Goodyear Efficientgrip or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3?

rajan29 · 10-22-2018, 03:54 PM

Hi All,

Need to replace the front tyre on the driver side and would like to stick with runflats. Currently on Falken but would like to get a premium tyre this time.

I've heard good things about Goodyear brand and was browsing for 225/45 R18 Y 91 tyre size and i have found Efficientgrip and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 but can't make a decision. Can anyone please recommend me which one is better?

Would it be okay if i just change the front tyre of the driver side or is it necessary to change both front tyres?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 - https://www.blackcircles.com/catalog...?tyre=34855098

Goodyear Efficient Grip - https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/searc...-grip/t1014421

Thanks.

teaston · 10-22-2018, 05:14 PM

You should really match tyres on the same axle.

Depends if you want better fuel economy or better grip, I have the Assymetric 3’s and they are great tyres.

330Stevie · 10-23-2018, 12:53 AM

F1s seconded here; great tyre!

willjames · 10-23-2018, 01:35 AM

I have the 2's and as RFT's go they are very good.

JNW1 · 10-23-2018, 03:16 AM

I've run Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on several cars in recent years albeit the 2 rather than the 3; always been very pleased with the combination of grip (wet and dry), noise levels and wear rates and you won't go far wrong with AS3's IMO.

Mr NSB · 10-23-2018, 03:20 AM

I have the efficient grip on mine. They are on 24k and wearing well. I have have had no issues with poor grip wet or dry.

They are a lot quieter and wearing more evenly than the previous Conti sport contact 5's which came fitted as standard. I would have them again.

5557223 · 10-23-2018, 03:21 AM

According to Michelin's own website, GY Asym F1 are the closest competition to MPS4S.

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 03:38 AM

It's a shame Goodyear don't do the AS3 or Efficientgrip non-runflat in the popular BMW size 255/45/18.

Alscoob · 10-23-2018, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

It's a shame Goodyear don't do the AS3 or Efficientgrip non-runflat in the popular BMW size 255/45/18.

Yes they do...... but the 255x45x18 is not a standard bmw size.

Have a look on Oponeo tyres.. size above is £116 each

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 04:08 AM

I thought 255/45/18 was the rear tyre size for standard M Sport wheels? Or is it 245?

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 04:12 AM

255/40/18.... get there eventually. Quite easy to get your width and aspect ratios all muddled up!

JNW1 · 10-23-2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

255/40/18.... get there eventually. Quite easy to get your width and aspect ratios all muddled up!

My AS2's (conventional tyres as opposed to run-flats) are 255/40/18 on the rear and I'm pretty sure AS3's are also available in that size.

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JNW1

My AS2's (conventional tyres as opposed to run-flats) are 255/40/18 on the rear and I'm pretty sure AS3's are also available in that size.

From what I can see AS2's are but AS3's and EfficientGrip's aren't.

JNW1 · 10-23-2018, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

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Originally Posted by JNW1

My AS2's (conventional tyres as opposed to run-flats) are 255/40/18 on the rear and I'm pretty sure AS3's are also available in that size.

From what I can see AS2's are but AS3's and EfficientGrip's aren't.

AS3's and Efficient Grip are available as 255/40/18 but now you mention it they seem to be run-flat only so perhaps it's only AS2's that are available in that size as a conventional tyre?

You can get AS3's in a conventional tyre which are 255 wide to fit 18" wheels but looks like you need to opt for either a 45 or 35 profile; suspect either would be ok but clearly neither is the size fitted as original equipment on 18" wheels!

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JNW1

AS3's and Efficient Grip are available as 255/40/18 but now you mention it they seem to be run-flat only so perhaps it's only AS2's that are available in that size as a conventional tyre?

You can get AS3's in a conventional tyre which are 255 wide to fit 18" wheels but looks like you need to opt for either a 45 or 35 profile; suspect either would be ok but clearly neither is the size fitted as original equipment on 18" wheels!

And when I have xDrive, rolling circumference is not something I want to be messing around with!

JNW1 · 10-23-2018, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

And when I have xDrive, rolling circumference is not something I want to be messing around with!

Understood and for that reason I stuck with the standard sizes (albeit conventional AS2's in my case!).

330XDave · 10-23-2018, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JNW1

Understood and for that reason I stuck with the standard sizes (albeit conventional AS2's in my case!).

To be fair my ex had AS2's on her A3 and I was very impressed with them, great grip and very slow wear rate so I wouldn't turn my nose up at them.

JNW1 · 10-23-2018, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 330XDave

To be fair my ex had AS2's on her A3 and I was very impressed with them, great grip and very slow wear rate so I wouldn't turn my nose up at them.

I might have looked at something different but had AS2's on the front and wanted to keep all four the same. The world has no doubt moved on since they were introduced but they're still a very good tyre IMO!

rajan29 · 10-24-2018, 03:43 AM

Thanks guys for the recommendations. I will go with F1 AS3

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rajan29 Private First Class 25 Rep 112 Posts Drives: F10 M SPORT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: South West London iTrader: (0)	Goodyear Efficientgrip or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3? Hi All, Need to replace the front tyre on the driver side and would like to stick with runflats. Currently on Falken but would like to get a premium tyre this time. I've heard good things about Goodyear brand and was browsing for 225/45 R18 Y 91 tyre size and i have found Efficientgrip and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 but can't make a decision. Can anyone please recommend me which one is better? Would it be okay if i just change the front tyre of the driver side or is it necessary to change both front tyres? Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 - https://www.blackcircles.com/catalog...?tyre=34855098 Goodyear Efficient Grip - https://www.kwik-fit.com/tyres/searc...-grip/t1014421 Thanks.
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JNW1 Major General 3122 Rep 5,681 Posts Drives: F56 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: North Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I've run Eagle F1 Asymmetrics on several cars in recent years albeit the 2 rather than the 3; always been very pleased with the combination of grip (wet and dry), noise levels and wear rates and you won't go far wrong with AS3's IMO.
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Mr NSB Captain 139 Rep 699 Posts Drives: 420d M-Sport Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I have the efficient grip on mine. They are on 24k and wearing well. I have have had no issues with poor grip wet or dry. They are a lot quieter and wearing more evenly than the previous Conti sport contact 5's which came fitted as standard. I would have them again.
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330XDave Major 629 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: 330d xDrive Touring Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	It's a shame Goodyear don't do the AS3 or Efficientgrip non-runflat in the popular BMW size 255/45/18.
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330XDave Major 629 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: 330d xDrive Touring Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Nottingham, UK iTrader: (0)	255/40/18.... get there eventually. Quite easy to get your width and aspect ratios all muddled up!
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