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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads, 82–79 Narrow edge

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Pilot Sport 4

Summer

Tests 84 · 21 tests Owners 74 · 12,686 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)

“Have you checked to see if your wheels would accommodate a 215 tyre? Might be worth investigating. Other than that, Goodyear Eagle f1 asymmetric I would say have just as good dry performance as a PS4. They're minutely less grippy in the wet, but not noticeably so. They're also a lot quieter and a lot cheaper. I've run both PS4 and the Eagles on track, and now the Eagles are my go-to.”

Tests 85 · 18 tests Owners 78 · 3,595 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test (curved aquaplaning)

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 4 +1
    84
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)8784
    Reviews found online8183
    Dry Braking (% of best)100%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best)100%100%
  2. 86

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +1
    87
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)9090
    Reviews found online8182
    Wet Braking (% of best)97%93%
    Wet Circle (% of best)97%96%
    Wet Handling (% of best)98%100%
  3. 78

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +7
    85
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)8393
    Reviews found online7173
  4. 74

    Noise

    Pilot Sport 4 +3
    71
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)7675
    Reviews found online7267
  5. 70

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +6
    76
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Professional tests (TWG score)7680
    Reviews found online6170
  6. 78

    Handling

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 +3
    81
    Why this score
    SourcePilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
    Reviews found online7881
Scores at a glance
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryMichelin Pilot Sport 4Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Relative Score 79 82
Dry 85 84
Wet 86 87
Comfort 78 85
Noise 74 71
Treadwear 70 76
Handling 78 81

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Pilot Sport 4

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryPilot Sport 4Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 89% #6/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test −11.4 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 100% #2/9 · 2017 EVO Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/10 · 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test +1.4 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 100% #1/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test +0.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 99% #2/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test 84% #7/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test +15.2 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #4/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 99% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test −0.7 Different tests
Price Other 66% #7/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test 82% #8/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test −16.1 Different tests
Value Other 69% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 67% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test +1.4 Same test
Wear Other 74% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 87% #3/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test −13.0 Same test
Overall Ranking Overall 25% #4/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test 50% #2/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test −25.0 Same test
Straight Aqua Straight 96% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 100% #1/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test −4.0 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #1/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 100% #1/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test 83% #4/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test +17.5 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 100% #1/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #16/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0% #12/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 97% #5/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout 93% #9/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test +3.8 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 97% #4/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test 96% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test +1.0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #5/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test −2.2 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Pilot Sport 4

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction with outstanding resistance to aquaplaning
  • Noticeable improvement in ride comfort and a reduction in cabin noise compared to standard run-flat tires
  • Progressive and predictable breakaway limits during spirited driving

Cons

  • Faster-than-average treadwear, particularly under aggressive driving or on rear-wheel-drive performance cars
  • Softer sidewalls can lead to a slight lack of initial steering precision and a vague feel at the limit for hardcore enthusiasts
  • Performance drops off significantly in cold, freezing, or snowy winter conditions
All owner themes in the Pilot Sport 4 review

Tire B 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

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Positive

Community opinion on the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (and PS4S/AS variants) is overwhelmingly positive, with users frequently praising the massive upgrades in grip, wet weather performance, and steering feel compared to stock run-flats or budget tires. While some note trade-offs in tread life, cost, and colder temperature performance, they are widely regarded as a top-tier choice for daily driving and spirited handling.

r/MachE ·2 upvotes ·2025-08-31

“Just to kind of back up for claims, the same tires are offered on the Model 3 and I basically cycled through those tires and experienced the same results. PS4s were by far the best handling, sportiest tires but I saw as much a 30% drop in range. The EVOs had the best range but the worst handling. The CCs were just average all the way around.”

r/ft86 ·3 upvotes ·2022-01-09

“I just installed A/S PS4 from Michelin on my BRZ recently & man they are so nice. How quiet it is, is wow, night and day. They handle quite nice except when it's still cold (sub 40F) on highway, traction control triggers but it may bc I'm lowered and yet to do my alignment. I don't know compared to stock, I was on Falken prior. I am using different tire set-up then stock however. I have 245/35 at the front and 265/35 in rear. My only regret is not going up to 40 on the sidewall for more meat. This is on 18" wheels.”

r/TyreReviews ·3 upvotes ·2024-08-26

“Punctured tire after fresh 4-Michelin PS4 tire change what to do? In December, I bought a fresh set of 4 tires Michelin PS4, manufactured in 2020, and the next day, one of them was punctured by a nail. I drove for a month with the nail inside before noticing and when I did, I took it to a tire shop who said it needs replacing. It was not easy for me financially to change one of them again. So I asked him to “repair” it and he did so, but recommended changing it ASAP. I have been driving on that punctured tire for 8 months now, refilling it every 2 weeks. And I am starting to worry a blowout will happen as refills are needed more frequently lately. The PS4 is not available anymore where I live, all shops have the PS5, for almost the same price. I am now ready to change it. Should I change one PS4 to PS5? Or two, or all four? Read more”

Top themes
#Exceptional Grip and Handling#Wet Weather Performance#Ride Quality and Noise#Tread Life and Wear#Run-Flat Replacement#Summer vs All-Season Comparison

Based on 131 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available6264
Rim diameters16″ – 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

Which one should you actually buy?

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 85 vs 78 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 76 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scores 74 vs 71 on noise.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 81 vs 78 on handling.

Tire A · Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

82

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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