Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 229
- TR Score
- 9.3/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 358
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Pilot Sport 4 not once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 4% shorter in the wet; the Pilot Sport 4 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 5% higher speed.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if braking and wet-road grip matter most. Choose the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 if measured aquaplaning resistance is your priority and you want the precise dry steering both testers noted.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Shorter dry and wet braking in both 2022 tests
- Higher wet handling speed in both tests
- First overall in both shared tests
Where the Pilot Sport 4 is stronger
- Better straight aquaplaning resistance in both 2022 tests
- Better curved aquaplaning resistance in both tests
- Precise dry steering praised by both testers
Conclusion
Across Auto Bild Sportscars' 2022 test and Auto Motor und Sport's 2022 test, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has the stronger overall record, finishing first in both against fourth and seventh for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4. It stopped about 2 to 3% shorter in the dry in both tests. Its wet braking advantage was about 2% in Auto Bild Sportscars and 6% in Auto Motor und Sport, while its wet handling speed was about 3 to 4% higher. The wet circle results also favoured Goodyear in both. The testers' descriptions match those measurements: they noted its short braking, grip and controllable handling.
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 should not be dismissed as a poor-handling tyre. Its dry handling speeds were within half a per cent of Goodyear's in both tests, and both testers praised its precise, direct steering. Its clearest measured strength was standing water: Michelin led the straight and curved aquaplaning measures in both tests. That distinction matters when comparing the wet results. Goodyear had more grip and shorter stops on the wet test surfaces, but Michelin retained its advantage in the specific aquaplaning measurements. Auto Motor und Sport nevertheless described Michelin as sensitive to puddles, an unusual contrast with its measured aquaplaning lead in that test.
Neither tyre has a dependable comfort or efficiency lead from these results. Goodyear was quieter and had lower rolling resistance in Auto Bild Sportscars' test; Michelin led both measures in Auto Motor und Sport's. Those changes of order do not support a general claim for either tyre. If braking distances, wet cornering and easy-to-control handling are the priorities, Goodyear is the better-supported choice across these two tests. Michelin suits a driver who particularly wants its consistently stronger measured aquaplaning resistance and values precise dry steering, while accepting that it trailed Goodyear on wet grip and braking.
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 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Pilot Sport 4 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 2 | 0 | |
| Dry4 measurements | 4 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry (2 tests) | 0 |
| Wet10 measurements | 6 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 4% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 4 |
| Comfort2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Value2 measurements | 1 | Level between the two. | 1 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.4 | 9.3/10 |
| Owner rating229 and 358 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 4 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 4 points | 79% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Pilot Sport 4 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +4.6% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 131 | 45 sizes made in both | 62 |
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 2 tests in 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 AutoBild 19 Inch Summer UHP Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P4 of 10 | |
| 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P7 of 10 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 2 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
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 95%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 2 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
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
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 82% from 358. 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.
| Measurement | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Pilot Sport 4 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 34.25 | 2.6% | 35.15 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 121.8 | 0.2% | 121.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 41.65 | 4% | 43.2 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 81.75 | 3.9% | 78.65 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 6.67 | 4.2% | 6.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 11.34 | 2.5% | 11.63 | 1-0 | |||||||||
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| 78.45 | 5% | 82.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 2.6 | 9.1% | 2.83 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 70.3 | 0.3 dB | 70 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 7.73 | = | 7.75 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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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 9.3 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Pilot Sport 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Dry | 92 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 96 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 66 | ||
| 69 | Value | 52 | ||
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 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.1 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 7.4 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 82% from 358. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- 86%from 229 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,954,005 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 229 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
- 82%from 358 reviews
- 79%would buy again
- 4,307,527 milesdriven by reviewers
Across 306 owner reviews averaging 78.9%, most drivers rate the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 for its standout grip: around half praise both wet and dry traction, often describing very high confidence and predictable handling. Comfort also lands well for many (around a third mention it positively), though opinions are more mixed on noise, steering feel and especially longevity. Tread life is the biggest point of disagreement (mentioned by 42% overall), with plenty reporting strong mileage while a similar number complain of faster wear; a smaller group also call out the sidewalls as too soft.
- Outstanding dry grip
- Very strong wet grip and confidence in rain
- Secure, predictable dry handling
- Comfortable ride for a performance tyre
- Tread life can be inconsistent; some see rapid wear
- Road noise can be noticeable
- Steering feel/response can seem a bit vague to some
Summarised by AI from 306 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 358 Pilot Sport 4 reviewsthe tyrw was exelent in the first two years but in year 3 the grip yill start fading away and in year 6 the tyre is unusable and i drove with the pirelli pz 4 and the eagle f1 goodyear asym 3 and for the price i would go for those 2 but this is still a good tyre. And also i drive a bme m5 g30.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 131 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 62 of the Pilot Sport 4, 45 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Pilot Sport 4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 131 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 62 sizes, 16 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 45 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17245/40 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18and 33 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A88%B12% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C52%D35%B10%A3% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 69-73 dB B99%A1% |
| On the market since | - | 2015 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Michelin Pilot Sport 3 PS3 (2010) |
| Replaced by | - | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
| 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) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Pilot Sport 4 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 4.6% 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.
Previous generation: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (11 shared tests)
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.
Two independent 2022 summer tyre tests put the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 side by side: Auto Bild Sportscars' 19-inch test and Auto Motor und Sport's performance tyre test. Goodyear finished first in both, while Michelin placed fourth and seventh respectively. The pattern is clearer than the placings alone: Goodyear braked shorter and carried more speed through wet handling tests in both sizes.
Michelin's consistent answer was aquaplaning resistance. It beat Goodyear in both straight and curved aquaplaning tests on both occasions, although Goodyear was still described as having good reserves by Auto Bild Sportscars and average resistance by Auto Motor und Sport. On dry handling speed, the two were almost level, and both testers praised Michelin's precise dry steering.
Noise and rolling resistance offer no consistent winner: each tyre led one test in each measure. For a driver choosing between them, the repeated distinction is grip and braking on Goodyear's side, versus measured resistance to aquaplaning on Michelin's.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pilot Sport 4: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 the better tyre?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Pilot Sport 4 not once. 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 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Pilot Sport 4?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 6 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 4 of the 4 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.8/10 for the Pilot Sport 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 229 reviews and the Pilot Sport 4 82% from 358. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 79% for the Pilot Sport 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Pilot Sport 4 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 4.6% 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 131 sizes (17 to 23 inch) and the Pilot Sport 4 in 62 (16 to 20 inch). 45 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 A and C.
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