Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate review
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The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
67/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 500 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement handling and sporty steering response
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Reliable wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance for many users
- Competitive pricing compared to premium segment rivals
Cons
- Reports of significant road noise, described by some as intrusive
- Inconsistent tread life and potential for uneven wear
- Polarizing performance in snow and ice conditions
- Occasional quality control issues, such as tires going out of round or broken belts
Worth knowing
- Tesla Model 3 Performance owners have utilized these as a lighter-weight, year-round alternative to stock 20-inch summer setups.
- Users driving heavier sedans like the Nissan Maxima have reported higher cabin noise levels compared to other vehicle segments.
Reviews from our readers
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires · 225/40R18
1st of 19
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Tested Tread Life (Miles) | 13th of 19 |
Source: Consumer Reports
2020 Tyre Reviews UHP All Season Tire Test
2nd of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Subjective Comfort | 2nd of 7 | |
| Inside Noise level | 2nd of 7 | |
| tire Weight | 2nd of 7 | |
| Price | 4th of 7 |
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