75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
86 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 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.
VS
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
94/100
20 professional tests
User signal (40%)
86/100
250 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if noise and snow matter most to you.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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 5 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Tire Rack owners | 89 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
SP Sport Maxx GT leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 70 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | SP Sport Maxx GT | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 88 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 80 |
| Dry | 87 | 88 |
| Wet | 70 | 90 |
| Snow | 70 | 52 |
| Comfort | 71 | 82 |
| Noise | 95 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 79 |
| Handling | 72 | 88 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
75
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT is a polarizing ultra-high-performance summer tire that excels in dry-weather handling and steering feedback but receives highly inconsistent feedback regarding wet-weather safety and tread longevity. While many users praise its quiet ride and stability on premium sedans, a significant portion of the user base reports poor traction in wet or cold conditions and premature sidewall degradation.
Pros
- Exceptional dry-weather grip and cornering stability
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality for a performance tire
- Strong steering feedback and predictable handling characteristics
- Attractive aesthetic design with effective rim protection
Cons
- Significant loss of traction and aquaplaning risk in wet or cold conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with many reports of rapid wear or premature inner sidewall failure
- High price point relative to competitors with similar or better performance
- Susceptibility to tramlining and harshness on poor road surfaces
Observations
- Users with high-horsepower AWD vehicles (Audi Quattro, etc.) generally report better satisfaction with the tire's performance than those with high-torque RWD sports cars.
- Owners of larger, heavier vehicles (Audi A7, BMW 6-series) frequently report issues with sidewall integrity and inner-edge wear.
- The tire is noted to be particularly unsuitable for winter or near-freezing temperatures, with multiple reports of it becoming brittle and losing all traction.
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 · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 5 | 16 |
| Rim diameters | 20″ – 21″ | 18″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 7 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 300 - 500 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Dunlop
80
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 — better wet, handling and treadwear. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if noise and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 95 vs 72 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 90 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 70 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 88 vs 72 on handling.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
More comparisons
Also compared with
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT also compared with
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 also compared with
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.