Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Across multiple 2023-2025 tests, overall results are neck-and-neck (five overall wins each, three ties), but they get there via different strengths. Expect the Goodyear to feel sharper and cost less to run over time, and the Michelin to deliver stronger deep-water security and consistently short wet braking.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been fourteen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | six | |
| Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | five | |
| three draws in three tests | ||
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-test value and mileage in multiple tests (up to ~30% lower cost/1,000 km)
- Frequent wins in dry handling and dry braking; sporty steering precision
- Lowest cabin noise in most comparisons; often quieter by 2-4 dB
- Competitive rolling resistance and strong wet handling balance
- Outstanding wet braking and aquaplaning resistance across sizes
- Consistently strong overall test placements in large fields
- Refined, stable road manners with precise steering feel
- Very good tread life with low abrasion in several tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre 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 0.61% less distance than the Michelin Pilot Sport 5.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from six tyre 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.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Fun
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Fun: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 stopped the vehicle in 1.11% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Braking - Cool
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from six tyre 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.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from three tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from ten tyre 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.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tyre 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.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from five tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre 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.
Best In Subj. Noise: Michelin Pilot Sport 5
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre 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.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from two tyre 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.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from five tyre 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.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from five tyre 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.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre 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.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from nine tyre 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.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 performed equally well in abrasion tests.
Best In Abrasion: Both tyres performed equally well
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 very highly overall, most often praising its strong dry and especially wet grip, short braking distances, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also report a comfortable, refined ride for a UHP tyre with good value versus Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring downsides are faster-than-expected tread wear for some users and noticeable roar/rumble on rough asphalt, with a smaller but repeated theme of softer sidewalls or slightly numb turn-in/understeer compared with sharper alternatives.
Based on 174 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Driver Reviews
Across 89 reviews, the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is widely described as an excellent all-round UHP summer tyre with standout wet performance, strong dry grip, and high driver confidence at speed. Many drivers also praise its comfort/refinement and generally low road noise versus rival sporty tyres, with a large portion reporting very good tread life for the category. The most repeated drawback is a less engaging steering feel (softer sidewalls, mild understeer, and reduced feedback) compared with sharper alternatives like Pilot Sport 4S/Continental SportContact 7, while price is a smaller but recurring complaint.
Based on 97 reviews with an average rating of 85%
I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.
I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tyres possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.
I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
Choose the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 if you prioritise wet-weather confidence, deep-water stability, and premium road feel. Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the sharper steering/traction balance in the dry, quieter cabins, and the stronger long-term value through lower purchase price and slower wear. The practical takeaway: fair-weather enthusiasts and high-milers will likely be happiest on the Goodyear; frequent rain-belt drivers will prefer the Michelin.
Key Differences
- Dry performance: Goodyear leads most dry handling/braking metrics (8 dry handling wins vs 1 for Michelin; 7-4 in dry braking).
- Wet braking/aquaplaning: Michelin generally superior (8 wet braking wins; 6-3 in straight aqua; 5-2 in curved aqua).
- Noise: Goodyear is markedly quieter (9 noise wins vs 0).
- Value/price: Goodyear often cheaper to buy and to run (multiple tests show 20-30% better cost/1,000 km).
- Wear/longevity: Both strong, but leadership swings by test; Michelin often lower abrasion, Goodyear often higher mileage totals.
- Rolling resistance: Slight edge to Goodyear overall (5-3 in category wins), though close and size-dependent.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre 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 tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre 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 tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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