Michelin Pilot Sport 5 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Regarding tyre manufacturing, very few in the world come close to Michelin and Goodyear.

Both premium tyre brands have been innovators in the tyre industry for decades, spearheading the tyre market with some of the most sought-after models out there.

Two flagship tyre models from the brands we will focus on are Michelin’s Pilot Sport 5, and Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, a couple of premium tyres that represent both the brands’ modern tyre development, expertise, and innovation.

This article will lay out what makes these two models so great, describing key features of the tyres and how they fare up against each other.

Pilot Sport 5 Overview

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is a summer tyre model manufactured by Michelin since 2022.

Michelin developed the Pilot Sport 5 with their Dynamic Response Technology, giving the premium tyre model enhanced levels of performance regarding its driving capabilities and steering response.

Braking and cornering is also improved, due to Michelin’s MaxTouch Construction on the tyre. This extends the model’s tread life due evenly distributing forces of acceleration, braking, and cornering.

Michelin have also developed the tyre’s tread design with Michelin’s Dual Sport Tread Design, making the summer tyre model perform efficiently on both dry and wet driving conditions.

Many car brands such as Volkswagen and Porsche have chosen the Pilot Sport 5 to be an Originally Equipped (OE) tyre for their car models since the tyre’s release, further emphasising how highly rated the tyre model is.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 acts as a direct replacement to the Pilot Sport 4.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Overview

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is a premium summer tyre launched by Goodyear in 2022.

Designed for longevity and lower rolling resistance, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is equipped with new resins on its tyre compound, increasing the amount of contact between rubber and tarmac.

Both wet and dry handling performance is enhanced through Goodyear’s innovative technologies.

For dry surface performance, Goodyear’s ‘Dry Stability Plus Technology’ is used for improved responsiveness regarding extreme manoeuvres and more grip on the tyre.

Wet braking performance is heightened through Goodyear’s ‘Wet Braking Pro Technology’, giving the tyre more micro-contact with the surface of the road thus improving the tyre’s grip on wet surfaces.

The Goodyear tyre suits a wide variety of vehicle body styles, such as saloons, hatchbacks, and sports cars.

Goodyear have also developed the tyre model to suit majority of the electric vehicles on the market, which is backed up by factors such as the tyre’s weight figures and torque performances.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 replaced the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 upon its release in 2022.

Tyre Label Ratings

Tyre label ratings are EU regulated rankings of tyre performance. Label ratings will vary between different tyre sizes.

The three main performance categories that label ratings cover are:

Fuel Efficiency – Ranked A to G

Wet Grip – Ranked A to G

Tyre Noise – Ranked with numbers and A to C/Decibels (dB)

Pilot Sport 5 Label Ratings

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 fuel efficiency ratings are C across all tyre sizes.

As well as fuel efficiency ratings being consistent across all tyre sizes, wet grip ratings for the Pilot Sport 5 feature an A ratings across all tyre sizes.

The Pilot Sport 5 features tyre noise level ratings of 72B, with only 285/40 R19 tyres having a noise level rating of 75B.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Label Ratings

Fuel efficiency ratings for the Goodyear tyre model is anywhere between B and D, averaging a C ratings across the different tyre sizes.

Every tyre size available has an A wet grip rating, and noise levels range 69A and 71B.

Michelin Pilot Sport 5 Awards

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has received various awards, recognitions, and tyre test successes since its release.

At the DriverReviews Customer Choice Awards in 2023, the Pilot Sport 5 gathered two great recognitions – the tyre model was rated as “Highly Recommended” in the ‘Best Tyres for Hot Hatches’ category, and “Commended” in the ‘Best Tyres for Large Family Cars’ category.

Ahead of the Pilot Sport 5’s global launch, the tyre received ‘Contemporary Good Design’ awards at the Red Dot Awards in 2021.

In the short life of the model, the tyre has gathered some noticeable honours, with the tyre set to achieve more in the coming years.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Awards

Much like the Pilot Sport 5, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has received honours and tyre test wins since its launch.

In 2023, the Goodyear model was awarded with one of its greatest achievements to date, with the model finish first or joint first in 10 of 12 tyre tests, competing with 49 other tyre models. This was in the Auto Bild 2023 summer tyre test, leading to the tyre being awarded with ‘AutoBild’s Eco-Master’ title.

As well as the Pilot Sport 5, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 found success in the ‘Best Tyres for Hot Hatches’, being “Commended” in the specific category.

Auto Express also labelled the Goodyear model a recommended tyre in its first test in 2022.

Customer Reviews

Our customer review system is powered by DriverReviews, giving our customers an opportunity to review their previously purchased tyre model.

The categories are broken down as follows:

• Overall ratings
• Would the customer buy the tyres again
• Does the car feel better to drive
• Were the tyres value for money

Pilot Sport 5 Customer Reviews

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.7/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.7/5
• The car feels better to drive – 4.4/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.2/5

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Customer Reviews

• Overall rating of my tyres – 4.6/5
• I would buy the same tyres again – 4.5/5
• The car feels better to drive – 4.3/5
• The tyres were value for money – 4.3/5

Pilot Sport 5 Common Tyre Sizes

• 225/40 R18
• 245/35 R18
• 205/40 R17

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Common Tyre Sizes

• 225/40 R18
• 235/35 R19
• 225/45 R17

Pilot Sport 5 Common Car Models

• BMW 1 Series
• Ford Fiesta ST
• BMW 3 Series

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Common Car Models

• BMW 1 Series
• Volkswagen Golf GTI
• SEAT Leon

Price Ranges

Prices for both tyre models will vary between different tyre sizes.

The Michelin Pilot Sport 5 has prices ranging from £113.69 to £298.28.*

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 prices range from £95.50 to £277.00.*

*Please note, prices for all tyre models may fluctuate in time, with outlined prices being from the date of writing (26/02/2024).