Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4

This head-to-head pits two of the most proven max-performance summer tires against each other: Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Michelin's Pilot Sport 4. Across 11 shared professional tests, they split overall wins evenly and frequently ran neck-and-neck, but they achieve their results with subtly different characters.

Michelin typically edges the precision metrics-especially dry braking and lap pace-while Goodyear repeatedly counters with standout wet braking, strong aquaplaning security and compelling value. If you're choosing between them, the decision hinges on whether you prioritise ultimate stopping and steering sharpness or best-in-class wet stopping and lower ownership cost.

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Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion Similar Comparisons

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of eleven total tests comparing both tires directly

Tire	Test Wins	Performance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5	five	five wins
Michelin Pilot Sport 4	five	five wins
one draws in one tests

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 have an equal number of test wins. However, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Key Strengths

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Outstanding wet braking (e.g., 33.71m vs 35.08m; +3.9% advantage)
Strong aquaplaning resistance and secure wet balance
Excellent value: frequently 10-30% cheaper with better wear
Comfortable and quiet enough with consistently high overall test results

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Class-leading dry braking across tests (e.g., 32.1m vs 33.2m; ~3% shorter)
Quick, confidence-inspiring handling in dry and wet
Lower rolling resistance in several tests (better efficiency)
Refined NVH and comfort with minimal weaknesses

Dry Braking

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 stopped the vehicle in 1.73% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

34.69M

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

34.09M

Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>

2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:34.7M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 34.2M
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:34.7M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 34.2M
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:36M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 36.6M
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:36.6M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 35.4M
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:33.2M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 32.1M
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:33.2M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 32.1M
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:34.4M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 34M
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:35.1M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 34.3M
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:34.27M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 33.93M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during three dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was 0.91% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

84.76s

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

83.99s

Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:89.3s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 88.1s
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:69.1s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 69s
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:95.87s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 94.87s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was 0.39% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

114.38Km/H

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

114.83Km/H

Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:116.8Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 117.7Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:99.2Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 99Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:116.2Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 116.4Km/H
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:125.3Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 126.2Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scored 8.62% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

23 Points

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

25.17 Points

Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:52 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 57.5 Points
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9 Points
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:9 Points	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.42% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

36.81M

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

37.34M

Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>

2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:28.8M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 29.6M
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:28.8M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 29.6M
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:48.7M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 50.9M
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:39.9M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 39M
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:30.8M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 29.8M
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:48.1M	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 46.5M
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:30.6M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 30.8M
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:41.9M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 44.8M
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:33.71M	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 35.08M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was 1% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

71s

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

70.29s

Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:84.4s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 83.3s
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:63.4s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 63.1s
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:65.2s	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 64.46s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was 0.75% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

79.95Km/H

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

79.35Km/H

Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:74.7Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 76.5Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:87.7Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 85.4Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:74.3Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 71.9Km/H
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:83.1Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 83.6Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scored 8.98% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

22 Points

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

24.17 Points

Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>

2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:49 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 56.5 Points
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:9 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 10 Points
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8 Points	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 6 Points

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 floated at a 1.81% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

84.64Km/H

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

86.2Km/H

Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:95Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 99.7Km/H
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:88.9Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 92.1Km/H
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:77.5Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 76.7Km/H
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:93.9Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 99.1Km/H
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:88.3Km/H	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 88.7Km/H
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:71.5Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 70.4Km/H
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:77.4Km/H	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 76.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 slipped out at a 1.35% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

2.2m/sec2

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

2.23m/sec2

Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>

2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:2.2m/sec2

✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 2.23m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during three subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 scored 5.41% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

10.5 Points

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

11.1 Points

Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:6 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9 Points
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:6 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 7 Points
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:22.5 Points	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 23.5 Points
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:10 Points	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9 Points
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8 Points	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 7 Points

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during four noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 measured 0.46% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

71.7dB

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

71.37dB

External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Noise winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:72.6dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 71.6dB
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:73.2dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 72.1dB
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:72.8dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 72.5dB
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:69.5dB	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 70.1dB
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:71dB	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 71.1dB
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:71.1dB	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 70.8dB

Wear

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is predicted to cover 7.79% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

44291KM

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

40838.67KM

Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

See how the Wear winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:54210KM	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 51090KM
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:39600KM	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 38200KM
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:39063KM	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 33226KM

Value

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 proved to have a 25.63% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

10.94Price/1000

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

14.71Price/1000

Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

See how the Value winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:9.59Price/1000	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9.4Price/1000
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:12.29Price/1000	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 20.01Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during five price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 cost 18.31% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

415.62

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

508.75

Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

See how the Price winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:520	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 480
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:560	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 675
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:480	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 665
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:468	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 704
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:390	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 440
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:75.7	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 88.5

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 had a 1.37% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

8.79kg / t

Michelin Pilot Sport 4

8.67kg / t

Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>

2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:9.61kg / t	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 9.8kg / t
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test 245/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8.95kg / t	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.3kg / t
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8.59kg / t	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.88kg / t
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test 245/45 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:7.55kg / t	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.09kg / t
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8.9kg / t	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.4kg / t
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test 225/40 R18	✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:8.6kg / t	Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.64kg / t
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test 225/40 R18	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5:9.31kg / t	✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 4: 8.56kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Driver Reviews

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 tires receive predominantly positive feedback for their excellent dry and wet grip, predictable handling, and good comfort for a performance tire. Many users praise their steering feedback, braking performance, and overall safety, especially in wet conditions. However, there are notable concerns about rapid tread wear, occasional structural issues like casing deformation, and increased road noise, which some users find detract from the overall experience.

Based on 248 reviews with an average rating of 86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 4 Driver Reviews

Most drivers rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 highly for confident dry and wet grip, predictable handling, and solid comfort/noise for a UHP tire, making it a strong all-rounder for daily spirited driving. Some report faster wear and softer sidewalls leading to vague steering or understeer, and a minority note performance drop in cold or mid-life, but these are outweighed by the many high-score reviews praising wet safety and overall balance.

Based on 328 reviews with an average rating of 82%

Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Given 100% 225/50 R18 on mostly motorways for 5,000 spirited miles

I have had fitted in my BMW and they are absolutely great. Precise steering, great on wet and excellent on dry roads.

Helpful 1100 - tire reviewed on January 1, 2019

View all Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 driver reviews >>

Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4

255/35 R18 W on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles

First opinions on new Pilot Sport 4

I have today (11/01/16) received some of the first available Pilot Sport 4's in the UK. They are to replace my worn out Goodyear Eagle ASY 2's on the rear of my GAD Tuned C250 Cdi.

I will review again in a few weeks when I have had chance to thoroughly try the tire out, however my initial observations are as follows:

Aesthetic appeal: They look good and sit well on the rims, a pleasant development over the PS3, both in tread pattern and sidewall appearance, without being 'over the top'.

Cost: For... Continue reading this review using the link below

Helpful 665 - tire reviewed on January 11, 2016

View all Michelin Pilot Sport 4 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

Both tires are exceptionally rounded. The Pilot Sport 4 consistently delivers class-leading dry braking (8 category wins vs 1 for Goodyear) and more frequent wins in dry and wet handling, plus lower rolling resistance in several tests. Drivers who value crisp steering response and shortest dry stops will feel the PS4's edge.

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 hits back where it matters in daily driving: it wins wet braking more often (6 vs 3), shows strong straight-line aquaplaning resistance, and repeatedly undercuts Michelin on price-often by double-digit percentages-while also posting superior wear in multiple tests. For buyers seeking maximum wet-road security and value without sacrificing performance, the Goodyear is hard to overlook.

Bottom line: choose Michelin for the most precise, confidence-inspiring dry and all-round performance; choose Goodyear for best wet stopping, longer tread life, and a notably lower total cost.

Key Differences

Dry braking: PS4 dominates (8 category wins vs 1), regularly stopping ~1-3% shorter.
Wet braking: Asym 5 leads (6 wins vs 3), delivering shorter wet stops in key tests.
Handling bias: PS4 more consistently quickest in dry/wet laps; Asym 5 often feels secure and stable rather than razor-sharp.
Aquaplaning: Mixed, but Goodyear often ahead in straight-line; Michelin edges curved aquaplaning.
Efficiency and wear: Goodyear frequently wears longer and is cheaper; Michelin often posts lower rolling resistance.
Price/value: Goodyear typically 10-30% less expensive, improving cost per 1,000 km.

Overall Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.