Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Vredestein Ultrac

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Vredestein Ultrac to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

There are a few basic differences between the two tires. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is an Max-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Ultrac is an High-Performance Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars

Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-6 VS Ultrac

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these three tests:

  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead of the Vredestein Ultrac in one of the tests
  • Vredestein Ultrac finished ahead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in two of the tests

While it might look like the Vredestein Ultrac is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.14% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.7M
Vredestein Ultrac
36.2M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.1M Vredestein Ultrac: 36.9M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:34.3M Vredestein Ultrac: 35.5M

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.57% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
108.1Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
106.4Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:108.1Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 106.4Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 11.11% more points than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
8 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:9 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 5.15% less distance than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
41.4M
Vredestein Ultrac
43.65M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:35.2M Vredestein Ultrac: 36.5M
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:47.6M Vredestein Ultrac: 50.8M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 1.15% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
78.3s
Vredestein Ultrac
77.4s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:78.3s Vredestein Ultrac: 77.4s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.69% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Ultrac.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
86.5Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
85.9Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:86.5Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 85.9Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac scored 12.5% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
7 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
8 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:7 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.74% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
20.37s
Vredestein Ultrac
20.22s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:20.37s Vredestein Ultrac: 20.22s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac floated at a 0.06% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
82.35Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
82.4Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:78Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 78.6Km/H
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:86.7Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 86.2Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac slipped out at a 5.47% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
2.59m/sec2
Vredestein Ultrac
2.74m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:2.59m/sec2 Vredestein Ultrac: 2.74m/sec2

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac was 0.17% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
60.3Km/H
Vredestein Ultrac
60.4Km/H
Gravel Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:60.3Km/H Vredestein Ultrac: 60.4Km/H

Gravel Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had 2.54% better traction on gravel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
10360N
Vredestein Ultrac
10630N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Gravel Traction: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:10360N Vredestein Ultrac: 10630N

Sand Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had 5.25% better traction in sand than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9740N
Vredestein Ultrac
10280N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Sand Traction: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:9740N Vredestein Ultrac: 10280N

Grass Traction

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
1.62s
Vredestein Ultrac
1.72s
Grass Acceleration in Seconds, higher is better

Best In Grass Traction: Vredestein Ultrac

Subj. Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Vredestein Ultrac performed equally well in subj. noise tests.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8 Points
Vredestein Ultrac
8 Points
Subjective in car noise levels, higher is better

Best In Subj. Noise: Both tires performed equally well

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8 Points Vredestein Ultrac: 8 Points

Noise

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during one noise tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac measured 1.72% quieter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
64dB
Vredestein Ultrac
62.9dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:64dB Vredestein Ultrac: 62.9dB

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Ultrac was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Ultrac had a 3.4% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
7.93kg / t
Vredestein Ultrac
7.66kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Ultrac

2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test
225/45 R17
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:8.04kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 7.87kg / t
2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test
255/55 R18
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6:7.81kg / t Vredestein Ultrac: 7.45kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Vredestein Ultrac.

In total the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 139 times and drivers have given the tire 86% overall.

The Vredestein Ultrac has been reviewed 22 times and drivers have given the tire 76% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Ultrac.

Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Given 100% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I am a massive Goodyear fan. I had the Assym 3's on a previous car and never looked back.

I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.

I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tires possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.

I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 1155 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2023
View all Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Ultrac
Given 27% 205/45 R17 W on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
despite being described as tires for performance cars, these are suited to granny's fiesta and nothing else. they have no form of sidewall and the stability is appauling, and the lack of feel unbelieveable.

i had bridgestone potenzas before these which although fast wearing did give a good drive. These are the worst tires i have ever purchased by a long way, avoid them at all costs!
Helpful 118 - tire reviewed on November 21, 2008
View all Vredestein Ultrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet braking and wet handling [km/h], while the Vredestein Ultrac performed better in wet handling [s], subj. wet handling, wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, gravel handling [km/h], gravel traction, sand traction, noise and rolling resistance.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. noise, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Vredestein Ultrac seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Vredestein Ultrac

Overall Winner: Vredestein Ultrac

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Ultrac has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.