First test / review: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

Scottland · 25 Apr 2012 at 21:07

Is there a list of sizes the AS2 is available in?

[TW]Fox · 25 Apr 2012 at 21:08

On the Goodyear website I believe.

Makhaira · 25 Apr 2012 at 21:12

As of yesterday I've now moved my ST200 from CS3s to AS2s. Tyre size is 225/40/18.

First impressions? Positive.

I think they might be slightly quieter than the CS3s, although that could be placebo.
Responsiveness seems spot on, possibly even better than the CS3s.
Rainy today and not a hint of an issue.

In short, first impressions are that they are at least on a par with CS3s. I'll need a fair bit more time to give a proper verdict, not least to compare their wear rate, which in my mind was the one big weakness of the CS3s.

Scottland · 25 Apr 2012 at 21:12

Gah, no smaller than 17's

Pyscho_Si · 25 Apr 2012 at 22:33

Surprised the 265/35 R18 97Y version is the cheapest of the premium brands at £191 each. The Continental SportContact 3's are £230 each. Of course I could save a few £££ and buy Sunny SN3970 at £85. Hopefully won't have to buy any for another 14K miles.

[TW]Fox · 25 Apr 2012 at 22:45

Pyscho_Si said:
Surprised the 265/35 R18 97Y version is the cheapest of the premium brands at £191 each. The Continental SportContact 3's are £230 each. Of course I could save a few £££ and buy Sunny SN3970 at £85. Hopefully won't have to buy any for another 14K miles.

£191? Thats very good, I scoured for weeks and the best I got was £198.50 fitted.

Pyscho_Si · 25 Apr 2012 at 22:58

[TW]Fox;21768663 said:
£191? Thats very good, I scoured for weeks and the best I got was £198.50 fitted.

Just did a search on MyTyres for fully fitted. Was very impressed with the price especially as my local tyre fitter will usually price match.

[TW]Fox · 25 Apr 2012 at 23:04

Showing as £218?

The £191 ones are Assymetric 1.

Pyscho_Si · 26 Apr 2012 at 07:05

[TW]Fox;21768836 said:
Showing as £218?

The £191 ones are Assymetric 1.

Hopefully when I need to replace the rears they will have the new ones. Thanks for spotting that..

[TW]Fox · 26 Apr 2012 at 07:58

Pyscho_Si said:
Hopefully when I need to replace the rears they will have the new ones. Thanks for spotting that..

They do have the new ones, but for 25 quid more

Simon · 27 Apr 2012 at 10:38

Being fitted today so will give feedback soon.

I need to go back to WIM at some point as the inside edges are wearing out on the front tyres.

Pants · 27 Apr 2012 at 20:26

I've gone from CS3's to AS2's, pretty happy with the change so far.

I went for the XL version in 225/45/17, they were about £105 each.

Simon · 28 Apr 2012 at 09:59

Fitted now. Went for XL front so they are 91Y all around. All four fitted for £454 at work by event tyres.

Going to let them bed in first before feedback. However initial impressions are that it still feels firm despite brand new tread running 32psi all around. Will see what they are like in 500 miles.