Road Bike Tire Test: Goodyear Eagle F1 TLC 25
Contents and Test Summary
- Introduction
- Manufacturer Specifications
- Size, Weight, Thickness
- Rolling Resistance: 13.9 Watts
- Puncture Resistance: 43 Points
- Static Wet Grip: 67 Points
- Conclusion: 3.0 / 5 Recommended
- Comments
- Goodyear Eagle F1 TLC 25
(100% is best)
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Tubeless Complete is the first Goodyear tire we've tested, and with such an iconic name, our expectations were through the roof. If you're into car tires (and probably even when you're not), 'Goodyear Eagle F1' might ring a bell or two. The new Goodyear road bike tires now also use the Eagle F1 name that, although it's a bit confusing for online search, gives it an instant edge over the competition.
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The Eagle F1 range is part of Goodyear's 'UHP' range of bicycle tires which stands for 'Ultra-High-Performance'. The UHP range consists of the Eagle F1, Eagle F1 SuperSport, and Vector 4 Seasons. The regular Eagle F1 is a clear all-round road bike tire with the SuperSport being more race-oriented and the Vector 4 Seasons offering more protection and wet grip. The all-round class is by far the most popular in road biking as these tires provide good durability and puncture resistance while still being fast and light.
The Eagle F1 is available in both tube-type and tubeless versions in a nice range of sizes ranging from 23-622 (tube-type only) up to 32-622. The Tubeless version comes with a 120 TPI tubeless-ready casing that features a 'Dual Angle Bead Design' for easy inflation and air retention. The compound is Goodyear's 'Dynamic:GSR' compound where the GSR part stands for 'Graphene Silica Road' and Goodyear promises 'Improved grip, reduced rolling resistance and longer wear'.
We've tested the 25-622 version of the Eagle F1 Tubeless Complete. Our first impression with this tire was very positive as we were able to inflate the tire with a standard floor pump, valve core in place, no sealant, and no cursing (10 out of 10).
Manufacturer Specifications
| Manufacturer Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Goodyear |
| Model | Eagle F1 TLC |
| Year | 2021 |
| Tire Type | Tubeless |
| Supplied By | Bought in store |
| New or Used | New |
| Mileage | 0 km |
| Price Range | High |
| Buy At | Ad Amazon.com |
| Manufacturer part number | GR.010.25.622.V003.R |
| TPI | 120 |
| Compound | Dynamic:GSR |
| Bead | Folding |
| ETRTO | 25-622 |
| Size Inch | 28" |
| Specified Width (mm) | 25 |
| Specified Weight | 275 grams |
| Max Air Pressure (psi) | 110 |
| Made In | Members Only |
| Available Sizes |
25-622 (700x25c) 28-622 (700x28c) 30-622 (700x30c) 32-622 (700x30c) |
Goodyear Eagle F1 TLC 25 Test Results
Size, Weight, and Thickness Measurements
| Size, Weight and Thickness Measurements | |
|---|---|
| Specified Weight | 275 grams |
| Measured Weight | 280 grams |
| System Adjusted Weight (tire + valve + rim seal) |
300 grams |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Measured Height | 23 mm (un-round) |
| Total Tire Thickness Center | 2.8 mm |
| Total Tire Thickness Sidewall | Members Only |
| Unmounted Casing Width | 64 mm |
| Unmounted Tread Width | Members Only |
| Tread Cover (Tread / Casing Ratio) | Members Only |
| All size measurements are taken at an air pressure of 100 psi / 6.9 bars on a 17.8 mm inner width rim. | |
Rolling Resistance Test Results
| Rolling Resistance Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Inner Tube | None (20 ml sealant) |
| Measured Width | 26 mm (un-round) |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 132 psi/9.1 bar 25-27 = 120 psi/8.3 bar 28-29 = 108 psi/7.4 barUltra High Air Pressure (120 psi / 8.3 bar) |
13.9 Watts CRR: 0.00417 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 110 psi/7.6bar 25-27 = 100 psi/6.9 bar 28-29 = 90 psi/6.2 barExtra High Air Pressure (100 psi / 6.9 bar) |
14.7 Watts CRR: 0.00441 |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 88 psi/6.1 bar 25-27 = 80 psi/5.5 bar 28-29 = 72 psi/5.0 barHigh Air Pressure (80 psi / 5.5 bar) |
Members Only |
| Rolling Resistance Real tire width in mm: 22-24 = 66 psi/4.6 bar 25-27 = 60 psi/4.1 bar 28-29 = 54 psi/3.7 barMedium Air Pressure (60 psi / 4.1 bar) |
Members Only |
| The Road Bike section is a multi tire size section, air pressures have been adjusted to the measured casing width. All numbers are for a single tire at a speed of 29 km/h / 18 mph and a load of 42.5 kg / 94 lbs. Use the formula: RR (Watts) = CRR * speed (m/s) * load (N) to calculate rolling resistance at a given speed and load. |
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Puncture Resistance Test Results
| Puncture Resistance Test Results (higher is better) | |
|---|---|
| Total Puncture Score Tread | 43 Points |
| Total Puncture Score Sidewall | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Tread Total Tire Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Sharp Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Puncture Force Blunt Needle | Members Only |
| Sidewall Total Tire Thickness | Members Only |
Static Grip Test Results
NOTE: Grip test data is only available on tires tested after November 2018. You can find more information about our grip test here: Introducing Grip Testing
| Static Grip Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Wet Grip Average | 67 Points |
| Wet Grip Center | Members Only |
| Wet Grip Edge | Members Only |
| Grip in points = coefficient of friction * 100 Road bike grip test rim width = 19.0 mm |
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Conclusion
- Goodyear Eagle F1 TLC 25
(100% is best)
We had high hopes the Goodyear Eagle F1 would be something special, but the reality is it doesn't stand a chance against the competition in our tests. Rolling resistance is quite high, tread puncture resistance slightly below the all-round average, weight isn't spectacular, tread width is also borderline for an all-round tire. The good parts are that it is very easy to inflate, holds air well, and the sidewalls are quite tough.
We rate this tire 3.0 out of 5 which is still recommended. We do think the Eagle F1 can be a good tire as long as you don't buy it with the expectation that this is one of the fastest road bike tires out there. The easy inflation with a floor pump is also something some manufacturers should look into.
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RATING:
3.0
/ 5
TEST VERDICT:
Recommended