Michelin Pilot Sport 4 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 vs Continental PremiumContact 6 - Tested

It's finally done! A long term test of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 and Continental PremiumContact 6 in 225/40 R18.

I rotated the use of each tyre over the past few months, covering thousands of miles, and have worked out which tyre has the best dry grip, which has the best wet grip, which tyre is the most comfortable, but most importantly, which tyre has the best steering response and sporty handling.

While this test was completed in 18" wheels and tyres, it should also apply to the equally popular 225/45 R17 size.

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[Brukers]

I went from Michelin Pilot Sport 4 to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5, I immediately noticed the better steering precision and the lower noise. The lower grip on public roads is impossible to notice, but the difference in price is significant! I recommend them to everyone, they are really excellent.

[stevend]

For many years Goodyear was Simply outclassed by other manufacturers, I’m so glad to see them back in the game.

[LewisMR]

7:54 watching how much the sidewall actually moves is really fascinating, Never realized there was that much movement.
Almost feels like you could tear the tyre off if you have too much grip xD

[shaneconnor]

I run the Goodyears on my hot hatch and have no complaints - cheaper than the Michelin the majority of the time and both have a leg up on each other for different qualities. Dry grip is v good but wet grip even better. Recommend to anyone if I'm being honest but you can't really go wrong with any of the three! Brilliant video!

[stephenbrown]

Great video. I think your job title should be “Tyre Sommelier”

[bmal]

Ordered 4 continental premium contact 6's instead of goodyear f1 a few days ago only because of the fuel rating. I have eagle f1 asymmetric 3 on my leon fr 184 (GTD in a Spanish dress)they were good tyres in all conditions. I would have stuck with goodyear if I had watched this review and saved a few quid.keep up the good work excellent reviews.

[paulusrumanouw]

So in summary actually just pick whichever you can find cheapest of the 3 in your area coz they're all so close that we shouldn't go wrong with any of them. Good comparison analysis as always and alleviate my doubts about the CPC6 which surprisingly is the sportiest of the 3.

[martijnkosters]

Everyone: 'Do smaller sizes!'
TR: *drops to a minute 18"*
Everyone: *Cries in 16"*

[Xr-pdoi]

5:59 Something fell off the camera car. A camera mount perhaps?

[vtvman]

I continue to run the Michelin Pilot Super Sports on 18inch wheels on my M135i. I love them ! I only purchased a set last week.

[Alexander_l]

Used to go tyre swimming when I was a kid those where good years 😂

I’ll see myself out

[happybeerlove]

Cheers for the review 🍻 I'm rolling on PS4 at the moment and I agree with everything you said. Phenomenal in the wet but they're just not responsive enough on turn in

[ePWe]

I got the Assy 5 235/40/18 just last week for my Scirocco, and the change from my low cost no name brand tires has been amazing. You cant hear anything, they grip the road in every situation + the price was much better than Michelins or Contis.

[Thunder]

Exactly the test I was looking for!
Got 4 GY Asymmetric 2 4 years ago on my Giulietta, largely influenced by reviews shared on this channel. I think I won't hesitate later this summer to put on 4 Asymmetric 5s.
One thing I noticed is that the Asymm. 2 (though can't compare with the others) are incredibly resistant. I'm running 225/40/18 XL (not ROF) and they haven't suffered much the hit of at least 3 or 4 badly maintained potholes in Italy. On a vacation in Tuscany I was forced a few times to drive on dirt roads, some in a really bad state where I thought I'd have a puncture or damage the rubber in some way, went back home 2.5k and looked new. Also a few months ago a faulty air valve made a wheel lose almost all its pressure after I checked it, I've driven for 5-6kms on an almost flat tyre which is still intact now after another 5-6k km. I've put some serious stress on my asymmetric 2s, they are almost at the end of their thread life after 40k km of normal and also harsh driving and still had loads of grip on some mountain roads last weekend. Couldn't ask for more value for money

[russ]

The grip on the Pilot Sport is phenomenal and they look great on my car...bonus

[GroovesAndLands]

This channel NEVER fails to impress me with content and delivery. Keep up the great work! I have 18" wheels on my turbocharged 2002 IS300 (Altezza), but luckily here in the US, I was able to get Michelin PS 4S for it. :-)

[dannyboio]

For me personally I don't really look for playful anymore as this has lead to many car write-offs when I was a young boy racer lol
I look for safe what will stop my car the quickest or keep my car on the road when it's very wet / greasy roads ect.
This is why I have PS4

[TheTonicro]

running goodyears on my mini cooper s for about 5k km, perfectly happy with them

[paulsfr]

Most important question for me was rim protection, thanks for mentioning that!

[stevecade]

Very nice review/test. Great you included to mention rim protection although not in the conclusion phase especially as all the tyres had their pro/cons and were evenly matched. I guess Michelin need to strengthen the sidewalls of the PS4 to give the driving feel you're after on a sporty car. Better yet put out the PS4s in the smaller size for drivers that are willing to sacrifice a little comfort for feel.