84
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate vs Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT — 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
Tire B
Goodyear
Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT
44
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
21/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — better noise, treadwear 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
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 31
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 65 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 45
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 60
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 52
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 84 | 44 |
| Dry | 88 | 64 |
| Wet | 89 | 51 |
| Snow | 61 | 30 |
| Comfort | 85 | 40 |
| Noise | 100 | 40 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 28 |
| Handling | 83 | 62 |
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Headline score
84
/ 100
Tire A
44
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement handling and sporty steering response
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Reliable wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance for many users
- Competitive pricing compared to premium segment rivals
Cons
- Reports of significant road noise, described by some as intrusive
- Inconsistent tread life and potential for uneven wear
- Polarizing performance in snow and ice conditions
- Occasional quality control issues, such as tires going out of round or broken belts
Observations
- Tesla Model 3 Performance owners have utilized these as a lighter-weight, year-round alternative to stock 20-inch summer setups.
- Users driving heavier sedans like the Nissan Maxima have reported higher cabin noise levels compared to other vehicle segments.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 37 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
84
/ 100
Goodyear
44
/ 100
Goodyear
Winner: Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — better noise, treadwear and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 100 vs 40 on noise.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 80 vs 28 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 85 vs 40 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 89 vs 51 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle RS-A EMT
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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.