Head-to-head: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ( tyre page) and the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 (tyre page) are two leading summer performance tyres evaluated across multiple independent tests. Manufacturer pages: Goodyear and Michelin. Neither model has been replaced by a newer tyre at the time of these tests.
Overall scores: our aggregated ratings give the Pilot Sport 5 a 95% score and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 a 91% — a narrow but meaningful margin favoring Michelin for overall performance and longevity.
Summary of independent test results
- Autobild: Goodyear placed #2 while Michelin was #6 — advantage Goodyear (noted for dry handling, comfort, noise and mileage).
- Autozeitung: Goodyear #3, Michelin #5 — again Goodyear ahead.
- ADAC: Michelin #3 vs Goodyear #4 — Michelin slightly ahead in a big consumer test.
- ACE: Goodyear topped the test #1; Michelin was #3 (Goodyear strong on wet braking and objective wet handling).
- Independent reviews (TyreReviews, TyreReviews.com) highlight Michelin for the best tread life and low eco impact, while Goodyear is praised for predictable, sporty handling, low wear and comfort.
Key strengths — Michelin Pilot Sport 5
- Tread life and durability: consistently the longest-lasting tyre in comparative wear tests.
- Balanced performance: excellent dry handling, progressive understeer balance and consistent behavior across conditions.
- Wet stability and aquaplaning: strong aquaplaning resistance noted in several tests; good wet braking in some suites.
- Weakness: premium price — the most expensive in several comparisons — and a few tests noted it could use marginally more wet grip compared with the absolute best in that discipline.
Key strengths — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- Excellent wet braking and wet handling: scored top marks in ACE and very high in Autobild for wet behavior.
- Value and comfort: repeatedly highlighted for ride comfort, low exterior noise and an attractive price/value ratio.
- Mileage and economy: very good wear figures — one of the best cost-per-kilometre profiles among premium UHP tyres.
- Weakness: on-track heat resistance and absolute ultimate grip can be slightly behind the very top UUHP competitors (and Michelin’s marginally higher aggregated score).
Head-to-head verdict: across mutual tests the Asymmetric 6 often places higher in single test lineups (notably Autobild and ACE), showing exceptional wet braking, comfort and value. The Pilot Sport 5, however, wins on overall performance consistency and durability — its higher aggregated rating (95% vs 91%) reflects superior tread life and stable performance across a wider range of conditions. In short:
- If you prioritise longest tread life, consistent high-end performance and are willing to pay a premium, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is the better overall pick.
- If you want the best price/performance mix, top wet braking, comfort and lower noise, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is an outstanding choice.
Both tyres are excellent summer performance options; choice comes down to whether you value maximum longevity and all-round lab scores (Michelin) or slightly better wet-braking/value and comfort for less cost (Goodyear).
