for 3 sets each. Both different feel and wear. Contis lasted longer but didn’t feel as nice as PS4. Now I’m in another BMW and cannot rotate the same way with a staggered wheel size. I’m in NC, when I drove PS4, in cold weather, they wore out quickly. They are a summer tire for sure, but I will use a slightly higher pressure to lengthen service life. That camber is rough on the inner tire shoulder / tread and the all season contains held up better there.”
“Reminder: Tires are the key to this car Just replaced my Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS tires with a new set ahead of the rainy season. Lasted 36K miles. It was the best mod to the car and a fresh set reminded just how good a brand new set is. The car is glued to the road, riding wonderfully smooth and quiet. Spend the money, get the best tires for you. The tune can wait. And it will need it.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by weston.__ I will be going down the non-rft route, Pilot Sport 4. You're not the only one to say the ride quality with non-rft is a massive improvement and this is the reason why I will change once the time comes. I went from Bridgestone S001 RFT to 'go-flats' and have found the suppleness an obvious difference. Since I put the pressure to the mid point between the low and high load plated pressures I have yet to have any of the heartstopping thumps come through the suspension that the Bridgestone seemed prone to.”
Based on 246 community posts
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
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 62 | 64 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 20″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 300 - 500 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Narrow edge: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better treadwear and comfort. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if efficiency matters most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 76 vs 61 on efficiency.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 79 vs 71 on treadwear.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 82 vs 77 on comfort.
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Neither, by our numbers: 90 vs 90 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 87 vs 86 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 71 vs 70 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 82 vs 77 on our comfort score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, 79 vs 71 on our treadwear score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4, 76 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
