Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 14 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.5 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 87.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.0 | Avg rank 4.8 335 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.3 632 | Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 8.0 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 4.8 213 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 7.5 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 |
💧 Wet: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 12.0 for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
☀️ Dry: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.3 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.
❄️ Snow: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
📏 Mileage: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
🔋 Efficiency: Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 or Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 ranks higher on average than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 ranks better than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 shows better mileage performance than the Dunlop Sportsmart MK4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Dunlop Sportsmart MK4 appears in 1 independent tests, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 in 14.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
