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Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 31 road tests and 17 + 1,929 owner reviews. How we score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ahead, 90–81

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Continental MaxContact MC7
± 5

Tests 89 · 4 tests Owners 76 · 17 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2026 AutoView Sport Tyre Test (dry braking)

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
± 4

Tests 93 · 31 tests Owners 84 · 1,929 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (wear)

“I've had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (235/45/18). They were really sturdy, comfort was super bad with them and I sold them for half the price. These are sport tyres, you do not need them.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 91

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +3
    94
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 30 tests9996
    Reviews found online7991
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%96%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1100%100%

    MaxContact MC7: 60% × 98.6 + 40% × 79.1 = 91

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.4 + 40% × 91.1 = 94

  2. 85

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +7
    92
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 31 tests8793
    Reviews found online8392
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%100%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%93%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0100%100%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%97%

    MaxContact MC7: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 82.6 = 85

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 92.9 + 40% × 91.5 = 92

  3. 76

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 10 tests7676
    Reviews found online7581
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%92%

    MaxContact MC7: 40% × 76.2 + 60% × 75.2 = 76

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 40% × 75.7 + 60% × 81.3 = 79

  4. 69

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +13
    82
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 26 tests7193
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–199%100%

    MaxContact MC7: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 92.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 82

    No owner ratings of noise for MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 66

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +20
    86
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 66 (est.)96
    Reviews found online6670

    MaxContact MC7: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 65.7 = 66

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.4 + 40% × 69.8 = 86

    No road tests of treadwear for MaxContact MC7. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  6. 79

    Handling (owners)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +11
    90
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Reviews found online7990
  7. 67

    Efficiency

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 26 tests6771
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–192%94%
Scores at a glance
Continental MaxContact MC7 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental MaxContact MC7Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Relative Score 81 90
Dry 91 94
Wet 85 92
Comfort 76 79
Noise 69 82
Treadwear 66 86
Handling (owners) 79 90
Efficiency 67 71

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MaxContact MC7

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Continental MaxContact MC7 finished ahead 1 times and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 0 times.

DisciplineCategoryMaxContact MC7Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 100% 96% +4.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Dry Handling Dry 100% 100% −0.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% 100% +0.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Wet Braking Wet 100% 93% +7.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Wet Circle Wet 100% 100% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Wet Handling Wet 100% 97% +3.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% 92% +8.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Noise Noise 99% 100% −0.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 92% 94% −2.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/6 #4/6 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 TopTireReview Best UHP Tyres for Asia Test · 235/45 R18

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A MaxContact MC7

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry traction
  • Superior ride comfort and compliance
  • Noticeable reduction in road noise compared to many OEM tires

Cons

  • Softer sidewall construction reduces steering feedback and precision
  • Increased rolling resistance leading to reduced fuel or EV range
  • Potential for accelerated tread wear under aggressive driving
All owner themes in the MaxContact MC7 review

Tire B Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Pros

  • Outstanding grip and confidence in both wet and dry weather conditions
  • Noticeably lower road noise and high ride comfort compared to OEM or run-flat tires
  • Sharp, responsive steering feel and progressive handling at the limit

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
  • Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly squishy feel or floatiness during aggressive quick transitions
  • Some susceptibility to aquaplaning in deep standing water at high speeds
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental MaxContact MC7

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Positive

The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is widely regarded as a top-tier UHP summer tyre with strong dry grip, good wet performance and rim protection. It is often recommended as a comparable or better-value alternative to the Michelin PS5. Reservations include a harsh ride and poor comfort for non-sporty daily use, a harshly negative Swedish test of cold-weather braking, concerns about wear and track use, and isolated vibration and EV-rating questions.

Top themes
#Strong dry grip#Michelin PS5 comparison#Comfort and ride harshness#Wear and durability#Cold-weather performance concerns#Value and pricing#BMW star OEM version#EV-ready and fitment questions

Based on 29 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental MaxContact MC7 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—130
Rim diameters—17″ – 23″
Tread depth—7 - 9/32″
UTQG—260 - 300 AA A
Treadwear warranty—30,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental MaxContact MC7

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better treadwear, noise and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 86 vs 66 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 82 vs 69 on noise.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 79 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 92 vs 85 on wet.

Tire A · Continental MaxContact MC7
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Which is better in the wet, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 92 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 94 vs 91 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 82 vs 69 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 79 vs 76 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 86 vs 66 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, MaxContact MC7 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 71 vs 67 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology