Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the latest maximum performance summer tire in the famous Asymmetric range. The new Asym 6 builds on the exceptional performance of the Asymmetric 5 by improving the dry performance, wet braking, wet handling, and a new lowers rolling resistance meaning this tire is also EV ready.

Tire review data from 129 tire reviews averaging 86% over 635,196 miles driven, and 14 tests with an average result of 2nd.

Dry Grip 95%
Wet Grip 91%
Road Feedback 88%
Handling 88%
Wear 74%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 84%

First On Market October 2021
Wheel Size 17 - 23"
Width 205 - 325mm
Profile 30 - 65
Rolling Resistance A - D
Wet Grip A - B
Noise (dB) 68 - 72
Winter Rating Not Winter Rated

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ranked 8th of 78 Summer Max Performance tires.

This tire replaced the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.

In Depth Tire Comparisons

Tests Included

14

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

4th

Average Result

2nd

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 Auto Express Summer Tire Test
2nd of 8 tires
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    Summary

    The Goodyear Eagle Asymmetric 6 is an outstanding tire that finished second overall by a slim margin. It excelled in dry conditions, topping the table in dry braking and handling. The tire also performed well in wet conditions, jointly leading in wet cornering. It demonstrated consistent behavior across all conditions, providing a safe, understeer-led balance and good responsiveness. While it scored mid-pack in some wet tests, it remained competitive. The tire offered good ride quality, though some road noise was noted. It also achieved an excellent third place in rolling resistance, contributing to its well-rounded performance.

    Results

    The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 achieved an overall score of 99.9%, priced at £105.08. It dominated dry performance, ranking 1st in both dry braking and dry handling (100% each). In wet conditions, it tied for 1st in wet cornering (100%), but ranked 5th in wet braking (96.70%) and wet handling (98.60%). The tire performed well in aquaplaning tests, ranking 4th in curved aquaplaning (91.80%) and 7th in straight aquaplaning (96.70%). It excelled in rolling resistance, ranking 3rd (94.00%), but scored lower in cabin noise, ranking 7th (94.00%).

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2024 EV Tire Test
4th of 9 tires
  • The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a sports tire that offers convincing performance on dry and wet roads. It provides good aquaplaning resistance, short braking distances, and good overall value.
  • The tire has a slightly elevated rolling resistance.
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2024 Summer SUV Tire Test
1st of 11 tires
  • Overall test winner with excellent driving characteristics on any surface, sporty dynamic handling qualities, precise steering response, short wet and dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
  • None mentioned.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
17 inch
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
225/50R17 94 Y C A 69
225/50R17 98 Y XL B A 70
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
225/60R17 99 Y C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL A A 69
225/45R17 91 Y C A 69
215/45R17 91 Y XL C A 69
225/45R17 94 W XL A A 69
225/45R17 94 Y XL C A 69
215/45R17 87 Y C A 69
215/45R17 91 Y XL C A 69
205/50R17 93 Y XL C A 69
18 inch
225/40R18 92 Y XL B A 70
225/40R18 92 Y XL B A 70
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 70
255/35R18 94 Y XL C A 70
245/40R18 97 Y XL C A 70
235/60R18 107 W XL C A 70
255/35R18 94 Y XL C A 70
245/40R18 93 Y C A 70
245/45R18 100 Y XL B A 70
19 inch
235/35R19 91 Y XL C A 69
20 inch
255/45R20 105 V XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 V XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 T XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 T XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 Y XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 V XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 V XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 Y XL B A 70
255/45R20 105 Y XL A A 70
255/45R20 105 Y XL A A 70
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Questions and Answers for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2022-08-14 - Has anyone compared these to the supersports? Currently running f1 supersports all round on a vauxhall astra mk5 vxr, 280bhp front wheel drive, tempted to give these a try as the car is only a daily with occasional spirited back road driving, one thing that made me go for the supersports was the firm sidewall as I previously ran rainsport 3s and the handling was terrible due to the soft sidewalls so not wanting to loose the sidewall feeling of the supersports .

We've not directly compared the Asym 6 to the F1 SuperSport but he educated guess is that while the asymmetric 6 will feel miles better than the RainSport 3 - a tire notoriously soft on the sidewall, the F1 SuperSport should still have the edge in dry handling. These will be better in the wet, more comfortable etc.

2022-05-30 - Does this tire work on an M135 xdrive (2013) with serial wheels (summer)? .

If you can find the size needed then the Asymmetric 6 will be a good match for your M135.

2022-10-31 - Does the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymetric 6 tire have a rim protector?.

Rim protection can vary on tire size, but the sizes of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 we've worked with have had a small rim protector.

2023-01-07 - Has anyone else noticed a worsening of fuel economy with the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. I had 4 fitted (Audi Q3) and its coincided with a significant fuel economy reduction (approx. 15%)?.

What tire did you replace? A worn tire has around 15% better rolling resistance due to lower tread depth, so if you replaced something similar, that might explain the drop.

2023-04-05 - Any idea on how thesel hold up with light track work? Heading to the Nurburgring in June and wanted to fit a set of F1 Supersports, however they have been out of stock in 245/35/18 since October, so looking for an alternative for my 2013 M135i.

The Asym 6 does not take heat as well as the SuperSport, but it's still reasonable good for its category. If your driving style is VERY aggressive on track they might not be the correct tire for you, however the 'Ring has quite a low grip surface and long straights there's a good chance they'll be ok.

2023-08-08 - What would be best for a Audi a4 225 50 17 for comfort and noise the Asym 6 or the efficientgrip performance 2?.

The EfficientGrip Performance 2 is more oriented towards comfort and noise.

2023-09-26 - Im due to change my RFT`s on my 2009 330i M Sport Coupe Auto. Is this a good idea? My choice would be to change to Goodyear Asym 5 or 6. Or PS4s. Which do you consider would suit the car better. Im running on 19" rims with 225/35`s front and 255/30`s rear. I had Asym 5`s on my 330i Ci which were brilliant. Dont do any spirited driving any more. Too old for that now (70). Safety and comfort is more desirable, specially when I have "miss Daisy" with me !!!.

The largest percentage of people I see moving away from runflat tires on BMWs move to the Asymmetric range and really enjoy the switch, so it seems this would be a good choice for you!

2024-03-17 - Can’t find manufacturer specifications so I hope you can help. Do 235/45/18 Goodyears fit on a 7 inch rim?.

Yes they would fit however they would be slightly pinched as that is outside of specification for that size, a 235/45 R18 should be fitted to a 7.5-9 inch wide wheel with an 8 being the sweet spot.

2024-06-10 - Would the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 be a good choice for MX5 MK3.75 2LTR Sportek..

Yes it would be.

2024-06-10 - Which would be best on a mx5 3.75 2lt sportex michelin ps5 or goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 6.

We would pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for an MX5.

2024-06-30 - I consider buying a set of Asymmetric 6 or Michelin PS4s for a Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. Which one do you think is better considering I live in a climate where there are 10 °C in morning/during night and 30-40 °C during the day and it is raining once few weeks, but when it does, it raines very hard. I am not going to track but I have a more sporty driving style. I plan on using them for autumn as well, when it is raining more often and there are even 5 °C in the morning and 25-30 during day. What do you think?.

Of the two I would probably opt for the Goodyear as it's slightly more direct, however both tires will likely feel less dynamic than the OE Pirelli. They will offer much more grip in cold / wet conditions though.

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YouTube Review

Top 3 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Reviews

Given 100% while driving a Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 Clubsport 40 Edition (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 and feedback were fantastic, along with being very safe in the wet. When my front tires reached the end of their serviceable life after 11,000 miles, I was more than ready to get the newer Asymmetric 6's fitted on the front of my car.

I'm simply over the moon with them already. Having covered about 1,000 miles on them in very mixed driving conditions, they have blown me away. They offer *everything* I could ever want from a tire. They are extremely grippy in the dry and wet, the feedback is great, the ride is very comfortable and the price is very reasonable for a top tier tire. I drove home in heavy rain last night and I drove the car hard to see how the tires would handle hard driving in the wet and they did not miss a beat. I was amazed how they put the power down on wet roads and the grip offered in corners. It actually felt like I was driving on a dry road. Incredible.

I had the Michelin PS4's a few years ago and I did not like them at all, they were too soft and struggled to keep up with my hard driving. I trialled the Eagle F1 Supersports when they first came out - they sound like the obvious choice for a sports hatchback - I found them excellent when warmed up on dry roads but they were nowhere near as confidence-inspiring in the rain and actually quite scary on wet roads. That's why I got the Assym 5's fitted after them and was very happy with my choice. And now I have the 6's I am even happier. These tires are simply fantastic - stupid amounts of grip. I recommend them to everyone. The UK has such mixed weather that I think these just offer the best all round driving experience. They really, really suit the characteristics of the Mk7 Golf GTI. I got them when on offer - £183 for 2 fitted. An absolute steal. Get these tires, you will not be disappointed. I will certainly be getting them again next time round.
Helpful 935 - tire reviewed on March 30, 2023