Summer tire handling Updated September 2026

Goodyear Eagle NCT5 review

Name: Goodyear Eagle NCT5
Brand: Goodyear

± 8

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 31% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 53 · 91 reviews analysed

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Goodyear Eagle NCT5 has a Relative Score of 58 out of 100 among summer tires. 91 owner reviews rate it 53 out of 100. 57% would buy it again.

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

53/100

From 91 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 57%

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Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Comfort

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Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 91 owner reviews found online.

The Goodyear Eagle NCT5 is a polarizing tire that is widely recognized for its exceptional tread longevity and durability, often serving as a long-lasting OEM choice. However, user consensus is heavily divided regarding its performance, with many drivers reporting unpredictable wet-weather grip, high road noise, and a harsh ride quality that detracts from the overall driving experience.

Pros

Exceptional tread life and high mileage durability
Strong resistance to punctures and road hazards
Reliable performance in dry conditions for touring purposes
Good value for money regarding cost-per-mile

Cons

Unpredictable and often poor wet-weather traction
High levels of road noise
Harsh ride comfort, particularly in Run-Flat variants
Lack of steering feedback and progressive handling

Worth knowing

BMW owners frequently reported that the Run-Flat versions of this tire contributed to a stiff, uncomfortable ride and increased road noise.
Users of compact vehicles (e.g., Perodua Myvi) generally found the tire suitable for daily commuting, whereas owners of performance-oriented sedans often criticized the lack of grip and handling precision.
Heavy vehicles and those used for towing noted that the tire maintained its structural integrity well, though wet-weather performance remained a common point of failure.