Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 - Test Results
Test Statistics
21
Tests Completed4th
Average Position1st
Best Result8th
Worst ResultPerformance Analysis
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 delivers a broadly balanced summer performance with frequent top-tier finishes early in its lifecycle and solid efficiency. Across 21 summer tests it averages a competitive 4.5th, including multiple podiums and wins (Sport Auto 2016: 1/8; Test World 2016: 3/13 with best wet braking; Auto Bild SUV 2017: 1/10; several 2nd places). Its recurring strengths are short dry stops, stable wet handling, and class-leading or near-class-leading rolling resistance. However, against newer rivals it trends mid-pack in later tests and shows recurring weaknesses in wet braking relative to the very best, plus average-to-poor subjective comfort/noise. As a reference summer tyre in the 2024 Sport Auto all-season test it dominated dry metrics but was understandably poor on snow and weak in wet braking versus all-season peers.
Patterns show: consistently strong dry braking, competitive wet handling/aquaplaning resistance, and excellent efficiency; offset by intermittent wet braking deficits and middling subjective handling/comfort. Awards and podium density support an above-average overall standing for a previous-generation UHP tyre.
Performance Strengths
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Dry Performance
Strong
Details
• 1st place dry braking and dry handling in 2024 Sport Auto All Season reference test (35.3 m; 101.2 km/h)
• Dry braking top results across summer tests: 2nd/9 in 2017 Auto Bild (36.1 m, +0.8% from best); strong placements in multiple 2017/2018 tests
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Wet Handling & Aquaplaning
Moderate
Details
• 2nd/6 wet handling in 2018 EVO (+0.2% from best) and 1st in subjective wet handling
• Strong aquaplaning: 2nd/8 straight and curved in 2024 Sport Auto reference (+2.3% and +1.5% from best)
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Rolling Resistance / Efficiency
Strong
Details
• 1st/9 rolling resistance in 2017 Auto Bild (8.39 kg/t)
• 2nd/6 rolling resistance in 2018 EVO (+0.5% from best); praised in 2016 GTU for excellent RR
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Overall Balance / Awards
Strong
Details
• 1st/10 overall in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Test
• Podiums: 2/14 in 2016 GTU, 1/8 in 2016 Sport Auto, 3/13 in 2016 Test World, 2/9 in 2016 EVO, 2/10 in 2017 Sport Auto UHP/Track
Performance Weaknesses
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Wet Braking
Strong
Details
• 8th/11 in 2018 AMS (+11.3% from best)
• 7th/9 in 2017 EVO (+8.4% from best); multiple mid-pack results in 2017-2018 tests
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Subjective Comfort/Noise
Moderate
Details
• 3rd/3 comfort and noise in 2019 comparison (+20% comfort gap; +2.2 dB)
• Noise 9th/11 in 2018 AMS (+2%)
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Dry Handling Consistency vs Rivals
Moderate
Details
• 3rd/3 dry handling in 2019 comparison (+2.4%); 7th/9 dry handling in 2017 EVO (+1.5%)
• Mid-pack dry handling placements in several 2017-2018 tests despite strong braking
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Winter/Snow Capability (as summer reference)
Minor
Details
• 2024 Sport Auto All Season: last in snow braking/traction/handling (+71-117% from best) as expected for a summer tyre
• Not scored overall; context limits applicability but highlights seasonal limitation
Performance Over Time
Test History
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 VS Asymmetric 3 VS Continental PremiumContact 6 - In depth test
2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
2018 EVO UUHP Tyre Test
2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Rolling Resistance
2017 Car and Driver UHP Tyre Test
2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Handling
Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Dry Braking
Wet Braking
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
2016 EVO Summer Performance Tyre Test
2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 6