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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season 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 Sport All-Season

Ultra High Performance All Season tire

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
2,402 owner reviews
Dry
95
Wet
92
Snow
68
Comfort
92
Noise
92
Treadwear
89
Handling
96

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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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
Noise
Treadwear
79
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — better handling, comfort and wet. 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 Sport All-Season leads by 18
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
95
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
77
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners 91 88
Tyre Reviews owners 88 76
SimpleTire owners 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 22
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
70
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners 84 85
Tyre Reviews owners 83 68
SimpleTire owners 87

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 17
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
68
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
51
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners 68 60
Tyre Reviews owners 59 50
SimpleTire owners 76

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 26
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
66
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners 84 84
Tyre Reviews owners 69 64
SimpleTire owners 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
92
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
SimpleTire owners 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 10
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
89
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
79
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tire Rack owners 84 73
Tyre Reviews owners 76 80
SimpleTire owners 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle Sport All-Season leads by 32
A — Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
96
B — Michelin Primacy MXM4
64
Why this score
SourceEagle Sport All-SeasonPrimacy MXM4
Tyre Reviews owners 76 64

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season vs Michelin Primacy MXM4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle Sport All-SeasonMichelin Primacy MXM4
Relative Score 89 69
Dry 95 77
Wet 92 70
Snow 68 51
Comfort 92 66
Noise 92
Treadwear 89 79
Handling 96 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 Sport All-Season

The Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season is widely regarded as a capable, value-oriented tire that excels in dry handling and steering responsiveness. While many users appreciate its durability and performance in moderate conditions, it receives mixed feedback regarding road noise and winter capability, with a significant portion of users noting that it is not a true replacement for dedicated winter tires.

Pros

  • Strong dry pavement grip and cornering stability
  • Responsive steering and predictable handling
  • Good tread life and durability for the price point
  • Effective rim protection ridge on the sidewall
  • High value proposition compared to premium competitors

Cons

  • Significant road noise that often increases as the tire wears
  • Mediocre to poor performance in deep snow and ice
  • Inconsistent wet traction, with some reports of hydroplaning
  • Stiff ride quality that can feel harsh over road imperfections
  • Reports of tread chunking or peeling under aggressive use

Observations

  • EV owners report a noticeable decrease in range due to rolling resistance, though some appreciate the 'acoustic' foam versions for cabin quietness.
  • Users with performance-oriented sedans (e.g., Civic Si, BMW 3-Series) praise the steering response but often find the tire noisy compared to dedicated summer or touring options.
  • Owners of heavier SUVs and trucks generally report good tread longevity but note that the tire's stiff sidewalls can transmit more road vibration than expected.
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 Sport All-Season B · Michelin Primacy MXM4
CategoryUltra High Performance All Season tireAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available57
Rim diameters16″ – 22″
Tread depth10/32″
UTQG560 A A
Treadwear warranty50,000 mi
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Michelin

Winner: Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season — better handling, comfort and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 96 vs 64 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 92 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 92 vs 70 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season scores 95 vs 77 on dry.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Sport All-Season
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.