I have been using the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 225/50R17 98Y XL FP tires for approximately 66,000 kilometers on a "Diesel" vehicle with a "1.6 L engine," an "empty weight of 1550 Kilograms," "320 NM of Torque," and carrying a constant trunk weight of "20-50" kilograms depending on the season, used under Turkish conditions. I will endeavor to describe the tire's behavior under extraordinary variable road and climate conditions, including roads where you can find potholes, nails, or extremely slippery substances like gravel and dust residues, as well as debris like broken glass.
I previously used "Michelin Primacy 3" tires for about 45,000 kilometers. Except for the comfort and wear resistance of the Michelin, this tire (Goodyear) is one that can offer much, much more.
At the end of these 66,000 kilometers, I must admit that the tires are now definitely outside the conditions of safety and usability. I will be purchasing new tires as soon as possible.
The most important advantages of the tire:
(+) Extraordinary Road Handling Feel
Although I am a user who likes to drive very calmly and at a constant speed, I love entering corners hard and without losing speed. These tires are definitely very successful and safe companions in sharp corners (at temperatures between 15-45° Celsius). Thanks to the tire's extraordinary elasticity relative to the road, you can witness how it grips the road and tries to take its shape even when you park the vehicle.
(+) Braking Feel and Braking Distance
Considering the traffic conditions in my country, you may have to brake very hard in unexpected situations or stop the vehicle in an extraordinarily short time if you are braking. These tires never bothered me in this regard. They always stopped in the best way possible and did their job. Although I have come close to avoiding serious accidents many times, I believe one reason I can write this review today is the braking distance and handling performance of these tires.
(+) Extraordinary Steering Feel
The tires transmit a lot of road feel. In fact, especially on roads with many stones and small objects, the steering wheel can "tickle" (vibrate/tingle) your hands excessively.
(+) Wet Grip and Behavior
You feel absolutely no anxiety about braking distance and handling on wet roads. Even though my tires are at the end of their life right now, they still feel very safe on wet surfaces. I never experienced "Aquaplaning" during the time I used these tires.
(+) Price / Performance
It delivers such successful performance for its price that it's impossible for me not to be satisfied. As someone whose first priority is safety, I do not think it's possible to buy a tire that offers this level of safety, handling, and feel at the current price.
(+)(-) Damage from Other Objects
During the time I used these tires, I involuntarily came into contact with nails, glass, or similar objects many times. Although the tire shows considerable resistance to a certain extent against sharp and piercing foreign objects like nails or glass, unfortunately, with cutting objects that might not be a problem for other tires, you can encounter extraordinary damage with these. This absolutely, positively does not mean it is weak, but I get the impression that its durability is not on par with other tires.
(+)(-) Comfort
The tire does not provide an extra advantage in terms of comfort. The comfort the tire provides is definitely not bad, but it would be unfair to say it is comfortable.
(?) Tire Noise
I did not witness the tire making much noise during my usage. Silence is not a criterion I pay much attention to in a tire.
(-) Tire Life and Wear
In terms of lifespan, it is quite disadvantageous, and this is the aspect I consider the most negative about this tire. At only 17,500 kilometers, I observed wear on the tires that looked like 30,000 kilometers of use. I generally drive 40% in the city and 60% outside the city. I use the car at 50 KM/H - 70 KM/H - 76 KM/H in city conditions, while I drive at constant speeds of 90 KM/H or 110 KM/H outside the city. Even though I pay close attention to my wheel alignment and try to avoid sudden braking as much as possible, the tires absolutely do not wear accordingly. You would have to try very hard to achieve this level of wear on another tire.
I previously used "Michelin Primacy 3" tires for about 45,000 kilometers. Except for the comfort and wear resistance of the Michelin, this tire (Goodyear) is one that can offer much, much more.
At the end of these 66,000 kilometers, I must admit that the tires are now definitely outside the conditions of safety and usability. I will be purchasing new tires as soon as possible.
The most important advantages of the tire:
(+) Extraordinary Road Handling Feel
Although I am a user who likes to drive very calmly and at a constant speed, I love entering corners hard and without losing speed. These tires are definitely very successful and safe companions in sharp corners (at temperatures between 15-45° Celsius). Thanks to the tire's extraordinary elasticity relative to the road, you can witness how it grips the road and tries to take its shape even when you park the vehicle.
(+) Braking Feel and Braking Distance
Considering the traffic conditions in my country, you may have to brake very hard in unexpected situations or stop the vehicle in an extraordinarily short time if you are braking. These tires never bothered me in this regard. They always stopped in the best way possible and did their job. Although I have come close to avoiding serious accidents many times, I believe one reason I can write this review today is the braking distance and handling performance of these tires.
(+) Extraordinary Steering Feel
The tires transmit a lot of road feel. In fact, especially on roads with many stones and small objects, the steering wheel can "tickle" (vibrate/tingle) your hands excessively.
(+) Wet Grip and Behavior
You feel absolutely no anxiety about braking distance and handling on wet roads. Even though my tires are at the end of their life right now, they still feel very safe on wet surfaces. I never experienced "Aquaplaning" during the time I used these tires.
(+) Price / Performance
It delivers such successful performance for its price that it's impossible for me not to be satisfied. As someone whose first priority is safety, I do not think it's possible to buy a tire that offers this level of safety, handling, and feel at the current price.
(+)(-) Damage from Other Objects
During the time I used these tires, I involuntarily came into contact with nails, glass, or similar objects many times. Although the tire shows considerable resistance to a certain extent against sharp and piercing foreign objects like nails or glass, unfortunately, with cutting objects that might not be a problem for other tires, you can encounter extraordinary damage with these. This absolutely, positively does not mean it is weak, but I get the impression that its durability is not on par with other tires.
(+)(-) Comfort
The tire does not provide an extra advantage in terms of comfort. The comfort the tire provides is definitely not bad, but it would be unfair to say it is comfortable.
(?) Tire Noise
I did not witness the tire making much noise during my usage. Silence is not a criterion I pay much attention to in a tire.
(-) Tire Life and Wear
In terms of lifespan, it is quite disadvantageous, and this is the aspect I consider the most negative about this tire. At only 17,500 kilometers, I observed wear on the tires that looked like 30,000 kilometers of use. I generally drive 40% in the city and 60% outside the city. I use the car at 50 KM/H - 70 KM/H - 76 KM/H in city conditions, while I drive at constant speeds of 90 KM/H or 110 KM/H outside the city. Even though I pay close attention to my wheel alignment and try to avoid sudden braking as much as possible, the tires absolutely do not wear accordingly. You would have to try very hard to achieve this level of wear on another tire.