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2. Nokian WetProof Upper-middle
Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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In this tyre comparison, we are evaluating the Nokian WetProof and GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 . These are both summer tyres from reputable manufacturers Nokian and Goodyear designed for not only providing high performance but also for utmost safety.
Starting with the Nokian WetProof, it's a summer tyre with a 68% rating in our site. It is manufactured in Finland and does not have any previous models. Major points of strength as per the tests it went through are its low exterior noise and wet circle cornering capabilities. It stood 4th in the 'Gute-Fahrt' test among 8 competitors and held a decent 5th position in the 'Autobild' test among 53 tyres.
The GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, however, hails from a line of previous models, with the last one being the Asymmetric 3. It has a rating of 41% on our website and is produced in both Slovenia and Germany. In the 'Gute-Fahrt' test it secured the first position, beating the Nokian WetProof and others. This was again repeated in the 'Autobild' test where it also came first among 53 competitive tyres. Its highlighted strengths according to the tests are its performance in aquaplaning and its higher mileage.
To summarize, we see that the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 manage to consistently outperform the Nokian WetProof in the mutual tests they participated in. Yet, the Nokian WetProof showed strong performance in areas such as external noise and wet circle cornering. Therefore, depending on the priorities and needs of the driver, both tyres have their unique strengths.
As an important note, the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 has been replaced by a newer model, The GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. Thus, those looking at longevity and having the latest model might want to consider this.
Overall, both tyres have their strengths but in direct comparison based on test results, the GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 appears to offer a more comprehensive performance package.
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2. Nokian WetProof 5.64
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Best rating in test
1. GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Exemplary2. Nokian WetProof Highly recommended
Worst rating in test
2. Nokian WetProof Recommended
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Good + | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Rating: - | 1.1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Nokian WetProof Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Rating: Exemplary | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Nokian WetProof | 35,2 | 29,7 | |||||
| GoodYear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | 34,7 | 28,8 | |||||
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