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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is a premium max-performance summer tire known for outstanding wet grip and a very confident, predictable feel in fast road driving. It consistently scores highly in independent tests for wet braking, wet handling and aquaplaning resistance, while drivers also praise its strong dry grip, steering feedback and everyday comfort. Overall it's one of the most dependable all-round UHP choices if wet-road security is a priority.

9.7
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
93%
Wet Grip
90%
Road Feedback
86%
Handling
88%
Wear
79%
Comfort
80%
Buy again
84%
250 Reviews
86% Average
1,874,890 miles driven
23 Tests (avg: 3rd)
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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9.7 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
87.2
2x / 69 tests
Comfort
83.5
0.32x / 26 tests
Off road
79.8
0.53x / 4 tests
Dry
76.8
1.8x / 45 tests
Value
74.1
0.42x / 32 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
86.5
3 tests
Braking
84.7
40 tests
Handling
80.4
50 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 23
Publications: 14
Period: 2019 - 2021
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 250
Avg Rating: 85.6%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.38
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test Auto Express 2021 225/45 R17 5/10 0 metrics
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test Pro Mobil 2021 235/55 R17 6/8 9 metrics
2021 Motor Summer Tire Test Motor 2021 225/55 R17 2/10 10 metrics
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews 2021 225/40 R18 1/14 9 metrics
2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 235/35 R19 7/15 9 metrics
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2021 275/35 R19 3/8 11 metrics
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test Auto Zeitung 2021 225/40 R18 1/10 11 metrics
2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test Vi Bilagare 2020 225/60 R18 2/8 8 metrics
2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test Sport Auto 2020 245/35 R19 2/10 12 metrics
2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tire Test Tire Reviews 2020 215/50 R18 1/8 9 metrics
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test Auto Motor Und Sport 2020 225/45 R18 1/11 11 metrics
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 1/20 10 metrics
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tire Test ADAC 2020 225/40 R18 3/16 1 metrics
2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 245/45 R18 6/49 2 metrics
2019 EVO Summer Tire Test EVO 2019 225/40 R18 6/7 9 metrics
2019 Auto Express SUV Tire Test Auto Express 2019 235/50 R18 3/8 0 metrics
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs SuperSport vs SuperSport R Tire Reviews 2019 235/35 R19 1/3 8 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars 2019 245/45 R18 2/11 9 metrics
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 VS Asymmetric 3 VS Continental PremiumContact 6 - In depth test Tire Reviews 2019 225/40 R18 1/3 9 metrics
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad 2019 225/55 R17 1/10 12 metrics
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 2/20 11 metrics
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test Gute Fahrt 2019 225/40 R18 2/12 4 metrics
2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout Auto Bild 2019 225/45 R17 1/45 2 metrics
In Depth Tire Comparisons
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Latest Tire Test Results
2021 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test
225/40 R18 • 2021
1st/14
Excellent rounded tire with almost no weakness, sporty handling in the dry and wet, very short wet braking, very high aquaplaning resistance.
Average external noise.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is a tire with almost no weaknesses, it has excellent grip in the dry and wet, sporty handling, excellent aquaplaning resistance and low rolling resistance.
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tire Test
225/40 R18 • 2021
1st/10
Top marks in the wet and dry, plus low rolling resistance means the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this test.
2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test
275/35 R19 • 2021
3rd/8
A very wall balanced tire with excellent handling in the dry, forgiving and still sporty in the dry, low rolling resistance, high driving stability and good comfort.
Not a very dynamic steering response, higher noise levels.
The Asymmetric 5 is sporty and comfortable for every day safety in any weather.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
225/50R17 94 Y B A 68
225/45R17 94 Y XL C A 70
205/50R17 93 Y XL D A 70
215/45R17 87 Y D A 70
215/45R17 91 Y XL D A 70
225/45R17 91 Y D A 71
225/50R17 94 Y D A 70
225/50R17 98 Y XL C A 70
225/45R17 94 Y XL A B 70
225/50R17 98 Y XL C A 70
225/45R17 94 V XL A B 69
225/60R17 99 Y A B 69
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
225/50R17 98 Y XL C A 70
225/60R17 99 Y A B 69
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
225/45R17 94 Y XL A B 70
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
225/45R17 94 V XL A B 69
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
225/50R17 94 Y A B 68
18 inch
245/40R18 97 Y XL A B 70
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
225/40R18 92 Y XL D A 71
255/35R18 94 Y XL D A 72
245/45R18 100 Y XL C A 71
245/40R18 97 Y XL C A 70
245/40R18 93 Y D A 70
235/60R18 103 W A B 69
245/40R18 97 Y XL A B 70
235/60R18 103 T A A 69
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
235/60R18 103 T A A 69
235/60R18 103 W A B 69
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
235/60R18 103 T A A 69
235/60R18 103 T A A 69
245/45R18 100 Y XL A A 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A A 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
245/45R18 100 Y XL A B 70
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C A 71
20 inch
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL C B 71
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 W XL A A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL C B 71
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
255/45R20 105 H XL A A 69
245/35R20 95 Y XL A B 69
255/45R20 105 W XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL A B 69
255/45R20 105 H XL A B 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL A A 69
245/35R20 95 Y XL A A 69
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
245/35R20 95 Y XL B A 70
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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March 16, 2019

How is sidewall stiffness, steering response and precision characteristics of this comparing to Falken Azenis FK510, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (not S), Conti PremiumContact 6 ? Thank you.

I am testing the Asymmetric 5 against the PC6 (and Asym 3) next week, keep an eye on youtube for the video :)
April 5, 2019

Merc E350 amg coupe 2015. The front and rear have different size tires. The asymmetric 5 make a size to fit the rear, but not the front. Any problems with asymmetric 5 on the rear and asymmetric 3 on the front?

While it's not ideal, there's no problem to run that combination of Asym 3 and Asym 5.
April 20, 2019

do you think the correct tire pressure for 225/45 r17 91Y PS? (vehicle: dsg golf 1.2 2015 110hp)

The tire pressure for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.
May 29, 2019

Does anyone know if / when Goodyear will release a 205/40r17 in the Asymmetric 5. Currently using the Asymmetric 3 but this tire size has now been discontinued. Also looking for it in a 225/45r19 again just recently discontinued in the Asymmetric 3 range.

Both 205/40 17 and 225/45 19 are now available in Asymmetric 5, so you should be able to find them in the marketplace :)
June 21, 2019

When will 255/30/19 and 265/30/19 sizes be released within the UK please?

The Eagle Asymmetric 5 in size 255/30R19 is now on sale it was released earlier this month. It looks like Goodyear won’t be producing the tire in size 265/30R19 as they haven’t produced an Eagle Asymmetric tire in that size since the Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 2.
September 10, 2019

Can't decide between these ASM5 and Michelin PS4. My my top requirements is Comfort, Wet and Dry Stopping performance, Aquaplaning and Wear rate. the PS4 is now quite a bit more expensive, so that is also a factor. To be fitted to an Audi A6 Avant 255/35/19

There there is a big difference in price, I would go for the Goodyear as the two tires are very close in all other aspects.
November 10, 2019

Deciding between the standard ASM5 or the ASM5 XL 225/45R17. prices are the same but the XL boasts better fuel economy according to the labelling, however will the ride quality suffer due to the reinforced tire? are there any reasons not to go with the XL variant? or are the differences relatively unnoticeable?

The differences between the non-XL and XL versions of tires are usually very small, and in some cases, they're actually the same tire. As these have different label scores, there are differences in the tire for the Asymmetric 5, but I wouldn't let that put you off the XL version as they're likely to be small.
November 29, 2019

Will these be ok on an Audi A5 quattro or is it best to stick to RO tires? If RO is best what would you recommend?

I'd have no problems putting an aftermarket version of the Asymmetric 5 on an Audi.
March 5, 2020

I have a VW caddy maxi with 19inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle 1 asymmetric 5 (225 /35 ) what should the tire pressure be ??

The tire pressure for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is vehicle and load specific. The correct tire pressure for your vehicle can usually be found on a sticker in the door shut of the driver's door, or in the manufacturer's handbook.
March 26, 2020

Does anyone know if the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 also in runflat (ROF) version available is? Size 225/55 R17.

I believe as of writing (April 2020) only the Asymmetric 3 is available in runflat in 225/55 R17.
April 2, 2020

I am looking for the GY F1 Asym5 for my 2008 Lexus gs450h. Lexus recommends 245 40 r18 93 y. But is it better to go with the 97 xl as the car has 345 horsepower? Or is the difference too small?

Fitting the higher load rated Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 5 is perfectly legal, and while the differences might be small between the 93 and 97 load rating tires, there's no disadvantages if you're looking for improved handling.
June 13, 2020

what sort of tire would your recommend for a vw sharan with 184 bhp front wheel drive. Would you recommend strictly touring tire or uhp if you like some spirited driving? I have p7 at the moment. So far having read reviews on p7, ps4, pc6, gy ef1 a5 am leaning towards goodyears. Or shall I wait for new p7 c2 as there are no reviews on them? Comfort, fuel efficiency and good wet dry handling is the priority... hope you can help!!

A tire like the Asymmetric 5 would be an excellent blend of comfort and sporty driving for your VW.
August 10, 2020

If price were not a factor which would you recommend for a combination of comfort on road trips and spirited driving on windy roads: Michelin pilot sport 4 or Goodyear eagle fi asymmetric 5? Seat Leon fr 225/40 R18

My choice would be the Asymmetric 5 as I prefer the handling over the PS4.
September 22, 2020

Do they make 275/35/19 asymmetric 5 for rear of BMW 5-Series.

They sure do, they can be found <a href="/Tire/Goodyear/Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-5.htm/price/275-35-19">here.</a>
March 20, 2021

I have a TVR T350, its a very light sports car but because if the front tire size being 225-35-18 the 35profile tire range is limited. After a lot of search I am torn between the Asymetric 5 or running a Michelin Super Sport on the front and a PS4S on the rear. Michelins are my preferred however because of the size I would need to mix in this way. Is this a good idea or would the Asymetric 5 although a range below the Michelin be a better bet?

Good question. Usually I'd prefer to match tires, but as the 350 is so light and the PSS / PS4S not the worse combination of tires, I might be tempted to try that. Whatever you decide, be sure to let me know how you find them!
July 1, 2021

The "Fuel" results of Asymmetric 5 Label Scores have all kinds of result from A to E. Why the testing results are so inconsistent for different sizes of the same model? I am going to buy "25/40 R18 92Y XL" which has "E", is it going to be very bad for fuel consumption?

Generally bigger / wider tires have a higher rolling resistance, which is why you often see different label scores when looking at a tire range with lots of sizes.

The real world differences between a C and E aren't that huge and I personally wouldn't let it influence my purchase decision too much.
July 6, 2021

The price difference for both the PS4 and the GYA5 is £20 for two tires. Which should I go for? And would you recommend the XL version or the standard? These are for the front 2 tires on a BMW F30. Thanks!

From all my testing I prefer the front axle feel of the Asymmetric 5, but both tires are excellent products!
October 29, 2021

Many Jaguar XF owners have slated the AS5 and favoring its predecessor, the AS3. Does anyone know why?

I've not heard of this, sorry. Jag owners are also the only people in the world to like the P6000 so it might be the OE Asym 3 is more suited than an aftermarket Asym 5.
February 20, 2022

Hello! Can you help me please - choosing for BMW 525d Xdrive from GYA5 (or GYA6) and Michelin PS4. What on your opinion will be good for my car in 245/45/18? Looking for a kind of balance between sporty and a kind of comfort. Thanks a lot!

This <a href="https://www.tyrereviews.com/Article/2021-Tyre-Reviews-UHP-Summer-Tyre-Test.htm">18" tire test</a> will show you everything you need to know about the PS4 vs Asym 5.
August 23, 2022

In the size that fits my car (MAZDA6 WAGON MY2017 ) 225/45R19 there are two different references of the Asym5 with two different scores Fuel/Wet B/C and A/B. I found a website that states that this diference is beause there is a Tube and a TL version. In your opinion what would be the best option ?? Thanks in advance.

I'm not sure one is a tube version, that would be very odd with todays technology. It's more likely one was an updated tire for a better label result or one is an OE fitment which has a different blend of performances. I'd double check one isn't OE fitment and if not get the better label score.
March 24, 2024

Hi, I’ve got a merc e400d 4matic 2019, the back tires are 275/30/20. It is a heavy car, would these tires be ideal for the back or continental sport contact 7? I’m after comfort and longevity more than anything. My front 2 are Michelin pilot supersport as they were near the top of list on this website for 245/35/20’s.

These will be more comfortable than the Continentals.
October 13, 2024

Whats the tire depth of brand new one ? is it 8mm or 6,8 mm ?

Starting tread depth varies based on tire size.
October 14, 2024

Whats the thickness of goodyear tire fresh off the garage ? is it 8mm or 6.8 mm ?

The starting tread depth of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 varies based on size.
November 19, 2025

I am fitting Goodyear F1 Run Flat Eagle Asymmetric 5's to my 2020 E Class. The sizes, weight and speed ratings are correct but they are not MOE approved, they are BMW rated. Will this be a problem? The car is well out of warranty.

Generally it won't be a problem. In an ideal world you would fit MOE tires to your Mercedes but generally what BMW and Mercedes ask from their tires is fairly similar, so it shouldn't be any worse than fitting an aftermarket tire.
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Review Summary

Based on 221 user reviews

Drivers largely praise the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 for exceptional wet and dry grip, confident handling, and solid road feedback, often noting improved comfort over prior tires. Many report strong wear for a UHP tire, though a notable minority cite faster wear or end-of-life wet performance drop. Noise can be higher on rough surfaces for some, and a small subset report deformation/egg-shaped issues or soft sidewall feel on specific cars. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high proportion of 80%+ scores.

Strengths
  • Wet grip
  • Dry grip
  • Predictable handling
  • Steering feedback
  • Comfort/ride quality
  • Value for money
  • Tread life/mileage
Areas for Improvement
  • Increased road noise on coarse surfaces
  • Faster wear for some users
  • Reduced wet grip near end of life
  • Soft sidewall/wobbly feel on certain vehicles
  • Occasional quality/deformation issues

Top 3 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Reviews

Given 91% while driving a Fiat 500X (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 50 average miles
Amazing tire! This is one of the tires that does everything well. Amazing grip in dry, wet, hardly any aquaplaning, but above all: 80.000km's on one set of tires!

It's not the most quiet tire, but other then that: absolute recommended!
Helpful 937
May 22, 2025
Given 76% while driving a Toyota 2014 (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 35,000 average miles
The F1A5 was fitted as the front tires in my second-hand car by the previous owner. I'm very pleased with the dry handling down to the wear indicator. It shouts when reaching its limit but never let go in the corner in dry condition. However, wet handling is not that great near the end of the tire's life. Be extra careful if you want to squeeze its life after 30000km of use in wet. The ESP saved me from crashing as I reached the wear indicator in a damped corner. In terms of treadwear, it reaches the treadwear indicator after around 35000km: Easy going for most mileage but hard use on the mountain. I enjoy my time in the mountain around 5 times a year only.

Overall, I'm pleased with the tires and reckon the previous owner made a great choice. I'm going to buy a set of F1A6 for my coming purchase!
Helpful 888
June 15, 2025
Given 96% while driving a Ford FG Falcon XR6 Turbo (245/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 9,000 average miles
About to replace these tires after just under 15,000km. Very good tires. Very sharp response, they're quiet, and the grip in the wet is surprising when new. Depending on power, you'll plant it thinking you'll light them up only to receive whiplash as they stick lol. Very nice quality wheels too, very little balancing needed based on how little weights were on the rim when fitted. They don't peel or scuff, they appear smooth and wear down over time. I had Potenza RE003 before these and these are way beyond them. Potenza are good in the dry but they were terrible as soon as it got a little damp. And they had such a delayed response and only lasted 8,000km. You get what you pay for with the Goodyear's. 490hp FG XR6 Turbo Sedan 2008 in rural New Zealand
Helpful 834
March 8, 2025

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Given 83% while driving a BMW Z4 (225/40 R18) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
These tires have impressive grip in both dry and wet conditions. You really have to push the car to get these tires to break grip and understeer. They give great road feel, allowing you to feel when the tires are near their peak grip (and when you exceed it) which allows you to quickly make any necessary corrections. Even in the wet, these tires have a progressive enough feeling to give you the confidence to push the car a bit more, and the grip to accompany.

In my few-thousand miles of use, these tires have barely shown any wear, but I haven’t had them long enough to accurately say how long they are likely to last. However, they appear to wear quite slowly, which is a nice benefit.

The Eagle F1s are very comfortable, with little road noise and a smooth ride. This is especially impressive given the level of grip and road feel these give when driving at a greater pace.

Overall, the grip and handling is sublime in both dry and wet conditions. And despite this, the Asymmetric 5s still offer great comfort, making them excellent all round tires for a sports car.
Helpful 208
November 24, 2025
Given 87% while driving a Volkswagen Passat B8 Estate 2.0TFSI 280hp (235/40 R19) on a combination of roads for 30,000 spirited miles
This is an exceptional tire, hard to break traction in the wet or dry. Comfortable, confident and long lasting for a performance tire.
Helpful 826
February 10, 2025
Given 64% while driving a BMW 320 d (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 19,250 spirited miles
Was OK for the first 28-30.000 kilometers but then incredibly hardened with low temperatures. Steering was almost impossible, the car always wants to go straight.
Helpful 851
January 26, 2025
Given 86% while driving a BMW 335d (255/30 R19) on mostly motorways for 33,000 average miles
Straight away felt the difference after having them installed. As someone who has had multiple track cars and still ride 1000cc track bikes I think I'm in a good position to say that these tires have a very good dry grip. Very confidence inspiring and had 100% trust in the tires when pushing on. Wet grip is very good also, never once felt like I couldn't press on in the wet. Surprisingly they also perform pretty well in the snow! An all round great tire and very well priced!
Helpful 970
October 21, 2024
Given 94% while driving a Toyota Corolla (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 40,700 average miles
Excellent tires. Front ones have just been replaced after 65500km! The rear ones still have 6mm of tread left and were placed on the front with 2 new Asymmetric 6 on the rear.
Grip is great, either in dry or wet. Dry handling is superb. Feels always safe and handles well the high torque at zero speed characteristic of hybrid cars like mine even on wet roads. I liked them a lot and that's why I have changed to the newer 6.
They keep most of their characteristics through all their life span, although better in dry than wet (fronts were starting to spin and activate the traction control on more harsh acceleration more often).
Only negative point is that they are noisy on rougher roads.
Helpful 895
September 30, 2024
Given 83% while driving a BMW 325i M Sport (255/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 18,000 average miles
I loved these tires as soon as they went on the car, night and day difference from the OEM Bridgestone RFs that are meant for my E92 325i (those were awful tires). I'm so glad I went with the F1 A5's as it's been a really pleasurable and safe ~3 years. I've done a mixture of driving, but at it's my daily it will most often be town/motorway. However I do enjoy driving down a country lane every few weeks (no track). The dry grip has been incredible and the feedback through the wheel is sharp, even more impressive in my opinion was the wet grip which really inspired confidence even around corners. Aquaplaning was sensational; on many occasions I had done long road trips around the UK in torrential rain, often from London to Dartmoor, Devon. On one occasion I was doing a healthy speed on the motorway with an M135i driving alongside me in seriously torrential rain till the point where they aquaplaned into the hard shoulder and my car continued thanks to the A5's. On top of that I did several spirited drives from London to Devon in the peak of winter in a RWD BMW on icy conditions that went as smooth as anything.

I really can't fault these tires as they were so affordable and impressive. The only downsides for me were that they aren't particularly good looking tires and they go quite "dry" in appearance fairly quickly so frequent tire shine is needed. In terms of wear I guess around 18k miles is decent as the rears are only now getting to the limit and I guess I tend to power off the line more frequently than others, I've also done a couple of donuts over the years but only a handful of times.

I'm now considering going for Continental SportContact 7 in 255/30/19 (stock) or 265/30/19 for the rear replacement but I worry the wet grip will be lost.

BMW 325i M Sport LCI (E92) on ST XA coilovers
Front: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 225/35/19
Rear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 255/35/19
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 image
Helpful 841
September 26, 2024
Given 65% while driving a BMW 650ci (245/40 R19) on mostly motorways for 1,000 spirited miles
Such a roller-coaster of a journey with Assy5. I had them fitted in different times on all my three cars. One of them twice... They were all different sizes - 17", 18" and 19"
First on the 18" BMW - changed the car completely. Suddenly I fell in love with it again. Such a grip, feedback and handling - amazing. Unfortunately an year after, I started feeling the car shaking. Checked the brakes ofc, but turns out the tires became egg-shaped. I said to myself "OK, I didn't drive the car for a while, so that's why". Put a new set same tires. Then on the one with the 19". Guess what happened? Same first feeling of how amazing the tires are. And year later - egg shaped. Both. Meanwhile I got a third car with 17" wheels to which I immediately put the Assy5 tires and the car spent the next 7 months in the garage, being restored to perfection. How surprised I was when I took it from there and when I approached 100km/h the car started shaking like there's no tomorrow. Guess what - egg-shaped tires again.
All in all the tire is amazing, but it doesn't last and not because of wear. Maybe it's the weather, as where I live is very hot all the time, but as much as I love the tires, I'm not getting any more of them.
Helpful 954
September 15, 2024
Given 87% while driving a Hyundai Kona Hybrid (225/45 R18) on mostly town for 3,000 average miles
A brilliant all round tire in wet and dry,only had them 5 months so can’t tell how long they will last.
Helpful 803
August 14, 2024
Given 74% while driving a Mercedes Benz C300 (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 16,000 average miles
Before commenting on these F1 A5, I must say I came from long history of Michelin tires in my previous cars along the years, from Pilot Exalto 2, Pilot Sport 3, Pilot Sport 4, so I got used to get a more focused tire to make 40 000 kms.
On this new Mercedes C300e the car came from factory with the goodyear F1 A5, never had goodyear as tire, (BMW equiped with Bridgestone), so I drove them like I used to drive BMW's with Michelin PS4... it didn't go as expected, when pushed to the limits the tire tends to "let go" without warning, the limits come without telling you. As the wear of the tire goes, this unsafety sensation grows. For the first time in a long time I could, on a rear wheel drive car, wear out the front tires before the rears. In 26 000 kms they are worn regularly, if may say a little bit more on the shoulders, but pretty identical across the tire.
Helpful 772
July 15, 2024
Given 80% while driving a Honda Civic (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles
Fantastic in all aspects, truly transformed the feel of the car. But sadly after only 3 years all 4 of mine have cracked so badly I've had to replace them. I've got Asymmetric 6s on now and they're a worthy replacement, also fantastic in all metrics, but zero cracking from them so far.
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Helpful 799
July 8, 2024
Given 86% while driving a Mercedes Benz SLK 350 (245/40 R17) on mostly country roads for 40,000 spirited miles
Rear mounted on
300 hp propulsion
They held up very well over 40,000 km
With very regular wear
Right at the end a small piece of 2 cm by three came off at the edge of the rim without impact on the behavior
Helpful 959
June 22, 2024
Given 60% while driving a Subaru Legacy Sport Touring 2.0D 6spd (225/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 25 average miles
Brought these in France 2020 after reading all the tests on them.
Imported the car to New Zealand with them on.
They were amazing tire fantastic in the dry and the wet. Perfect balance and the ability to really push them to their limits. But when they got about 50% wear they would struggle with standing water which is fair enough all tires behave like this.
They are also a very noisy tire on course chip NZ road's.
Then the car developed a pull to the Left at low speeds.
It also developed a wobble a low speeds.
Pulled the Front LH side of to inspect and to my amazement the tire casing had changed shape on the inside.
I had a set of Winter's so I fitted the complete set.
After inspection of all of the Goodyear Asymptotic 5's with about 25k wear 3 had done the same fault.
Total casing shape change and structural failure.
Also interesting that its failed in the same part of the tire on all 3!!
I've never hit a pot hole with these tires.
I would not recommend these tires. Will be buying Continentals or Michelin in the summer.
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Helpful 846
June 17, 2024
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