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Comparison: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Buy %

#	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 /91%	Michelin Pilot Sport 5 /95%	Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S /97%

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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 Neither model has been replaced by a newer tyre at the time of these tests.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).

Segment

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Premium

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Premium

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 226

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 195

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 70

Number of tests

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 21x

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 14x

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 10x

Best position in test

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 1.

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 1.

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 1.

Worst position in test

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 3.

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 8.

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 9.

Average position in tests

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 2.1

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 2.76

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 3.43

Year of the last test

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 2026

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 2026

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 2025

Best rating in test

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Exemplary

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Test winner

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Test winner

Worst rating in test

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Good

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Good

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ?

Wet

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

85%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5

80%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S

74.8%

Wet braking

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 90%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 85%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 78%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 72%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 79%

2. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 79%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Wet handling

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 84%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 82%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Wet circle cornering

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 85%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 A

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 A

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S A

Dry

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

86%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5

84%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S

83%

Dry handling

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 88%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 81%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Dry braking

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 83%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

86%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S

75.3%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5

69%

Exterior noise

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 87%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 62%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Comfort

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 84%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 77%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 ?

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 ?

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S ?

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

72.7%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5

0%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S

0%

Costs

(Overall rating)

Goodyear
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

93%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 5

84%

Michelin
Pilot Sport 4 S

80.8%

Rolling resistance

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 78%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 78%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Price/value

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 100%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 78%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Mileage

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 100%

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 97%

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 0%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 C

2. Michelin Pilot Sport 5 C

3. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S C

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Mutual Tests Available

These tyres were tested together in 12 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2026 245/45 R19

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.8	25.2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	34.5	27.5
Michelin Pilot Sport 5	34.4	27.7
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Exemplary
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Exemplary
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Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2025 225/45 R18

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	279	141	139
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Highly recommended	279	140	139
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended	260	132	128
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Enviromental impact	Driving safety
Best values in test	1,6	1,5
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Good	2,2	1,8
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Good	1,9	1,9
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2025 225/40 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32.6	27.4
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	34.1	28.3
Michelin Pilot Sport 5	33.5	27.7
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2023 225/40 R18

Name
Best values in test	1
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Highly recommended	1
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended	1
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ACE Summer tyre test 2023 225/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise
Best values in test	71	54	19	7
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Rating: Test winner	70	54	18	7
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Rating: Highly recommended	70	50	18	5
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