Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Reviews - Page 6

Given 67% while driving a BMW E46 330D Sport (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 0 spirited miles
dont know if my tires are faulty but at high speed the rear of the car sways about, had run flats on prior to this and the handling was 100% better.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on October 27, 2010
Given 84% while driving a Vauxhall Astra VXR (235/35 R19 W) on mostly country roads for 2,000 average miles
Excellent tires compared to the OEM Continental Contact Sport 2s. The grip in the wet is definatly the selling point of these tires and I can vouch for the superior handling they give in both the wet and dry. Also wear alot slower than OEM tires and previous tires.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on October 5, 2010
Given 64% while driving a Subaru Impreza (215/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 8,000 spirited miles
A tire of compromise. It has sacrificed wear and road feedback for softer compound rubber giving excellent wet grip.

In my opinion after having gone through a set on a Subaru Impreza WRX I can say they are very good in the wet giving grip that you didn't think possible, but realistically on UK roads it'd be pretty foolish to drive "spirtedly" in the wet all the time.

In dry weather I have found the tires too soft, the feedback is not great and although they grip very well I didn't like the feel of them. When cornering they don't feel so connected as firmer tires.

The wear is excessive. I am no lunatic behind the wheel, but carry reasonable speed through bends of the welsh roads I drive and the tires have lasted 8000 miles which is too little for the price.

Although it'd be lovely to own a set of F1's for driving in heavy rain, I am sticking with bridgestone now as I don't push it in the wet, but like a reasonable mileage out of my tires for the money.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on September 18, 2010
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Given 93% while driving a BMW E63 645Ci (245/40 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
absolutely fantastic tire in every situation , cant believe im saying this but better than the Michelin Pilot Sport 2 by a long way especially in the wet also far superior to the older Goodyear Eagle F-1 GSD3 in the wet, will definately get again i just wish they made the tire in more sizes
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on September 13, 2010
Given 100% while driving a Porsche BOXSTER 2.7 (265/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Really impressed with these tires
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on September 8, 2010
Given 93% while driving a Mercedes Benz E320 CDI Sport (245/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
Part worn Continentals gave a very hard ride and unbearable tire roar.

Michelin Sport SP2 were a great improvement, but could still be quite hard and certain types of bumps, and produced an intrusive, high-frequency, tire roar on anything other than perfect modern asphalt.

Enter Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics! At the optimal pressures, these give an amazingly smooth comfortable ride. Tire noise is much reduced. Stone and course surfaces produce little more than a low frequency rumble.

If you have a sport saloon and want a quiet, comfortable ride, Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics are highly recommended.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 27, 2010
Given 100% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (235/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
So far done 10k with these on the front of a heavy front wheel drive diesel and they are down to 6mm. Superb!
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 15, 2010
Given 81% while driving a BMW Z4 (225/40 R18 W) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles
Good points.

Seem to work with car well, better than oem re050 rft and a step up from FK452.
Plenty of grip in the wet and dry, no more than other tires, but a wider yet enjoyable limit is noticeable in the wet and cold! Safer in winter, and more fun.
Wear is ok, similar to FK452 and RE050.

Bad points.
Expensive vs FK452 tires, but still cheaper than RFT RE050!
Still not as sharp responding as the RE050 RFT oem tire, but obviously none of the RFT's nasty lateral movement either.


Would get again, just want to try Bridgestone S001 next (similar price, but much newer tire)
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on August 11, 2010
Given 97% while driving a BMW 320D (235/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 25,000 easy going miles
Excellent in the dry but outstanding in the wet!
Helpful 7 - tire reviewed on August 10, 2010
Given 86% while driving a BMW 320D (225/45 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 10,000 average miles
its very gut tire. the best of the curve.
Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on July 29, 2010
Given 51% while driving a BMW 335i SE (245/40 R17 W) on mostly motorways for 20,000 spirited miles
Replaced the Bridgestone Potenza run flats with these tires (fronts went very quickly on the Bridgestones!) Much more flexible and a good replacment - more progressive - especially in the wet, however the rears have lasted not as well this time round less than 20,00 miles on motorways mostly. Found the fronts were very sensitive to suspension geometry and scrubbed a lot of the outer shoulders off - despite spot on toe-in etc.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on July 28, 2010
Given 83% while driving a Audi A6 (255/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 11,000 spirited miles
Replaced the previous OEM Contis. Also had Avon tires previously, and must say that these tires are both quieter than both.

Dry grip is exceptional. Wet grip is no better that the Avon tires previoulsy fitted, however, I was pleased with the Avon tires.

Comfort is also greatly improved. However, I have paid to have these tires filled with nitogen, which apparently imrpoves comfort therefore it is not a direct comparison with my previous tires which were filled with good old "normal" air.

Would recommend these tires to anyone, especially if one drives "spirited". My car has been remapped to circa 300hp and the cornering grip when pushing hard is excellent, especially when nearing the limit.

Now done 11K miles and still have approx 5mm tread, which is not as good as the Avons, but a little improvement on the Continetals.

On the whole, my favourite tire to date.
Helpful 9 - tire reviewed on July 26, 2010