Goodyear’s Eagle F1 Soars in Australian Test

Australia’s Motor Magazine has published its 2009 tyre test, and Goodyear is quite pleased about how its Eagle F1 Asymmetric has faired up. The Goodyear tyre scored 131.4 points across all the test categories, almost a full 17 points ahead of the next best performer, Dunlop’s SP Sport Maxx GT.

Melissa Tilley, brand manager for Goodyear in Australia, said the result was an “excellent reflection of the tyre’s superb handling capabilities” in all conditions, particularly in the wet. “The Eagle F1 Asymmetric is a great all-round performance tyre ideal for Australia’s environment,” she said. “Its revolutionary Active Cornergrip and Racing Compound technology provide improved braking, cornering and handling in all conditions.

“While its results in the dry were indeed brilliant, the tyre’s performance in the wet tests were remarkable, demonstrating excellent grip and control due to the asymmetric tread design,” Tilley continued. “The tread design also allows for superior control and comfort. The fact that the tyre placed so high in each test was again another great reflection of Goodyear’s innovation and how adaptable and flexible this road tyre is…we at Goodyear could not be more proud to have come out on top in these tests.”

The 2009 Motor Magazine tyre test was conducted using Audi S4 test vehicles fitted with seven of the most popular 245/40R18 size performance tyres on the Australian market. Tyres were evaluated in seven categories – slalom in both wet and dry conditions, braking in both wet and dry conditions, lateral G in both wet and dry conditions, and an overall lap time test. Rankings were then determined using the recorded numerical data, including stopping distances, G forces and lap times, and applying the magazine’s results formula to reach a score for each category.