Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 appear in 43 tests, 10 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 96/100, based on 21 tests.
How the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performs. It takes the win in dry. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 22 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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | UHP | UHP |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 21 | 22 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2022 |
| Tire Lab Score | 96.2 | 94 |
Tire Lab Score
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.2 13191 | Avg rank 4.4 1364 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.2 3128 | Avg rank 3.8 1365 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.8 1133 | Avg rank 5.6 46 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 1.3 21 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 21 | Avg rank 7.1 11 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 10 independent tests:
- 20212021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test
- 20212021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
- 20202020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test
- 20192019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test
- 20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
- 20192019 EVO Summer Tyre Test
- 20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
💧 Wet: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 4.4 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
☀️ Dry: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 4.2 for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
📏 Mileage: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 3.7 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.1 for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 or Michelin Pilot Sport 4?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ranks higher on average than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 ranks better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 appears in 21 independent tests, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 22, with 10 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →