Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 38
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV twice. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 3.9% lower rolling resistance; the Pilot Sport 4 SUV resisted straight aquaplaning at a 5.6% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the most rounded package (excellent dry stopping, low noise, strong mixed-surface competence and frequent overall test wins). Choose the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV if wet-weather confidence is your top priority-especially high-speed rain and standing water-thanks to its dominant straight-aquaplaning performance and typically better wet braking; it also makes sense for drivers who value longer wear and EV efficiency where those metrics matter.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Best-in-comparison dry braking consistency (wins 5/5), with small but repeatable distance advantages (e.g., 33.5 m vs 34.2 m; 32.9 m vs 34.1 m)
- Strong all-round handling balance: often edges wet handling and consistently leads gravel handling in these mixed-surface SUV tests (3/3 wins where measured)
- Lower perceived and measured noise in shared tests (e.g., 67 dB vs 71.7 dB in 2026; also wins noise category 3/3 where measured)
Where the Pilot Sport 4 SUV is stronger
- Class-leading straight-line aquaplaning resistance across all shared tests (wins 5/5), including large real-world margins (e.g., +10.6% in 2025 EV test; +7-8% in 2024/2026 SUV tests)
- Typically superior wet braking (wins 4/5), supporting shorter stops in rain (e.g., 49.3 m vs 50.4 m in 2024 SUV test; 42.7 m vs 44.0 m in 2025 EV test)
- Strong traction-focused performance off-road in certain conditions-especially gravel traction (wins 3/3, including a big +17.3% in 2025 Autobild off-road test)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pilot Sport 4 SUV at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 3 | 2 | |
| Dry10 measurements | 7 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 3 |
| Wet24 measurements | 8 | The Pilot Sport 4 SUV resisted straight aquaplaning at a 5.6% higher speed (5 tests) | 15 |
| Off road13 measurements | 7 | 6 | |
| Comfort6 measurements | 3 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.7 dB quieter (4 tests) | 0 |
| Value8 measurements | 4 | Level between the two. | 4 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.4 | 9.3/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 38 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 5 points | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 12 points | 71% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Pilot Sport 4 SUV was dearer in 3 of 4 | +9.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 46 sizes made in both | 65 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Field | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | P4 of 7 | P1 of 7 | |
| 2024 EV Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | P1 of 11 | P2 of 11 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 10 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 81% from 38. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 97.75 | 0.5% | 97.18 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.9 | 1.5% | 46.2 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.3 | 1.2% | 71.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.85 | 0.6% | 78.35 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.13 | 0.2% | 17.16 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 87.1 | 5.6% | 91.84 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.69 | 2.7% | 2.75 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.53 | 0.8% | 70.03 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9,568 | 6.9% | 10,277 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9,703 | 1.1% | 9,609 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,441 | 6.6% | 2,548 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1.62 | 2.5% | 1.58 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,250 | 0.5% | 2,238 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.55 | 1.7 dB | 69.28 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33,015 | 8.6% | 35,865 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.57 | 3.9% | 7.89 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20.02 | 4.2% | 19.17 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,234 | 1.9% | 1,211 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 91 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 98 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 35 | ||
| 69 | Value | 36 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9.2 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.1 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 81% from 38. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- 86%from 228 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,941,005 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 highly overall (84.8% average), most consistently praising its strong dry and wet grip, with many also noting reassuring handling. Around half of reviewers who mention it say it's noticeably quieter than what they replaced, and comfort is commonly described as a step up for a UHP tyre. Longevity is the main talking point: tread life feedback is genuinely split, with a similar number reporting strong mileage as those seeing faster wear. A smaller but recurring complaint is a softer, less supported feel (and occasional extra noise on coarse surfaces) for drivers wanting a firmer, more precise response.
- Excellent dry grip with lots of confidence
- Very strong wet grip for a summer UHP tyre
- Lower road noise than many rivals and OEM fitments
- Comfortable ride for everyday use
- Tread life is inconsistent: some see great mileage, others rapid wear
- Can be noisy on rough or coarse asphalt for a noticeable minority
- Soft sidewall feel can reduce precision and make responses feel less supported
Summarised by AI from 204 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 228 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 reviewsFirstly I'd like to correct/add to something I said in a review about the Mich PS4 where I mentioned the Asy 6s didn't seem to be doing much better. It seems the last bit of tread in the Asy 6s last much longer!, going from 3mm @12.6k to 1.7mm (a bit close!) @21k, so they last much longer than the PS4 tyres on the rear! (The PS4 tyres only lasted 13.2k miles!!).
For a BMW 330d 2010.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
- 81%from 38 reviews
- 71%would buy again
- 649,860 milesdriven by reviewers
Across 31 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is most often praised as a high-confidence summer performance tyre with standout wet and dry grip, strong braking, and reassuring aquaplaning resistance. Many drivers also report stable, predictable handling and a generally comfortable ride, with several noting good mileage for a UHP SUV tyre. The most repeated downsides are increased road noise as the tyre wears, wear rate/mileage variability (some seeing rapid wear), and a subset reporting softer sidewalls that dull turn-in feel; a few also note higher rolling resistance/fuel or EV energy consumption and premium pricing.
- Excellent wet and dry grip
- Very strong, stable braking performance
- High aquaplaning resistance in heavy rain/standing water
- Confident, predictable handling and stability
- Road noise (often increases noticeably with wear or at higher speeds)
- Treadwear/mileage can be faster than expected or inconsistent for some users
- Soft sidewalls/less sharp turn-in or wobbly feel at the limit for some setups
Summarised by AI from 31 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 38 Pilot Sport 4 SUV reviewsReplacing Pirelli Scorpions, the Michelins are a definite step up. In the dry the steering is far more precise, grip levels high and behavior at the limit clean and benign. Stopping distances are commendably short with excellent stability. If anything they are even more impressive in the wet with exceptionally strong lateral grip and progressive behavior at the limit. They are very resistant to
aquaplaning on flooded motorways. Road noise and rolling comfort are good but not exceptional. As I use extreme winter tyres
for half the year I have no idea how they would fare in snow or ice although they show commendably good behavior in low
temperatures unlike some summer tyres. So far they are wearing well. For on road use in above freezing conditions I strongly
recommend these tyres as being worth the high price and would happily buy again.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 65 of the Pilot Sport 4 SUV, 46 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 65 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 46 sizes 225/60 R18235/50 R18235/60 R18255/55 R18235/45 R19235/50 R19235/55 R19245/50 R19255/45 R19255/50 R19255/55 R19265/50 R19and 34 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A92%B8% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C79%D10%A6%B5% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 70-75 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2018 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Michelin Latitude Sport 3 (2012) |
| Awards | Recommended: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: Performance Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) | Winner: Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) Winner: Best Tyres for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Pilot Sport 4 SUV was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 9.6% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This comparison pits two of the most credible "fast road" summer options you'll see fitted to performance crossovers and heavier vehicles: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV. Although the Goodyear is nominally a passenger-car tyre and the Michelin is SUV-specific, both appear head-to-head across five independent tests in popular 18-19 inch SUV/EV sizes-so we can focus on how they actually behave under the same conditions, rather than marketing labels.
Across those tests a clear pattern emerges: Goodyear repeatedly brings the shorter dry stopping distances, lower noise and (often) better rolling resistance/value, while Michelin repeatedly leads in straight-line aquaplaning and usually in wet braking-two metrics that matter disproportionately on powerful, heavy SUVs in real-world rain. The result is a classic choice between all-round usability and wet-weather security, with some off-road-traction nuances depending on surface.
Conclusion
Taken as a whole, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more consistently “complete” all-rounder in these mixed-condition SUV/EV group tests, reflected by 3 overall wins versus Michelin's 2. It is the standout on dry braking (winning 5 out of 5 tests) with meaningful margins in places (e.g., 32.9 m vs 34.1 m in the 2026 SUV test, and 33.5 m vs 34.2 m in the 2024 SUV test). It also tends to be the quieter tyre (e.g., 67 dB vs 71.7 dB in 2026) and frequently posts lower rolling resistance, supporting day-to-day comfort and running costs.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV's advantage is more targeted but very compelling if you prioritise rain safety at motorway speeds: it wins straight aquaplaning in every shared test (5/5), sometimes by a large margin (e.g., 90.9 vs 84.8 km/h in 2026 and 91.7 vs 82.9 km/h in the 2025 EV test). It also wins wet braking in 4 of 5 tests, giving it a strong “wet specialist” profile. If your driving involves frequent heavy rain, standing water, or high-speed wet commutes, Michelin's aquaplaning reserve is the memorable differentiator; if you want the best dry stopping, lower noise, and a more broadly balanced performance envelope (including some off-road handling tests), the Goodyear is the safer bet overall.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pilot Sport 4 SUV: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 3 times and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV twice. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Pilot Sport 4 SUV?
The Pilot Sport 4 SUV led 15 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 5.6% higher speed across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 7 of the 10 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.9% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 3.9% lower rolling resistance (4 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.1/10 for the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.7 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.1/10 for the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV 81% from 38. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 71% for the Pilot Sport 4 SUV.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Pilot Sport 4 SUV was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 9.6% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is made in 130 sizes (17 to 23 inch) and the Pilot Sport 4 SUV in 65 (17 to 23 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Pilot Sport 4 SUV A and C.
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