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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric vs Michelin Primacy MXM4 — Compared (May 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 Goodyear

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

Summer Max Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
151 owner reviews
Dry
90
Wet
87
Snow
–
Comfort
81
Treadwear
71
Handling
78

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Primacy MXM4

All Season Premium Touring tires

Michelin Primacy MXM4 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
63/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
77
Wet
70
Snow
51
Comfort
66
Treadwear
79
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Michelin Primacy MXM4 if treadwear matters most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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 leads by 13
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
90
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
77
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 90 76

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric leads by 17
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
87
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
70
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 87 68

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
–
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
51
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners – 60
Tyre Reviews owners – 50

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric leads by 15
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
81
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
66
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 80 64

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Primacy MXM4 leads by 8
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
71
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
79
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners – 73
Tyre Reviews owners 70 80

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Asymmetric leads by 14
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
78
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
64
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 AsymmetricPrimacy MXM4
Tyre Reviews owners 78 64

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric vs Michelin Primacy MXM4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 AsymmetricMichelin Primacy MXM4
Relative Score 81 72
Dry 90 77
Wet 87 70
Snow – 51
Comfort 81 66
Treadwear 71 79
Handling 78 64

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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 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that excels in wet-weather traction and provides a significant comfort upgrade over many OEM run-flat or performance alternatives. While the majority of users praise its confidence-inspiring grip and handling, a subset of owners reports inconsistent tread life and occasional issues with road noise or tramlining as the tires wear down.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance
  • High levels of dry-road traction and cornering stability
  • Superior ride comfort and reduced road noise compared to OEM run-flats
  • Predictable and progressive handling characteristics at the limit

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread longevity, with some users reporting rapid wear
  • Increased road noise on rough or coarse asphalt surfaces
  • Tendency to tramline or become vague as tread depth decreases
  • Poor performance and lack of grip in near-freezing or snowy conditions

Observations

  • BMW and other performance vehicle owners frequently report that switching from OEM run-flat tires to these Goodyears significantly improves ride quality and steering feedback.
  • Users with high-torque or rear-wheel-drive vehicles noted that while grip is excellent, aggressive driving styles can lead to faster-than-expected rear tire wear.
  • Some owners of larger rim sizes (19-20 inch) reported higher susceptibility to road noise and vibration compared to smaller diameter fitments.
Tire B Michelin Primacy MXM4

The Michelin Primacy MXM4 is generally regarded as a comfort-oriented grand touring tire that excels in ride quality and tread longevity but falls short for performance-minded drivers. While users praise its ability to dampen road vibrations and maintain durability, many report lackluster handling, significant understeer, and underwhelming wet-weather traction when pushed.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration dampening
  • Strong tread life and durability
  • High fuel efficiency
  • Effective resistance to aquaplaning in heavy rain

Cons

  • Mediocre dry grip and handling precision
  • Noticeable understeer when cornering
  • Soft sidewalls that lack steering feedback
  • Increased road noise on certain surfaces

Observations

  • Drivers of high-torque FWD vehicles report significant wheelspin and traction issues in wet conditions.
  • Tesla Model 3 owners noted a decline in handling performance compared to dedicated summer tires, suggesting the tire is better suited for comfort than spirited driving.
  • The tire's run-flat variants are noted for maintaining a surprisingly soft and compliant ride despite their reinforced construction.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric B · Michelin Primacy MXM4
CategorySummer Max Performance tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Tread depth8 - 10/32″—
UTQG240 - 300 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Michelin

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric — better wet, comfort and handling. Pick the Michelin Primacy MXM4 if treadwear matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric scores 87 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric scores 81 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric scores 78 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric scores 90 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
Tire B · Michelin Primacy MXM4

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.