Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Michelin Primacy 5
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 82% · 62
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Primacy 5 once. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry; the Primacy 5 had 13.1% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you care most about dry braking, sharper steering and a more performance-oriented feel (with generally strong wet results). Choose the Michelin Primacy 5 if you prioritise low fuel consumption, comfort, and long service life-and if you want a calmer, more predictable tyre in cooler/variable wet conditions even if it gives up some sporty precision.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Stronger dry braking across all shared tests (wins 3/3; e.g., 33.2 m vs 34.8 m in Auto Zeitung 2026)
- More precise, sporty handling with higher subjective dry/wet handling scores (e.g., 30 vs 22 dry; 35 vs 27 wet in Auto Zeitung)
- Very strong wet performance in two tests, including aquaplaning and wet lap times (wins curved aquaplaning and straight aquaplaning in Al Volante; wet braking win in Auto Zeitung and Al Volante)
Where the Primacy 5 is stronger
- Consistently lower rolling resistance in all shared tests (wins 3/3; up to ~19.5% better in Al Volante: 7.0 vs 8.7 kg/t)
- Comfort and refinement edge (best comfort score in Auto Zeitung: 10 vs 6; strong subjective noise result in the combined test)
- Very strong longevity signals (best predicted wear and lowest abrasion in Auto Zeitung: 50,000 km and 0.076 mm/1000 km)
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 Primacy 5 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Primacy 5 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 2 | 1 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 5 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 0 |
| Wet13 measurements | 8 | 5 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Value5 measurements | 0 | The Primacy 5 had 13.1% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 5 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.9 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 62 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 4 points | 82% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 5 points | 78% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Primacy 5 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +6.1% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 43 sizes made in both | 88 |
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 3 tests, 2025 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 | Primacy 5 |
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| 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 7 | P4 of 7 | |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | P11 of 14 | P1 of 14 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Primacy 5
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. 7 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
Primacy 5
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
Primacy 5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Primacy 5 82% from 62. 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 | Primacy 5 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 35.07 | 3.5% | 36.33 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 61.4 | 1.8% | 62.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 18.2% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 40.27 | = | 40.73 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 86.74 | 0.3% | 87.17 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.6% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 14.1 | 4.7% | 14.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 80.2 | 0.9% | 80.93 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 91.8 | 3.8% | 88.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 66.7% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 69.4 | 0.4 dB | 69.8 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 49,500 | 1% | 50,000 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.28 | 13.1% | 7.18 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 0.08 | 2.6% | 0.08 | 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 Primacy 5 8.8 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Primacy 5 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 62 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 77 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 76 | ||
| 69 | Value | 92 | ||
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 | Primacy 5 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 7.8 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 9.1 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.4 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Primacy 5 82% from 62. 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 Primacy 5
- 82%from 62 reviews
- 78%would buy again
- 378,963 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin Primacy 5 highly (82% average), most often praising its notably comfortable, refined ride and strong wet-weather confidence. Around three quarters of reviewers mention noise, and while many find it very quiet, a sizeable minority report intrusive droning on certain road surfaces. Grip and efficiency are commonly highlighted as strengths (especially in the wet and for rolling resistance), but around one in five owners feel it sacrifices dry handling and steering precision compared with sportier alternatives.
- Very comfortable, smooth ride quality
- Low road noise for a touring tyre (especially at speed)
- Strong wet grip and reassuring wet traction
- Low rolling resistance / good efficiency
- Can be noisy or drone on rougher road surfaces
- Soft, less confident dry handling in corners
- Less direct steering feel / reduced precision
Summarised by AI from 62 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 62 Primacy 5 reviewsThe tires are very silent and comfortable. Despite this they are very grippy in the dry and wet and give a good feedback. Driven in 40+ degrees in summer until now in rainy 5 degrees autumn and they make the drive 100% secure.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 88 of the Primacy 5, 43 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Primacy 5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 88 sizes, 16 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 43 sizes 205/45 R17205/50 R17205/55 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17245/45 R17215/50 R18and 31 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | B88%C12% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 70-72 dB B95%A5% |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Michelin Primacy 4+ (2022) |
| 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) | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Primacy 5 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 6.1% 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 very different takes on a modern premium summer tyre against each other: the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (a max-performance, sporty-focused tyre) and the Michelin Primacy 5 (a premium-touring tyre designed around efficiency, comfort and long life). The test data reflects that design brief split very clearly-Goodyear generally chases grip, braking and steering precision, while Michelin prioritises rolling resistance, refinement and wear rate.
Across three shared professional tests (235/45 R18, 225/55 R18 and 225/45 R17), the Goodyear most consistently leads on dry braking and driver-facing dynamics, often placing higher overall (2nd vs 6th in Auto Zeitung 2026; 2nd vs 4th in Al Volante 2025). However, the Michelin shows a stronger “daily driver” case with class-leading rolling resistance in every shared test, plus comfort/noise strengths-and it also demonstrates that, in the right conditions and scoring systems, it can be the outright winner (1st overall in the combined summer/all-season test).
Conclusion
If your priority is confident, sporty performance-especially on dry roads-the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more convincing choice. It wins dry braking in all three shared tests (e.g., 33.2 m vs 34.8 m in Auto Zeitung 2026; 36.9 m vs 38.2 m in Al Volante 2025) and is repeatedly praised for precision and responsiveness. It also posts strong wet results in two of the three datasets, including excellent aquaplaning and competitive wet braking/handling (Auto Zeitung: 56.2 m vs 59.6 m wet braking).
If your priority is efficiency, comfort and long-distance ownership costs, the Michelin Primacy 5 makes the stronger case. It has decisively lower rolling resistance every time (e.g., 6.8 vs 8.1 kg/t in Auto Zeitung; 7.0 vs 8.7 kg/t in Al Volante), strong predicted wear (50,000 km vs 49,500 km in Auto Zeitung) and tends to score higher for comfort and subjective refinement. Crucially, the Michelin also shows a higher ceiling in cooler/wet-leaning evaluation: in the combined test it beats Goodyear on wet braking (33.0 m vs 35.2 m) and wins overall, while the Goodyear is criticised for abrupt loss of grip on cool wet surfaces.
Practical takeaway: pick the Goodyear if you want a more engaging, confidence-inspiring tyre for brisk driving and strong dry performance; pick the Michelin if your day-to-day reality is motorway mileage, fuel economy, comfort-and especially if you want a calmer, more predictable tyre in variable/cooler wet conditions.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Primacy 5: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Michelin Primacy 5 the better tyre?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 2 times and the Primacy 5 once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Primacy 5 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Primacy 5?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 8 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 5 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Primacy 5 had 13.1% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 9.1/10 for the Primacy 5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 8.4/10 for the Primacy 5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Primacy 5 82% from 62. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 78% for the Primacy 5.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Primacy 5 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 6.1% 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 Primacy 5 in 88 (16 to 22 inch). 43 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 Primacy 5 A and B.
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