Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV AT Review — Performance SUV Meets Light All-Terrain
Overall Rating: 8.9 / 10
Category: All-Terrain Performance SUV
Price in NZ: From $554 per tyre
Best for: BMW X5, Mercedes GLE, Audi Q7 — premium SUVs needing occasional off-road confidence
Quick Verdict
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV AT combines the Eagle F1 family’s performance credentials with meaningful all-terrain capability — a rare combination that makes it uniquely suited to premium SUV owners who divide their time between city motorways and gravel access roads. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV delivers class-leading wet performance from Goodyear’s ActiveBraking compound; the AT variant adds reinforced sidewalls, a more aggressive tread shoulder design, and improved self-cleaning performance in loose terrain. For BMW X5 or Mercedes GLE owners who live on lifestyle properties or regularly travel South Island gravel roads, the SUV AT solves the problem that standard highway SUV tyres cannot.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | All-Terrain Performance SUV |
| EU Label — Wet Grip | A (highest) |
| EU Label — Fuel Efficiency | D |
| Speed Ratings | W (270), Y (300 km/h) |
| Available Rim Sizes | 19″, 20″, 21″ |
| NZ Price Range | $554 – $920 (varies by size) |
| Key Technology | ActiveBraking compound, reinforced sidewall, AT shoulder design |
Performance Profile
Wet safety (highway): EU Label A — the Eagle F1 compound’s wet performance is fully retained in the AT variant. For premium SUVs that combine performance driving with occasional off-road use, maintaining A-rated wet grip is the critical differentiator from standard AT tyres (which typically rate B or lower).
Off-road: Better than a standard highway SUV tyre, though less capable than a dedicated AT like the Geolandar AT G015. Gravel roads, farm driveways, light mud, and rough access tracks are handled confidently. Deep mud and serious rock crawling are outside the SUV AT’s design envelope.
Highway driving: Louder and slightly less refined than the standard Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV — the AT’s more aggressive shoulder generates additional road noise at motorway speeds.
NZ Road Conditions Assessment
Lifestyle property owners (North and South Island): Excellent — the SUV AT handles the combination of motorway commuting, gravel driveways, and occasional farm track access that defines NZ lifestyle property ownership. EU Label A wet grip for motorway use, reinforced sidewalls for gravel and light off-road.
South Island alpine: Good for mild conditions. Not 3PMSF certified — Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 or Continental CrossContact RX is more appropriate for regular South Island alpine winter driving.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- EU Label A wet grip with genuine AT capability — rare combination
- Eagle F1 compound’s ActiveBraking technology in an AT package
- Wide rim sizes (19″–21″) covers most premium SUV fitments
Cons
- Higher road noise than standard Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
- EU Label D fuel efficiency — high rolling resistance penalty
- Not 3PMSF certified — Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 better for South Island snow
Sources
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV AT — goodyear.com — accessed 2026-06-04
- Tyroola NZ pricing — tyroola.co.nz/tyre/goodyear/ — accessed 2026-06-04
Related Pages
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV — highway-only version
- Yokohama Geolandar AT G015 — 3PMSF certified AT
- Goodyear Tyres NZ — brand overview