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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 vs Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 — 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.

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
10 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
80
Snow
80
Comfort
78
Noise
–
Treadwear
76
Handling
69

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
42/100
Owner ratings
Dry
74
Wet
66
Snow
46
Comfort
76
Noise
73
Treadwear
66
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle LS-2 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 if handling 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 1
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
75
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
74
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tire Rack owners 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 –
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 14
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
66
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tire Rack owners 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 89 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 34
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
80
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
46
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tire Rack owners 41 –
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –
SimpleTire owners 83 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 2
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
78
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
76
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tire Rack owners 67 –
Tyre Reviews owners 78 –
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
–
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
73
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
SimpleTire owners 87 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle LS-2 leads by 10
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
76
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
66
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tire Rack owners 59 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –
SimpleTire owners 82 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Energy MXV4 S8 leads by 4
A — Goodyear Eagle LS-2
69
B — Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
73
Why this score
SourceEagle LS-2Energy MXV4 S8
Tyre Reviews owners 69 –

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 vs Michelin Energy MXV4 S8: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle LS-2Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
Relative Score 77 67
Dry 75 74
Wet 80 66
Snow 80 46
Comfort 78 76
Noise – 73
Treadwear 76 66
Handling 69 73

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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 LS-2

The Goodyear Eagle LS2 receives a mixed reception, with users frequently divided between its impressive tread longevity and its tendency to become noisy as the tire wears. While many owners appreciate the comfortable ride and decent all-season capability, others report concerns regarding dry and wet traction, particularly under acceleration.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • High level of ride comfort
  • Effective rim protection design
  • Good performance in light snow and slush

Cons

  • Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
  • Susceptibility to cupping
  • Inconsistent traction during acceleration in wet or dry conditions
  • Soft sidewalls may feel less precise than dedicated summer tires

Observations

  • Users with high-performance vehicles like the BMW X6M and F10 M-Sport reported surprisingly high mileage and satisfactory wear rates.
  • Drivers transitioning from dedicated summer tires (e.g., Bridgestone S01) noted a marked improvement in ride comfort and noise reduction.
Tire B Michelin Energy MXV4 S8

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle LS-2 B · Michelin Energy MXV4 S8
Sizes available15—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth9 - 12/32″—
UTQG360 - 400 A A - B—
SidewallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band—
Max pressure44 - 51 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Michelin

Winner: Goodyear Eagle LS-2 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 80 vs 46 on snow.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 80 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle LS-2 scores 76 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 scores 73 vs 69 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle LS-2
Tire B · Michelin Energy MXV4 S8

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.