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Tire Rack Test Results Goodyear Eagle RS-A

July 22, 2005

Tires Tested

Bridgestone Turanza LS-H (Grand Touring All-Season, 205/55R16) Continental ContiProContact (Grand Touring All-Season, 205/55R16) Goodyear Eagle RS-A (High Performance All-Season, Original Equipment Comparison, 205/55R16) Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus (Grand Touring All-Season, 205/55R16)

Vehicles Used

2006 BMW 325i Sedan

Tires are under constant development. Advances in rubber compounds, computer-aided tread pattern designs, and optimized internal construction all serve to smooth the ride while improving traction and handling. Continental Tire has worked to apply these advancements to their latest Grand Touring All-Season tire, the ContiProContact.

The ContiProContact features Continental’s latest Silica-enhanced tread compound molded into a unique tread pattern, where curved grooves and sipes replace the traditional notched and blocky all-season tread pattern of older designs. The goal, to provide better wet weather and all-season traction, while remaining quiet and comfortable. To find out how well the ContiProContact meets these goals, Tire Rack team conducted a Real World Road Ride and Performance Track Drive, comparing the ContiProContact with two other popular tires from the Grand Touring All-Season category, the Bridgestone Turanza LS-H and the Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus.

Our evaluation used three 2006 BMW 325i sedans, with new, full tread depth 205/55R16 tires mounted on 16x7.5" wheels. We also included a fourth, 2006 BMW 325i fitted with Original Equipment (OE)-spec 205/55R16 Goodyear Eagle RS-A High Performance All-Season tires mounted on 16x7.5" wheels. These non-Run-Flat OE tires were used on earlier generation BMW 3-series. We have included a vehicle/tire combination in other tire evaluations, and have found it helpful to have a vehicle fitted with an OE-spec tire in the test to evaluate the impact of installing the other products.

What We Learned on the Road

Our 5.6-mile loop of expressway, state highway and county roads provides a great variety of road conditions that include city and highway speeds, smooth and coarse concrete, as well as new and patched asphalt. This route allows our team to experience noise comfort, ride quality and everyday handling, just as you would during your drive to school or work.

All three of the Grand Touring All-Season tires in this test displayed excellent road manners, where comfortable ride quality, low tread noise and refined handling are trademarks of the group. The ContiProContact produced the least amount of tread and impact noise when driving across the rougher portions of our ride route. The Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus was close behind, feeling supple over the smaller road imperfections, but becoming a little harsher over the larger bumps and broken pavement. The tread noise level from the Energy MXV4 Plus was also relatively low, producing a "white" noise at all speeds, without any constant pitches that might begin to annoy during a longer trip. The Bridgestone Turanza LS-H was a close third in the comfort areas, riding just a little firmer over the bumps, and producing just a bit more tread noise on the coarse concrete highway section of our Road Ride route. As expected, all three of these Grand Touring All-Season tires were more quiet and comfortable than the Goodyear Eagle RS-A OE Comparison tire from the High Performance All-Season category.

Road handling levels were appropriate for all tires in the test. Among the three Grand Touring All-Season tires in this test, the Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus was the most responsive of the trio, followed by the ContiProContact and then the Turanza LS-H.

What We Learned on the Test Track

Our 1/3-mile per lap test track course includes 90-degree street corners, lane changes and simulated expressway ramps. Run in both dry and wet conditions, the test track allows our team to experience the traction, responsiveness, handling and drivability normally only encountered during abrupt emergency avoidance maneuvers or competition events.

In dry conditions, the average lap time for each of the three Grand Touring All-Season tires was within 0.1 second of each other, showing just how closely matched the group is. The Bridgestone Turanza LS-H displayed somewhat heavy, deliberate steering, requiring some effort to turn the wheel but also feeling solid and predictable. Overall grip felt like it was best of the group, especially around the steady-state skid pad, which was confirmed by recording the highest average g’s of the test. The Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus felt more lively, and required less effort to turn the steering wheel through the faster transitions on the course. The Michelin did display a little power-on oversteer when accelerating through the slalom portion of our test course. The Continental ContiProContact had a nice blend of steering response and overall grip, making it very easy to control when pressed hard. The Goodyear Eagle RS-A slotted in to fourth place, feeling a little less connected to the track than the other three tires in this test.

In the wet, the difference among the tires was more pronounced. Here, the Turanza LS-H displayed a clear advantage, lapping the course faster, transitioning through the slalom more quickly, and generating more grip around the skidpad than the other tires tested. The ContiProContact was a close second, again delivering a nice balance of grip and responsiveness. The Energy MXV4 Plus was third, feeling responsive, but lacking the ultimate wet traction of the Bridgestone or Continental tires. Again, the Goodyear Eagle RS-A fell into fourth place, feeling somewhat slippery and harder to control than the three Grand Touring All-Season tires.

Product Details

Bridgestone Turanza LS-H (Grand Touring All-Season): The Turanza LS with UNI-T AQII tires featuring H-, V- or Z-speed ratings are Bridgestone’s Grand Touring All-Season tires developed to meet the needs of the drivers of sporty coupes and luxury performance sedans by blending responsive handling and comfort with dry, wet and year-round traction, even in light snow. Turanza LS tires feature UNI-T AQII Technology that uses advanced tread compound and construction features to enhance and preserve wet traction through the tire’s life. The Turanza LS with UNI-T AQII in H-, V- and Z-speed ratings keeps wet traction up...even as it wears.

Continental ContiProContact (Grand Touring All-Season): The ContiProContact is Continental’s Grand Touring All-Season tire used as Original Equipment on European sport sedans. The ContiProContact was developed to blend looks and handling with low noise and good ride comfort, and is tuned to match the needs of sporty sedans by providing year-round traction, even in light snow. Read more.

Goodyear Eagle RS-A (High Performance All-Season, Original Equipment Comparison): Goodyear designed the Eagle RS-A to excel at everything, and part of the secret is in the unique asymmetric tread design. Aggressive tread elements in the outside shoulder deliver responsive handling, cornering, and steering. Compliant elements on the inside shoulder combine with wide tread and lateral grooves to provide superior wet and snow traction. Meanwhile, premium sidewall styling ensures that the RS-A looks as good as it performs. Read more.

Michelin Energy MXV4 Plus (Grand Touring All-Season): Every tire engineer will confirm that it’s relatively easy to develop a tire designed to excel in any single area, yet it is almost impossible to build a tire which improves all areas at once. With the new Energy MXV4 Plus, Michelin engineers have improved upon their previous MXV4 and Energy MXV4 tires’ performance in a dozen traction, handling and comfort perimeters without the traditional tradeoffs.

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Ratings Charts & Reviews Goodyear Eagle RS-A

Tire Category: High Performance All-Season

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Goodyear Eagle RS-A
Good
90%
3M
6.2 - Fair
7.3 - Good
7.4 Hydroplaning Resistance
7.2 Wet Traction
8.5 - Good
8.4 Corner Stability
8.5 Dry Traction
8.5 Steering Response
5.5 - Fair
6.3 Light Snow Traction
5.3 Deep Snow Traction
4.9 Ice Traction
7.7 - Good
7.9 Ride Quality
7.6 Noise
7.4 - Good

Customers Say

Customers praise the Goodyear Eagle RS-A for strong dry traction (7-10 scores) and confident handling, with many noting reliable performance in dry conditions. Wet traction receives mostly positive feedback (7-8 scores) for grip and hydroplaning resistance, though a few report reduced confidence in heavy rain. Ride comfort is generally rated well for smoothness, but some mention road noise as a drawback. Treadwear shows mixed results-while some highlight decent longevity, others note rapid wear or disappointing tread life. As a high-performance all-season tire, it delivers consistent dry and wet capabilities suited for drivers prioritizing responsive handling, though tread durability may vary.

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106 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 66 positive
  • 40 negative

The Goodyear Eagle RS-A earns strong wet traction scores, with many customers giving 8s-10s for confident grip and stability in rainy conditions. While a few lower ratings exist, most drivers find it delivers reliable all-season wet performance as intended.

March 12, 2019

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

I have been down to Miami twice going speeds over 80+ in dry and wet conditions. This tire is outstanding for high speed lane changes and wet road driving...

I did over 70,000 miles of high speed driving between Orlando and Tampa on I4 one of the most deadliest highways in Florida. I have been down to Miami twice going speeds over 80+ in dry and wet conditions. This tire is outstanding for high speed lane changes and wet road driving. FHP uses this tires for high speed chances and I have cut across the medium on the highway more then once watching an SUV get stuck trying to follow my little Corolla. I'm amazed that with a 260 tread wear I got such high mileage from this tire and even tread wear. Two of the tires did show dry rout after 4 years so I replaced them with a new set but the tread would have lasted to 80,000.

Vehicle: 2015 Toyota Corolla LE
Miles Driven on Tires: 70,855
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: WINDERMERE, FL
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 15, 2022 (Verified Purchase)

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...I'll quickly admit that they aren't great at carving corners in the wet, but I've also been able to drive at highway speed while the rain was pouring in sheets with very high confidence...

They're not ultra-high performance tires, don't fool yourself, but since these tires are 20mm wider than stock, the pressure being run is lower and they are just a joy. I'll quickly admit that they aren't great at carving corners in the wet, but I've also been able to drive at highway speed while the rain was pouring in sheets with very high confidence. For a car as light as a mini, this is plenty of grip for hard cornering, even on mostly stock suspension. For the price, these are probably about as good as you can ask for. I doubt they'll be the greatest tires in the snow, but neither is a fwd mini cooper. I'll drive my Volvo v60 Polestar with awd if I need to go out in the snow, and that's a perfectly acceptable compromise. For any car that is to be driven quickly but that isn't itself a sporty car, these are a great option that won't break the bank.

Vehicle: 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RESTON, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 16, 2025

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...Dry traction is great, wet is good and snow is so so although I tested the tires in snow mode on 2 inches of snow and they did pretty good with very little wheel spin...

Not sure why all the negativity. I purchased these as a replacement for michelin primacy and I see very little difference. Dry traction is great, wet is good and snow is so so although I tested the tires in snow mode on 2 inches of snow and they did pretty good with very little wheel spin. Really good tires for the price so far.

Vehicle: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD Limited
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BROOKLYN, NY
Driving Style: Average
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112 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 91 positive
  • 21 negative

Most customers rate dry traction highly with scores of 9s and 10s, praising responsive handling and confident grip in dry conditions. While a few lower ratings suggest occasional concerns, the Eagle RS-A's high-performance design delivers strong dry-road capability for all-season driving.

February 11, 2019

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...I was even tugging out bigger vehicles because I had traction they didn't have...

These are my second set of Goodyear eagle rsa's, and I'd say they are the best bang for the buck. I got just under 65k miles on my first set, and they helped my car get better mpg. I work construction so I'm in and out of job sites and driving through different terrains as well as long road trips, I've yet to be left stuck or afraid of not making it home because of a bad tire choice. My first set of tires were kumho and they would just not cut it, I even replaced them with a set of yokahomas and those were also a bad choice. These Goodyear eagle rsa are just a great tire. I was even tugging out bigger vehicles because I had traction they didn't have. I would definitely recommend these tires for anyone on a budget looking for a great tire.

Vehicle: 2010 Scion xB
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: RIVERSIDE, CA
Driving Style: Average
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November 15, 2018

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...Dry traction has been excellent...

So far, so good. Today was the first snow I have driven in on these tires, and raging from slush to a light covering to about 2 inches deep, my drive in was business as usual. No problems taking off and very little ABS interference, although that was mainly due to me seeing how they do. I have no clue about deep snow, but I'm sure they won't be as good as a severe snow rated tire, obviously. Seeing other reviews, most of the bad seem to come from RWD cars which these tires probably aren't suited for. In a 3900 pound AWD SUV, however, they have been just fine. Dry traction has been excellent, and even in heavy rain it is hard to break them loose. Rotating every oil change, there has been zero cupping or feathering. Again, the tire should be matched to the application. Would I buy again? It all depends on the heavy snow, but not having much ground clearance in the first place, I wouldn't try driving in more than 5 inches or so, anyway.

Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Sport AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: ARNOLD, MO
Driving Style: Spirited
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114 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 84 positive
  • 30 negative

Most customers rate the Eagle RS-A's ride quality and noise comfort highly, with many scoring 9s and 10s. High scores suggest a smooth, refined driving experience expected from high-performance all-season tires.

November 04, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

4 out of 5 Star Rating
4 out of 5

...I'm extremely pleased with the tire and have not found a better value for my needs. I feel like for the average driver in an average family vehicle; this would be a really good choice...

This tire was OEM on our new 2009 Venza. Today the car has 268,000 miles and I'm shopping my third set of tires...all of them this very same model. I am averaging well over 80,000 miles per set of tires. My driving has been the Washington DC beltway and highways in Maryland and Northern VA. I'm extremely pleased with the tire and have not found a better value for my needs. I feel like for the average driver in an average family vehicle; this would be a really good choice. I am admittedly puzzled by some of the negative reviews since they seem so different from my experience. I suspect vehicle type (high performance or heavy vehicles), driving conditions (though honestly roads and conditions in and around DC are far from ideal) and driving style are influential variables. I'm looking forward to my third purchase of these tires.

Vehicle: 2009 Toyota Venza FWD V6
Miles Driven on Tires: 78,000
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: BUMPASS, VA
Driving Style: Average
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96 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 61 positive
  • 35 negative

Most customers rate the Goodyear Eagle RS-A's treadwear highly, with many scoring 9s and 10s. The all-season design shows excellent tread life for high-performance driving. While a few lower scores (0-6) exist, the majority reflect long-lasting performance in varied conditions.

March 17, 2019

3.8 out of 5 Star Rating
3.8 out of 5

...I have had these tires on my challenger for two years now driving in all kinds of weather for 25,000 miles now. No problems. On top of that I bought all four tires used! Tread is still not down to wear bars...

2013 dodge challenger, I've driven all sorts of vehicles with various tires since 1983 up and down the east coast. I don't care about brand loyalty. I have had these tires on my challenger for two years now driving in all kinds of weather for 25,000 miles now. No problems. On top of that I bought all four tires used! Tread is still not down to wear bars.These are good all around performance tires. Many police agencies use these tires on their dodge chargers for a reason. Not just the price. They chase vehicles at high speeds in all kinds of weather with these tires for several years now. If these tires fail the agency can be sued as a result. These tires take a lot of abuse and keep going for the most part. If you live where it snows in the winter its a good idea to keep tire cables in your trunk no matter what tires you use. These are good tires I can count on.

Vehicle: 2013 Dodge Challenger SXT
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: GREENVILLE, NC
Driving Style: Average
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March 22, 2023

3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

I rotate my tires every oil change and cross rotate every other oil change and thats why I get close to 90K miles out of a set of these tires and have a perfect alignment.

I been buying these same tires for my 2000 Supercharged Z/24 Cavalier since 2003 after the original set wore out which these were factory tires to begin with. I cant complain. I rotate my tires every oil change and cross rotate every other oil change and thats why I get close to 90K miles out of a set of these tires and have a perfect alignment.

Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24
Miles Driven on Tires: 85,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: BUNKER HILL, WV
Driving Style: Spirited
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June 22, 2017

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...They have 44,000 miles and by tread depth they will easily go to 60,000.

These tires came as oem on our Nissan Maxima. They are the best factory tires I have ever bought on a new car, and I will replace them with identical tires if they are available at that time. They have 44,000 miles and by tread depth they will easily go to 60,000.

Vehicle: 2014 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV
Miles Driven on Tires: 43,600
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MALVERN, AR
Driving Style: Average
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56 customers mention "Winter Traction"

  • 28 positive
  • 28 negative

Winter traction shows concerning scores with many ratings between 0-5. Customers report slippery conditions, loss of traction, and getting stuck, highlighting poor snow/ice performance for this all-season tire.

November 14, 2018

1.6 out of 5 Star Rating
1.6 out of 5

...In snow, the car will lose all traction and kick the rear out and slide (thank --- and Nissan for ESC and TC). Good tires to put on if it's warm and dry, definatley not an all season tire. Stay away from them at all costs with this size and car.. especially if you live in a snowy region.

I live in the New England snow belt (North east PA). Stock tires that came on my CPO maxima. Bought with 38k on it. First thing I've done with this car is change out the tires as soon as I could. I've had 8/32nds life on the rear and front. In wet Sumer, you hydroplane going any speed above 15mph on any wet surface. In snow, the car will lose all traction and kick the rear out and slide (thank --- and Nissan for ESC and TC). Good tires to put on if it's warm and dry, definatley not an "all season" tire. Stay away from them at all costs with this size and car.. especially if you live in a snowy region.

Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S
Miles Driven on Tires: 38,980
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MOOSIC, PA
Driving Style: Easy Going
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March 04, 2017

2.8 out of 5 Star Rating
2.8 out of 5

...I can't imagine them getting anywhere in the snow.

I'm in my 50's and drive a 2014 Maxima SV Sport mostly highway miles. The Good: I like the crisp handling, feel and stability on the highway. The ride is firm but not harsh.

The not so good: These RS-A are simply terrible in the rain . Even light throttle generates lots of wheel spin and causes the traction control to buzz away and blink enough to cause a seizure. I live in San Francisco and attempts up steeper city streets in the rain results in hilarious amounts wheel-spin even when using a very light pedal. I can't imagine them getting anywhere in the snow. On the highway in rain they are very susceptible to hydroplaning.
However, my biggest disappointment is very poor tread wear. I drive mostly highway miles, keep my car serviced and in alignment but this set of Eagle RS-As are nearly done and won't make it anywhere near 35K. I've owned a lot of Goodyear tires and these are below average.

Vehicle: 2013 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV with Sport Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 27,564
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Driving Style: Average
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February 20, 2017

3.1 out of 5 Star Rating
3.1 out of 5

...So far this tires are very bad on wet traction... At 55 mph, it feels that it can't evacuate water fast enough that the tires hydroplane. I feel that my front tires are loosing grip... I will steer away from this tires if you live in a place with high precipitation...

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We just had a the strongest storm in SoCal on Feb 17, 2017. So far this tires are very bad on wet traction. (I am hating this set of tires: really bad on foul weather and it wear out faster). At 55 mph, it feels that it can't evacuate water fast enough that the tires hydroplane. I feel that my front tires are loosing grip. I never had that kind of problem with my VW Routan 2012 SE equipped with good Green X Michelin tires. I will steer away from this tires if you live in a place with high precipitation. It is not worth your life.

So far with the treadwear, it is bad too. At 15K miles, i lost 35% of tread and it is very conspicious that they put a really soft rubber compound on these tires. These tires are easily get slashed.

Vehicle: 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 15,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA
Driving Style: Spirited
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