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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport vs Yokohama A539 — 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 Sport

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
27 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
88
Comfort
83
Treadwear
78
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Yokohama

Yokohama A539

Summer High Performance tires

Yokohama A539 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
14 owner reviews
Dry
81
Wet
75
Comfort
82
Treadwear
78
Handling
85

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport — better wet, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 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 Sport leads by 11
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
92
B — Yokohama A539
81
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 SportA539
Tyre Reviews owners 91 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 13
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
88
B — Yokohama A539
75
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 SportA539
Tyre Reviews owners 86 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 1
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
83
B — Yokohama A539
82
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 SportA539
Tyre Reviews owners 80 82

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
78
B — Yokohama A539
78
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 SportA539
Tyre Reviews owners 76 78

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Eagle F1 Sport leads by 6
A — Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
91
B — Yokohama A539
85
Why this score
SourceEagle F1 SportA539
Tyre Reviews owners 91 85
DriverReviews owners – 86

Scores at a glance

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport vs Yokohama A539: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryGoodyear Eagle F1 SportYokohama A539
Relative Score 86 79
Dry 92 81
Wet 88 75
Comfort 83 82
Treadwear 78 78
Handling 91 85

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Tire A

Tire B

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 Sport

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport is widely regarded as a high-value, performance-oriented tire that delivers impressive wet and dry grip, often rivaling more expensive premium competitors. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and steering responsiveness, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and inconsistent feedback during spirited driving.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium rivals
  • Superior ride comfort and low road noise
  • Effective rim protection design

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback for some drivers
  • Reports of premature wear or tread degradation under harsh conditions
  • Occasional quality control issues such as high-speed vibrations
  • Braking performance occasionally cited as inferior to top-tier performance tires

Observations

  • Users fitting these to performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution) noted significant improvements in steering sharpness over stock tires.
  • Drivers of family-oriented or ladder-frame SUVs reported a surprising increase in ride comfort despite the tire's UHP classification.
Tire B Yokohama A539

The Yokohama A539 is widely regarded as a dependable, classic-style tire that excels in providing predictable handling and reliable braking for older or smaller-displacement vehicles. While it is highly praised by owners of classic Minis and vintage hatchbacks for its cornering feedback, it is generally considered a capable all-rounder rather than a high-performance track tire.

Pros

  • Excellent cornering grip and handling feedback
  • Highly predictable and dependable performance
  • Strong braking capabilities in both wet and dry conditions
  • Well-suited for classic vehicle fitments and smaller wheel diameters

Cons

  • Can struggle with traction when cold
  • Limited performance in aggressive, high-power driving scenarios
  • Noticeable road noise when pushed to the limit
  • Wet weather performance can be inconsistent depending on vehicle weight and power

Observations

  • Highly favored for classic Mini applications, particularly in 13-inch sizes, where it is considered a top-tier choice.
  • Users note that while the tire performs well on lightweight vintage cars, it may exhibit wheel spin on more powerful or torque-heavy setups.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport B · Yokohama A539
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresSummer High Performance tires
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Goodyear

Yokohama

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

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 88 vs 75 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 92 vs 81 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport scores 91 vs 85 on handling.

Tire A · Goodyear Eagle F1 Sport
Tire B · Yokohama A539

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.