67
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
67/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 — 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
84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
74/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
420 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport if noise matters 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)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | 81 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 88 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 91 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 95% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 84% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 40 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Zeon 4XS Sport leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 80 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 90 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 54 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Zeon 4XS Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 85 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 84 |
| Dry | 77 | 85 |
| Wet | 70 | 89 |
| Snow | – | 60 |
| Comfort | 66 | 95 |
| Noise | 80 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 54 | 80 |
| Handling | 63 | 85 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Tire A
84
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #7/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | -2.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 99% #2/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -0.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% #6/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 98% #2/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | -8.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | 99% #4/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 3% #29/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | 33% #3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -29.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #10/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 94% #4/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -1.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 93% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -9.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | -3.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport is generally regarded as a high-performance SUV tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering impressive noise suppression and ride comfort. While many users praise its handling characteristics, there is a consistent consensus regarding its accelerated tread wear and occasional reports of manufacturing inconsistencies.
Pros
- Excellent wet weather traction and braking performance
- Superior cabin quietness and low road noise
- Strong dry grip and confident handling on winding roads
- High level of ride comfort suitable for premium SUVs
Cons
- Faster than average tread wear rates
- Reports of vibration issues potentially linked to balancing or manufacturing defects
- Perceived lack of sidewall stiffness under heavy cornering loads
Observations
- Users driving premium SUVs, such as the Mercedes GLC, highlight the tire's quietness as a standout feature.
- Drivers on rural, winding roads report high confidence in braking and cornering stability.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 is widely regarded as a high-performance summer tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering a significant improvement in ride comfort and noise levels over many OEM and run-flat alternatives. While most users praise its confidence-inspiring handling and daily drivability, a subset of enthusiasts notes that its softer sidewall construction can lead to a less precise steering feel compared to stiffer, more track-focused competitors.
Pros
- Exceptional wet and dry traction
- Superior ride comfort and low road noise
- Effective rim protection design
- Strong value-to-performance ratio
- Excellent braking performance
Cons
- Soft sidewalls can feel 'spongy' or imprecise during aggressive cornering
- Rapid tread wear reported by spirited drivers
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage from potholes
- Performance drop-off as tread depth decreases
Observations
- Users replacing factory run-flat tires on BMW and other luxury vehicles report a transformative improvement in ride quality and reduced tramlining.
- Drivers of high-torque, front-wheel-drive vehicles note significant improvements in traction and reduced wheel hop compared to previous tires.
- Some users on larger rim diameters (18-19 inch) report increased noise and vulnerability to sidewall damage on poor road surfaces.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 10 |
| Rim diameters | — | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 - 300 AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall - Raised Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Cooper
84
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 — better comfort, treadwear and handling. Pick the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 95 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 80 vs 54 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 85 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 scores 89 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2
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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.