Tested 23 times by independent publications, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 has taken 8 test wins with an average finish of 3rd. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 78% of the field across 20 tests; its weakest is Rolling Resistance, at 51% across 15 tests.
2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test P5 of 10
The Asym 5 had a balanced performance in the we and dry but had a very high rolling resistance.
Where the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tyres. Field beaten is the share of the other tyres it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 20 | P3.8 of 14.1 | 66% | - |
| Dry Handling | 16 | P4.7 of 10.5 | 57% | 1 |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 9 | P3.1 of 7.8 | 66% | 2 |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 20 | P3.2 of 14.1 | 78% | 6 |
| Wet Handling | 16 | P3.2 of 10.5 | 76% | 2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 8 | P2.1 of 7.5 | 83% | 5 |
| Wet Circle | 3 | P3.3 of 8.7 | 68% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 18 | P4.1 of 10.4 | 73% | 4 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4 | P2.8 of 11.8 | 87% | 2 |
| Off road | ||||
| Gravel Handling | 1 | P5 of 10 | 56% | - |
| Gravel Traction | 1 | P3 of 10 | 78% | - |
| Grass Traction | 1 | P1 of 10 | 100% | 1 |
| Mud Traction | 1 | P4 of 10 | 67% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 10 | P3.1 of 9.1 | 80% | 5 |
| Subj. Noise | 2 | P1 of 8 | 100% | 2 |
| Noise | 13 | P6.2 of 11.5 | 55% | 1 |
| Tyre Weight | 1 | P1 of 10 | 100% | 1 |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 3 | P1.3 of 18.7 | 98% | 2 |
| Value | 2 | P7 of 20 | 68% | - |
| Rolling Resistance Weak | 15 | P6.1 of 11.3 | 51% | 1 |
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental Premium Contact 6
17 shared: 9 ahead, 6 behind
Compare with Premium Contact 6 |
17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 60% |
 Nokian PowerProof
15 shared: 12 ahead, 3 behind
|
15 | 12 | 3 | - | 80% |
 Falken Azenis FK510
11 shared: 11 ahead, 0 behind
|
11 | 11 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4
11 shared: 5 ahead, 5 behind
Compare with Pilot Sport 4 |
11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 50% |
 Toyo Proxes Sport
10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind
|
10 | 10 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2
10 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind
|
10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 89% |
 Bridgestone Turanza T005
10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind
|
10 | 8 | 2 | - | 80% |
 Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
9 shared: 8 ahead, 1 behind
|
9 | 8 | 1 | - | 89% |
 Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3
9 shared: 7 ahead, 2 behind
|
9 | 7 | 2 | - | 78% |
 Pirelli P Zero PZ4
8 shared: 5 ahead, 3 behind
|
8 | 5 | 3 | - | 63% |
 Maxxis Victra Sport 5
7 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 100% |
 Maxxis Premitra HP5
6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind
|
6 | 6 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Apollo Aspire XP
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Dynaxer UHP
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Sava Intensa UHP 2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Nexen N Fera Sport SU2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Fulda SportControl 2
5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind
|
5 | 5 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kumho Ecsta PS71
5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind
|
5 | 4 | 1 | - | 80% |
 Firestone RoadHawk
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
4 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0% |
The same record for the tyre it replaced and the tyre that replaced it.
| Tyre | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Predecessor | 21 | 2 | 4th | 58% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 This tyre | 23 | 8 | 3rd | 76% |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Successor | 32 | 8 | 3rd | 78% |
Drawn from 23 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.
Across 23 summer tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 delivers consistently high all-round performance with a clear emphasis on wet grip and balanced handling. It scores frequent podiums and multiple wins (e.g., 1/14 in 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP, 1/11 in 2020 AMS, 1/20 in 2020 Auto Bild, 1/10 and 1/8 in SUV tests), averaging a strong 2.6 overall. Wet braking/handling and aquaplaning resistance are recurring highlights, and longevity is excellent in the tests reporting wear.
Primary weaknesses are rolling resistance and price, which repeatedly place mid-to-lower in class, and occasional average dry lap performance versus the very best UHP rivals. Still, its breadth of capability and award pattern make it one of the segment's most dependable options.
very high aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Very high aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test (2021)
Good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet roads, good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021)
high aquaplaning safety- 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test (2020)
A very wall balanced tyre with excellent handling in the dry, forgiving and still sporty in the dry, low rolling resistance, high driving stability and good comfort- 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet roads, good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021)
sporty handling in the dry and wet, very short wet braking, very high aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good handling in the dry- 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test (2020)
Good dry handling- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (2020)
balanced handling behavior in the wet- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet roads, good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021)
sporty handling in the dry and wet, very short wet braking, very high aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good balance and easy to control- 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)
Good natured and easy to control in the wet- 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test (2020)
very short wet braking- 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
short wet and dry braking distances- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Good handling and short braking distances on dry and wet roads, good aquaplaning resistance- 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021)
short braking distances- 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (2020)
short braking distances- 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test (2019)
Top marks in the wet and dry, plus low rolling resistance means the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this test- 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test (2021)
good grip and balanced handling behavior in the wet- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Excellent in the wet, ahead of all the competition- 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test (2020)
high levels of grip in the wet- 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test (2020)
good wet performance- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (2020)
Not a very dynamic steering response, higher noise levels- 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Steering not as sharp as the Bridgestone- 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test (2020)
Slightly slower to steer- 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test (2020)
lack of steering feel- 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test (2019)
Slight loss of steering feedback in really high speed cornering- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 VS Asymmetric 3 VS Continental PremiumContact 6 - In depth test (2019)
had a very high rolling resistance- 2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test (2021)
High rolling resistance- 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (2021)
High rolling resistance- 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test (2020)
High rolling resistance- 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test (2019)
slightly higher fuel use than best on test- 2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test (2019)
Not a very dynamic steering response, higher noise levels- 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Average external noise- 2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Slight understeer balance in the dry- 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (2021)
Slight oversteer during wet handling- 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test (2019)
Every tester write-up on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (20 tests) and 222 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
The Asym 5 had a balanced performance in the we and dry but had a very high rolling resistance.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is a tyre with almost no weaknesses, it has excellent grip in the dry and wet, sporty handling, excellent aquaplaning resistance and low rolling resistance.
Recommended.
The Asymmetric 5 is sporty and comfortable for every day safety in any weather.
Top marks in the wet and dry, plus low rolling resistance means the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 wins this test.
Top performer with top liability and low rolling resistance.
Very good - when water appeared on the track, the goodyear dominated.
Very good - Top-performances on all surfaces.
Exemplary.
Highly Recommended
An unusually poor result for the Asym5, with a lack of steering feel and grip in the dry and wet testing.
Like the Falken, good in the dry and wet but slightly higher fuel use than best on test.
Exemplary.
An excellent balanced tyre and a good step over the previous Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.
Test winner.
Highly recommended.
Highly Recommended.
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