Goodyear's answer to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport and Continental Sport Contact 6 is finally here, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3!
While we've not yet had the chance to drive on it, the independent German test body TUV have done their usual array of tests, and found that the new Goodyear has 2.6 metres shorter wet braking (9% better performance) and 1.3 metres shorter dry braking (4% better performance) than the average of the Michelin Pilot Sport 3, Bridgestone Potenza S001 and Continental Sport Contact 5.
This is a tyre we're very excited about, so you can be sure we'll be reporting on the driving experience at the first opportunity.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 will be sold in 17 to 20 inches, covering 41 sizes. The tyre will be on the market in certain sizes now, with the majority of sizes on sale by March 2016.
2016-03-01 - Update: Goodyear released a second press release at the Geneva motorshow, which can be found below.
2016-03-08 - Launch video below
2016-04-04 - More details on our launch report here
Geneva Press Release
Goodyear showcases its latest summer tyre at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3. The Ultra-High Performance tyre delivers a 31% better wear performance² and shorter braking distance on dry & wet roads¹ helping drivers to stay in control to be ready to enjoy the journey. With proven Eagle family test wins and an OE track record, including the new Jaguar XF, it is Goodyear’s premium offering for outstanding braking performance, responsive handling and control in both dry and wet conditions.
The Ultra High-Performance segment is clearly a growth market[1], expected to increase with more than nine million units and with an expected compound annual growth rate of more than 3% from 2015 to 2020³. This is primarily driven by the expansion of the car park in the medium, executive, large and luxury vehicle segments that are increasingly fitted with UHP rated tyres[2].
The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric is packed with new technology[3]. The Active Braking Technology increases the contact surface and grip when braking, which allows for a shorter braking distance. Additionally, the new grip booster compound and the adhesive resin for stickiness both deliver strong grip for shorter braking and handling. The new reinforced construction technology delivers a stronger, lightweight construction improving handling, cornering performance, tread wear and fuel efficiency.
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has been tested by independent organization DEKRA[4] which resulted in a strong performance on tread wear compared to other premium tyres on the market. In fact, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 proved to offer 11.500 km extra mileage (or +31% better wear performance) versus the average of three leading competitors.
Additionally, the independent TÜV Süd Benchmark Test[5] results ordered by Goodyear show that the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3, compared to the average of three main competitors, has a 2.6 meters shorter braking distance (9% better performance) on wet roads, a 1.3 meters shorter braking distance on dry roads (4% better performance) and 4% better wet handling. The same test results also show a 10.9 % better rolling resistance compared to the average of the three tested competitors, which represents the second best rolling resistance performance of the tyre brands tested[6].
“We are very happy that this tyre continues to perform well in tests, particularly the recent DEKRA test that confirms leading mileage results, says Alexis Bortoluzzi, Goodyear Marketing Director Consumer EMEA. “We are therefore pleased to display this tyre on our booth at the Geneva Motor Show 2016.”
The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is available in 41 sizes in 17 to 20 inches, and the range will be completed with the majority of sizes by March 2016.
[1] Source: Goodyear Dunlop internal forecast
[2] Source: HIS/ Global Insights March 2015
[3] Compared to its predecessor
[4] Compared to average performance of 3 latest (available at the time of the test) designs from main competitors in UHP segment (Michelin Pilot Sport 3, Bridgestone Potenza S001, Continental Sport Contact 5). Tested by DEKRA in Sept – Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. Tyre Size: 225/45 R17 91Y; Test Car: VW GOLF VII - 150 CV; Test Locations: open road and test circuit FP01 with test conditions described in test #2015-137.
[5] Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Sept - Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. Tested against 3 main competitors: Bridgestone Potzena S001, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Continental SportContact 5, Tyre Size: 225/45 R17 91Y; Test Car: VW Golf; Test Locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), TÜV SÜD PS Garching (D); Report No. 713066268.
[6] Scores for rolling resistance: Continental Sport Contact 5 – 101.6; Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 – 100; average of leading competitors – 89.1. Part of test specified above with report No. 713066268.
Original Press Release
Goodyear announces its new summer tyre, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3: the Ultra-High Performance tyre that delivers shorter braking distance on dry & wet roads helping drivers to stay in control and ready to enjoy the journey. With proven Eagle family test wins and OE track record, it is Goodyear’s premium offering for outstanding braking performance, responsive handling and control in both dry and wet conditions.
The Ultra High-Performance segment is clearly a growth market, with an expected compound annual growth rate from 2015 to 2020 of more than 3%². The market is expected to grow in this timeframe with more than 9 mil units². This is primarily driven by the growth of the car park in the C, D and E vehicle segments (medium, executive, large and luxury cars) that are increasingly fitted with UHP rated tyres.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 redefines tyre performance for powerful saloons and sports cars as well as their driver’s expectations. Significant efforts went into optimising the tyre for outstanding safety and performance. More than 36.000 engineering hours went into the development of the tyre, including over 5.000 tests, 1.200 tests on the road and 3.800 on five test locations in five countries, covering a total of 330,000 km.
A key feature is the active braking technology increasing the contact surface and grip when braking, which allows for a shorter braking distance. Additionally, the new grip booster compound ensures increased grip during braking and handling and adhesive resin for stickiness delivers strong grip for shorter braking and performance handling on wet and dry roads. The new reinforced construction technology allows for steering precision and durability by delivering a stronger lightweight construction improving handling, cornering performance, tread wear and fuel efficiency.
The independent TÜV Süd Benchmark Test ordered by Goodyear confirmed the key strengths of the tyre. The results show that the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 has a 2.6 metres shorter braking distance (9% better performance) on wet roads than the average of three main competitors. The braking distance on dry roads is 1.3 metres shorter (4% better performance) and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 demonstrates 4% better wet handling than the average of three main competitors. The results also show a 10.9 % better rolling resistance than the average of three main competitors and the tyre represents the second best rolling resistance performance of tyre brands tested.
“We are very happy that the TÜV test confirms that Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 delivers leading results in the braking test, especially during more demanding situations such as rainfall” says Alexis Bortoluzzi, Goodyear Marketing Director Consumer EMEA. “After all, braking is the number one consumer need, and particularly critical for high performance car drivers.”
The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 will be available in 41 sizes in 17 to 20 inches starting as of December 2016, range will be completed with the majority of sizes by March 2016.
- 2.6 metres shorter braking distance (9% better performance) on wet roads and 1.3 metres shorter braking distance (4% better performance) on dry roads compared to average performance of 3 latest designs from main competitors in UHP segment (Michelin Pilot Sport 3, Bridgestone Potenza S001, Continental Sport Contact 5). Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Sept – Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. New UHP, Tyre Size: 225/45 R17 91Y; Test Car: VW Golf; Test Locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), TÜV SÜD PS Garching (D); Report No. 713066268.
- Source: Goodyear Dunlop internal forecast
- Source: Global Insights / IHS March 2015
- Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Sept - Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. Tested against 3 main competitors: Bridgestone Potzena S001, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Continental SportContact 5. New UHP, Tyre Size: 225/45 R17 91Y; Test Car: VW Golf; Test Locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), TÜV SÜD PS Garching (D); Report No. 713066268.
- Scores for rolling resistance: Continental Sport Contact 5 – 101.6; Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 – 100; average of leading competitors – 89.1. Part of test specified above with report No. 713066268.
- Tested by TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH in Sept - Oct 2015 by order of Goodyear Dunlop. Tested against 3 main competitors: Bridgestone Potzena S001, Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and Continental SportContact 5. New UHP, Tyre Size: 225/45 R17 91Y; Test Car: VW Golf; Test Locations: Mireval (F), Papenburg (D), TÜV SÜD PS Garching (D); Report No. 713066268.
- TNS UK – Consumer Needs Research, conducted from 17 December 2014 to 19 January 2015. 750 interviews were conducted in The UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Sweden, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and 500 interviews in Saudi Arabia
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December 2015 205/40 R17 84 W 225/40 R18 92 Y 255/45 R18 95 Y 245/40 R18 93 Y 245/40 R18 97 Y |
January 2016 235/35 R19 91 Y 235/40 R18 95 Y 245/35 R19 97 Y 265/35 R18 97 Y 275/35 R18 99 Y |
Febuary 2016 225/45 R17 91 Y 225/45 R17 94 Y 225/50 R17 94 Y 245/45 R18 100 Y 225/50 R17 98 Y |
March 2016 215/45 R17 87 Y 215/45 R17 91 Y 235/45 R17 94 Y 235/45 R17 97 Y 235/45 R18 98 Y 255/45 R18 103 Y 255/30 R20 92 Y |
April 2016 215/40 R17 87 Y 245/45 R17 95 Y 255/45 R18* 99 Y 205/45 R17 88 W 245/45 R17 99 Y |
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May 2016 255/55 R17* 97 Y 255/35 R18 94 Y 255/40 R19 100 Y |
June 2016 225/35 R19 88 Y 245/35 R18 92 Y 255/30 R19 91 Y 255/35 R19 96 Y |
July 2016 245/40 R17 91 Y 245/40 R17 95 Y 245/45 R19 102 Y |
August 2016 205/50 R17* 93 Y 245/45 R19 102 Y |
September 2016 285/30 R19 98 Y 235/50 R18* 101 Y
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Further Reading
235/45 R18 98 Y
in goodyear website that size is not available
but here at the top,in march 2016 its available
so..this tire have in the size?
This tyre can be found for sale at all good retailers:
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Hi!
Will F1 A3 come in dimension 275/30/20 and 245/35/20 non-runflat???
Would like to have them on my BMW 530d M-Sport 2014
Seb
There is currently Run On Flat in BMW / Mercedes approved 245/35R20 95Y EAG F1 Asymmetric 3 *MOE XL ROFFP and 275/30R20 97Y EAG Asymmetric 3 *MOE XL ROFFP but nothing for standard construction in F1 Asymmetric 3. We are just waiting to hear back from Goodyear about non-runflat sizes
A non-runflat 245/35R20 91Y EAGLE F1 Asymmetric 3 is expected in September.
Sadly there are no plans currently for a 275/30r20 F1 Asymmetric 3 in non-runflat construction.
Hmmmmm , I don't see 285/35/20s on the list, and I wonder what the wear rating is on these tires ?
I am from Saudi Arabia which is known for bad roads ( High noise) & I waiting for this tire since it claims to create low noise.
Sadly the rear tires on Lexus are not covered 255/40 R18, I know for a fact there are many lexus running this size now.
Thanks
How can i learn EU labels for 225/45 R17 91 Y tires which is going to launch by next month. I just want to n-know should i wait for a3 or just have an A2 with discount(:
Hi,
Goodyear should have them on their own website. Label scores are something we're looking at integrating soon.
Where can I find the full report 713066268?
A UHP Tyre released several years after its main competicion should have won all the tests and not just be above average in my opinion.
Is this report available somewhere?
Speak to Goodyear or TUV for report 713066268.
Law of diminishing returns, things are getting closer. There are no major steps to be had with current technology anymore, the new Continental Sport Contact 6 only beats the Sport Contact 5 by small amounts in each area.
We're excited for this summer's group tests!
As an update, we spoke to Goodyear about getting a copy of this test. They're unwilling the share the full report, as it was done as it was created for internal use only, but are happy to field any questions, so if you have some questions please let me know!
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Regarding this matter, the only data I was trying to figure out is really in which place this new Eagle F1 comes in each area, braking, handling, rolling resistence or whatever other tests this tyre was subjected.
Regarding rolling resistence, apparently it comes in second to Continental by 1.6 points... While the average is only 89.1. Clearly one or more tyres in the test are keeping this average too low. I would like to know if the same happens in the other areas.
I think that the Bridestone is the one keeping the averages low but I can be wrong.
And I think that despite I prefer the Michelin for its out of charts durability, I think the Continental should probably be the tyre that aced in all areas... But again, I can be wrong.
Thanks.
Thank you for your thanks :)
Sadly Goodyear won't release such detailed data at the moment. I expect your suspicions are correct, and the Bridgestone did a good job of keeping at least the wet average down, but we can't tell for sure.
The F1 A3 launch is pencilled in for mid Feb, so we should have more information for you then!
Don't forget, the SportContact 6 has replaced the 5, and improved on it in nearly all areas.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.u...
Yeh I know.
I was not taking into account SportContact 6 because for starters I was expecting that any new premium brands UHP generation tyres: SportContact 6, F1 A3 and Pilot Sport 4 would be a little better than the previous generation, which are like 5 years old technologically...
And seconds to that when and how each one battles with each other (new generation).
My e93 front tyres are struggling in the wet due to their current poor condition... I was hopping to replace them with new generation PS4 to match my rear PS3 as SportContact 6 are not available for 18" and to me F1 A3 apparently aren't quite there where I want them. I favor durability, rolling resistance and aquaplaning over top notch course performance actually so... PS3 sadly they must be...
I will keep wating for more news from tyrereviews! Oh Yehh!!!
The current generation of tyres might be 5 year old patterns, but they have had numerous compound and even construction updates in the past few years thanks to the tyre labels being introduced. They're certainly not the same tyres as they were at the start of their lives!
Never thought of that... In that case the tyre label's should have improved also during this time, more specificaly the rolling resistance one... Because I think that excluding F1 A2 they all were like grade E/F for UHP tyres. The only reason I can think is the D grade is not being used for passenger cars so it is harder to jump from E to C (while the tyre could be teoreticaly a D grade it's labeled as E the same).
That's another change I expect for this new generation. A C grade for rolling resistance as least. Shame on them otherwise.
Rest my case them. Sorry for some pain x)
There were definitely tyres which jumped from E to C, and even higher in certain sizes!
Bridgestone are launching a "game changing" tyres in two weeks, they seem to think they've found something new. We're more sceptical, but it will be interesting to find out what they have produced!
If you consider the three competitors in the test, my impression is that this tyre will compete to Pilot Sport 4 rather then Pilot Super Sport. I plan to buy new set of summer tyres (235/40R18) so looking forward to the test of these new tyres in the months to come!
You're correct, but only because Michelin are making the Pilot Sport 4 a little more UHP focused than the Pilot Sport 3, which was a softer, more touring bias tyre.
Either way, 2016 is going to be very exciting for tyres :)
This needs to be tested with the MPSS and the Sportcontact 6 as soon as possible ;)
We're working on it the best we can!
Hello, below the main article with tyre sizes there is a mistake - 205/5 R17* 93 Y (August 2016). Could you please correct the size, because this is exactly the one I am interested in, and now I am not sure, if it is supposed to be 205/50 or 205/45. Thank you very much.
Sorry for the mistake, it's 205/50 R17, we hope that's the size you're after!
Yes, it is! Thank you very much. There is a small star marked at few sizes (at mine as well), could you please tell me what does it stand for?
Usually * denotes an OE BMW tyre