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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — 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.

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Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Summer Max Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
94/100
20 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
250 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
90
Snow
52
Comfort
82
Noise
72
Treadwear
79
Handling
88

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
85
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
88
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 85 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
85
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
90
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 85 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
52

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
75
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
82
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 75 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
72
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 29
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
50
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
79
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Tyre Reviews owners 50 79

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 13
A — Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
75
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
88
Why this score
SourcePotenza RE960AS Pole PositionEagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Tyre Reviews owners 75 88
DriverReviews owners – 88

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole PositionGoodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Relative Score 73 85
Dry 85 88
Wet 85 90
Snow – 52
Comfort 75 82
Noise – 72
Treadwear 50 79
Handling 75 88

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position

The Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position is highly regarded for its exceptional wet-weather performance and precise dry handling characteristics. While it offers a confident, planted feel in rain and dry conditions, users report that it lacks the necessary traction for effective winter driving in heavy snow environments.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Precise cornering feedback and handling
  • Solid, planted feel in dry conditions
  • Lack of vague or slushy steering response

Cons

  • Poor performance in snow and winter conditions
  • Limited capability for high-horsepower vehicles in cold climates

Observations

  • High-horsepower vehicles, such as the 400bhp Jaguar S-Type R, may find the tire's winter limitations particularly pronounced.
Tire B Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is widely regarded as a top-tier, high-performance all-rounder that excels in both wet and dry conditions. Users frequently praise its predictable handling, strong grip, and excellent value compared to more expensive competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport series. While most owners report high satisfaction, some note concerns regarding road noise and inconsistent tread life depending on driving style and vehicle weight.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip
  • Predictable and confidence-inspiring handling at the limit
  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Strong braking performance
  • Good rim protection features

Cons

  • Noticeable road noise on certain surfaces
  • Tread life can be inconsistent, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Stiffer sidewalls can lead to a harsher ride on rough roads
  • Occasional reports of quality control issues like balancing difficulties

Observations

  • Users transitioning from run-flat tires to the Asymmetric 5 consistently report a massive improvement in ride comfort and steering feel.
  • Drivers of heavier or high-torque vehicles (e.g., 300hp+ sedans) report faster tread wear, though many still praise the tire's ability to manage power delivery.
  • Some users on lower-profile setups (18-20 inch) noted increased road noise and sensitivity to road imperfections compared to smaller, higher-profile configurations.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
CategoryAll Season Ultra High Performance tiresSummer Max Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—16
Rim diameters—18″ – 21″
Tread depth—7 - 9/32″
UTQG—300 - 500 A - AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Goodyear

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 79 vs 50 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 88 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 82 vs 75 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 90 vs 85 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Potenza RE960AS Pole Position
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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.