Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
In the latest large-wheel tests, the Goodyear repeatedly finished ahead overall (2nd vs 5th at Tire Rack; 2nd vs 4th in Sports Cars), underpinned by standout wet handling and aquaplaning resistance. The Michelin still delivers crisp responses, competitive dry times, and excellent comfort, yet shows increasing vulnerability in wet limit behavior and noise versus the newest rivals. Price and running costs also tilt the value equation toward the Goodyear in many sizes.
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 four tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | three | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S purely based on the higher number of test wins, 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
- Outstanding wet handling and aquaplaning resistance (multiple test wins, +3-19% subjective wet advantages)
- Low noise and agreeable road manners
- Competitive dry performance with strong balance and precision
- Often better value and lower rolling resistance than peers in some tests
- Sporty, direct steering with strong dry pace
- Excellent comfort and sub-limit stability
- Competitive wet braking in some sizes
- Low rolling resistance in certain fitments
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S stopped the vehicle in 0.44% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.34% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was 0.05% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Dry Circle
Best In Dry Circle: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Subj. Road Score
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. road score tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 1.26% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Road Score: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 2.28% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.16% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.5% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 8.08% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 1.06% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.79% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 1.86% higher speed than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scored 2.94% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
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Noise
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 2.31% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 43.09% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 1.95% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 very highly overall, most often praising its strong dry and especially wet grip, short braking distances, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also report a comfortable, refined ride for a UHP tire with good value versus Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring downsides are faster-than-expected tread wear for some users and noticeable roar/rumble on rough asphalt, with a smaller but repeated theme of softer sidewalls or slightly numb turn-in/understeer compared with sharper alternatives.
Based on 176 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S Driver Reviews
Across 133 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S is described as a top-tier max-performance summer tire with standout dry grip, strong wet traction/braking, and high confidence at the limit. Many drivers also report a noticeable improvement in ride comfort (especially versus runflats) and often lower subjective noise, while tread life is frequently considered excellent for the category. The most common downsides are high purchase price and a recurring theme of softer sidewalls/less sharp steering feel or turn-in compared with some rivals, with noise on coarse surfaces noted by a smaller but meaningful group.
Based on 151 reviews with an average rating of 85%
I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.
I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tires possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.
I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
If your priority is all-weather security, low noise, and value, choose the Goodyear. If you want a slightly sportier steering feel, strong dry pace, and a cushier ride-and you drive mostly in the dry-the Michelin still satisfies. The practical takeaway: Goodyear for confidence and cost-effectiveness; Michelin for steering character and comfort-first road manners.
Key Differences
- Wet performance: Goodyear consistently faster in wet handling and laps; Michelin can feel edgier at the limit
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear shows higher straight and curved aquaplaning thresholds across tests
- Noise: Goodyear is quieter; Michelin exhibits elevated external noise in multiple evaluations
- Dry performance: Near parity overall-Michelin occasionally edges dry braking/handling; Goodyear often wins subjective dry balance
- Rolling resistance: Michelin leads in some sizes (e.g., 7.8 vs 8.6 kg/t), parity or Goodyear edge elsewhere
- Value: Goodyear frequently cheaper (e.g., 103 vs 181) and finished higher overall in recent tests
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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.Similar Comparisons
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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.