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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Falken FK453 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.

Tire A Falken

Falken FK453

Summer Max Performance tires

Falken FK453 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
65/100
30 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
70
Snow
–
Comfort
69
Noise
–
Treadwear
60
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
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 handling, wet and treadwear. 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 11
A — Falken FK453
77
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
88
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 77 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 20
A — Falken FK453
70
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
90
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 89
Tyre Reviews owners 70 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken FK453
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
52

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 13
A — Falken FK453
69
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
82
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 69 80

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Falken FK453
–
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
72
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Professional tests (TWG score) – 72

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 19
A — Falken FK453
60
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
79
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Tyre Reviews owners 60 79

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 leads by 28
A — Falken FK453
60
B — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
88
Why this score
SourceFK453Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Tyre Reviews owners 60 88
DriverReviews owners – 88

Scores at a glance

Falken FK453 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFalken FK453Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Relative Score 67 85
Dry 77 88
Wet 70 90
Snow – 52
Comfort 69 82
Noise – 72
Treadwear 60 79
Handling 60 88

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Falken FK453

The Falken FK453 presents a polarizing experience for drivers, often viewed as a budget-friendly alternative to premium brands that delivers strong dry grip but inconsistent performance in other areas. While some users praise its handling and value, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with rapid tread wear, harsh ride quality, and unpredictable stability at higher speeds.

Pros

  • Strong dry weather traction and cornering grip
  • Competitive price point offering good value for money
  • Aesthetically pleasing sidewall design
  • Effective wet weather performance for many users

Cons

  • Rapid and uneven tread wear, particularly on rear axles
  • Harsh ride quality and high road noise
  • Unstable handling characteristics at high speeds
  • Inconsistent performance compared to premium competitors like Michelin

Observations

  • Users with high-performance rear-wheel-drive vehicles frequently reported premature tread wear and traction control intervention.
  • Drivers of luxury saloons and vehicles with sport-tuned suspensions noted a significant increase in cabin noise and a 'thudding' sensation over road imperfections.
  • Some users noted that the tire's stiff sidewall construction led to twitchy steering and instability on uneven road surfaces.
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 · Falken FK453 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
CategorySummer Max 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?

Falken

Goodyear

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

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 88 vs 60 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 90 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 79 vs 60 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scores 82 vs 69 on comfort.

Tire A · Falken FK453
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.