Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5

Two of the most sought‑after max‑performance summer tires go head‑to‑head: Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin’s Pilot Sport 5. Both target fast road use with balanced everyday manners, but they take subtly different routes to speed, economy and longevity.

Across 12 shared tests, they trade blows: Michelin often edges wet braking and aquaplaning safety margins, while Goodyear typically counters with sharper dry/wet handling consistency, markedly lower noise, and standout value. The question isn’t which is “faster” in one metric, but which blend of grip, refinement, wear and cost best suits your driving.
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Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-6 VS Pilot-Sport-5

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 thirteen tests which compare both tires directly!

Summary of thirteen total tests comparing both tires directly
TireTest WinsPerformance
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6five
five wins
Michelin Pilot Sport 5five
five wins
three draws in three tests

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 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 6
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
  • Consistently strong dry and wet handling (wins 7× dry handling, 5× wet handling)
  • Much lower external noise in nearly all tests (9 category wins)
  • Best value and often lowest cost per 1000 km (multiple Value/Price wins)
  • Competitive wear with several wins and strong projected mileage
  • Lower rolling resistance in most tests (5 wins) aiding fuel economy
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
  • Superior wet braking performance across tests (7 wins) for short stopping distances
  • Stronger aquaplaning resilience overall (wins in straight and curved combined)
  • Often near the top in overall rankings and excellent wet security
  • Very good wear in select tests (including ADAC wear lead)
  • Refined ride/comfort scores in some evaluations

Dry Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.67% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
33.94M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
34.17M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:32.6M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.2M
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:33.2M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.1M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:34.3M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.7M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:33M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 32.5M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:33.2M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 34.1M
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:33M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.65M
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:34.1M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:33.3M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.5M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.5M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:34M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 33.5M
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.6M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 36.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.99% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
78.29s
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
79.07s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:91.35s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 92.48s
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:99.1s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 100.1s
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:73.92s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 74.44s
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:53.64s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 54.7s
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:68.8s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 69.6s
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:82.9s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 83.1s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.47% faster around a lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
118.63Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
118.07Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:114.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 114.6Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:120.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 119.1Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:120.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 120.5Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 0.85% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
39 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
38.67 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:9.5 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.8 Points
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:100 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 100 Points
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:7.5 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7.2 Points

Subj. Fun

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. fun tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 5.88% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.5 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
8 Points
Subjective Fun Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Fun: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.5 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from twelve tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.21% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.79M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
34.37M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:31.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 31.3M
2023 Summer Tire Market Overview
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:25.4M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 26M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:40.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.1M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:40.6M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 39.9M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:39.7M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 40.6M
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:28.6M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 29.1M
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:31.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30.3M
2025 Summer Tire Test Shootout
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:28.3M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 27.7M
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:43.3M Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 44.4M
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:29.5M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 29.2M
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:44.2M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 43.2M
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:34.1M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 31.6M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 2.23% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
31.4M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
30.7M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:31.4M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30.7M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.4% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
35.8M
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
35.3M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.8M ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 35.3M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.35% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
77.98s
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
78.25s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:64.02s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 64.08s
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:68.4s ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 67.9s
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:91.97s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 94.67s
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:82.69s ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 80.93s
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:69.7s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 70.8s
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:91.1s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 91.1s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three 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 0.97% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
78.63Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
77.87Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:86.2Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 84.8Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:76.7Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 75.5Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:73Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.3Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from three 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 0.44% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
38.6 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
38.43 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:9 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 10 Points
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:100 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 98 Points
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:6.8 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7.3 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 3.16% higher lateral wet grip than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
0.95m/s
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
0.92m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:0.947m/s Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 0.923m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 floated at a 0.65% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82.54Km/H
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
83.08Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:84.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 87.44Km/H
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:77.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.9Km/H
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:79.3Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 77.1Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:106.3Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 105.7Km/H
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:79Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 80.5Km/H
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:77.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 78.1Km/H
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:75.9Km/H Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 75.7Km/H
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:79.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 79.9Km/H
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:80.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 80.5Km/H
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:85.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 88Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 slipped out at a 1.79% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
3.3m/sec2
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
3.36m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:2.66m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 2.96m/sec2
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:3.93m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.83m/sec2
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:6.25m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 6.31m/sec2
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:3.21m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.31m/sec2
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:3.1m/sec2 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3m/sec2
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:3.17m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.25m/sec2
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:0.79m/sec2 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 0.85m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 0.71% more points than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
25.44 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
25.26 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:9 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 9.8 Points
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:100 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 98 Points
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:6.5 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 6.5 Points
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:7 Points Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7 Points
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:4.7 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 5 Points

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scored 3.45% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.4 Points
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
8.7 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 5

2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.4 Points ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.7 Points

Noise

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during seven noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 3.62% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
69.29dB
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
71.89dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:67.8dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 70.7dB
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:66.5dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 68.3dB
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:67dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72dB
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:73.2dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.8dB
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:68dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 71dB
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:71.2dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 73.1dB
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:71.3dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 74.3dB

Noise

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 0.42% quieter than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
70.6dB
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
70.9dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:72.4dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 72.8dB
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:68.8dB Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 69dB

Wear

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 1.77% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
48814.6KM
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
47953KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:63200KM Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 55600KM
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:26053KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 30595KM
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:50000KM Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 45000KM
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:50800KM ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 56400KM
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:54020KM Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 52170KM

Value

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 18.36% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.45Price/1000
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
10.35Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.7Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 12.5Price/1000
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:3.52Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 3.5Price/1000
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:13.3Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 16.67Price/1000
2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:10.08Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 10.35Price/1000
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:6.66Price/1000 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.74Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 cost 16.71% less than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
442.95
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
531.8
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:430 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 500
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:700 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 825
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:550 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 695
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:91.8 Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 107.2

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from nine tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 1.65% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.34kg / t
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
8.48kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.48kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.84kg / t
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.5kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.62kg / t
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tire Test
235/35 R19		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.39kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.37kg / t
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.01kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.09kg / t
The BEST Performance Tires Tested
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.6kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.6kg / t
2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tires for Asia Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.12kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.54kg / t
2025 AZ Summer Tire Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.35kg / t Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.85kg / t
2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.97kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 8.94kg / t
2025 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:7.63kg / t ✓ Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 7.45kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
5.6l/100km
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
5.6l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well

2025 ADAC Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:5.6l/100km Michelin Pilot Sport 5: 5.6l/100km

Abrasion

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
0.09mm/1000km
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
0.09mm/1000km
Millimetre of tread lost per 1000km driven, higher is better

Best In Abrasion: Both tires performed equally well

Real World Driver Reviews

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews

Drivers overwhelmingly praise the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for outstanding wet and dry grip, confident braking, and a strong comfort/noise balance, often noting improved steering feel and overall handling versus prior tires (Michelin PS4/PS5, Pirelli, Bridgestone). While most find it quiet and comfortable, a notable minority report faster-than-expected wear and occasional soft sidewall/understeer or noise on rough surfaces; overall sentiment remains strongly positive.

Based on 149 reviews with an average rating of 86%

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews

Across 75 reviews, drivers largely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for outstanding wet and dry grip, confidence-inspiring stability, and strong comfort/refinement for daily use. Many report very good to exceptional tread life, though a notable minority cite quicker wear, understeer/numb steering feel, and occasional out-of-round/noise issues; overall sentiment is strongly positive for road-focused performance.

Based on 81 reviews with an average rating of 86%

Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Given 100% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I am a massive Goodyear fan. I had the Assym 3's on a previous car and never looked back.

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
Helpful 1518 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2023
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Best Review for the Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Given 89% 225/40 R18 on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
I've bought the new Michelin Pilot Sport 5 for my Golf R as I previously had the Pilot Sport 4 tires. What a fantastic difference these new tire are. Theres far less noise, the grip in the wet is better and the dry grip is almost the same if not better as well. I would definitely be buying these again.
Helpful 877 - tire reviewed on January 12, 2022
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Conclusion

Patterns across multiple tests are clear. Michelin tends to stop shorter in the wet and holds slight advantages in straight/cornering aquaplaning—useful for rain‑heavy climates and safety‑first buyers. Goodyear more often wins dry and wet handling laps, feels more engaging subjectively, is significantly quieter in nearly every test, and repeatedly undercuts Michelin on cost of ownership while still delivering strong wear.

If you prioritise maximum wet‑braking reassurance and don’t mind paying a premium, the Pilot Sport 5 is compelling and frequently places on the overall podium. For a broader all‑rounder that’s quieter, better value, and consistently quick across dry and wet handling with competitive wear and efficiency, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the stronger everyday choice. Both are excellent; pick Michelin for wet stop-first confidence, Goodyear for the best balance and wallet‑friendliness.
Key Differences
  • Wet safety vs. balance: Michelin usually stops shorter in the wet and resists aquaplaning; Goodyear more often wins handling laps in both dry and wet.
  • Refinement: Goodyear is notably quieter (9–0 noise wins), improving cabin comfort on motorways.
  • Value and running costs: Goodyear frequently delivers lower purchase price and better € per 1000 km, with generally lower rolling resistance.
  • Wear trade‑offs: Results vary by test—Michelin leads in some (ADAC), Goodyear in others (AutoBild 2023); overall parity with context‑dependent edge.
  • Tiebreak nuance: When margins are small (≤1%), choose based on climate (Michelin for heavy rain) or budget/comfort (Goodyear).
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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.

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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.