74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Firestone WeatherGrip vs Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
27/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better noise, comfort and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
WeatherGrip leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 96 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 90 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WeatherGrip leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 57 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 94 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 95 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
WeatherGrip leads by 40
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | 51 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 92 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
WeatherGrip leads by 57
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT leads by 42
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 79 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 40 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | WeatherGrip | Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Firestone WeatherGrip | Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 63 |
| Dry | 91 | 74 |
| Wet | 82 | 56 |
| Snow | 95 | – |
| Comfort | 87 | 47 |
| Noise | 92 | 35 |
| Treadwear | 40 | 82 |
| Handling | 73 | 76 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
63
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Firestone WeatherGrip is widely regarded as a capable all-weather tire that excels in snow and winter-like conditions, offering a high level of confidence for year-round use. However, users frequently report concerns regarding premature tread wear and elevated road noise, suggesting that while the tire performs well in inclement weather, its longevity may not meet expectations for high-mileage drivers.
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
- Reliable performance in varied all-season climates
- High level of ride comfort on uneven road surfaces
Cons
- Significantly faster-than-expected tread wear
- Noticeable road noise during highway and city driving
- Performance in wet conditions is considered average compared to competitors
Observations
- Users on older vehicles, such as a 1999 Honda Accord, noted that the tire's road noise is particularly intrusive in the cabin.
- Drivers of AWD vehicles like the Subaru Forester expressed disappointment that the tire failed to meet its advertised mileage warranty.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Firestone WeatherGrip | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 49 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 640 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Firestone
63
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Firestone WeatherGrip — better noise, comfort and wet. Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT if treadwear and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 92 vs 35 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT scores 82 vs 40 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 87 vs 47 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Firestone WeatherGrip scores 82 vs 56 on wet.
Tire A · Firestone WeatherGrip
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2 EMT
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.