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Continental SportContact 6 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 12 + 31 road tests and 675 + 1,929 owner reviews. How we score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ahead, 90–72

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Continental SportContact 6
± 5

Tests 85 · 12 tests Owners 53 · 675 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (noise)

“70k on SC6 ? Mine lasted 17k and now since I have the SC7 they overpassed the 6 without problems. They are better.”

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)

“im on my 4th set of goodyear eagle f1 asymmetric 6 and i will never go back to other brands or models. i use them on my e220d estate and as a job im uber driver and do about 7000 miles a month.”

Category by category

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

  1. 83

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +11
    94
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 30 tests9096
    Reviews found online7291

    SportContact 6: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 72.4 = 83

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

  2. 80

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +12
    92
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / 31 tests8893
    Reviews found online6992

    SportContact 6: 60% × 87.9 + 40% × 68.7 = 80

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

  3. 37

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 52 (est.)–
    Reviews found online14–

    SportContact 6: 60% × 52.5 (est.) + 40% × 13.8 = 37

    No road tests of snow for SportContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 65

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +14
    79
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 10 tests7276
    Reviews found online6081

    SportContact 6: 40% × 72.2 + 60% × 59.9 = 65

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

  5. 72

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +10
    82
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 26 tests7493
    Reviews found online70≈ 66 (est.)

    SportContact 6: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 70 = 72

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

    No owner ratings of noise for 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.

  6. 43

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +43
    86
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 53 (est.)96
    Reviews found online2870

    SportContact 6: 60% × 52.7 (est.) + 40% × 28.3 = 43

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

    No road tests of treadwear for SportContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 66

    Handling (owners)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +24
    90
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Reviews found online6690
  8. 69

    Efficiency

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +2
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / 26 tests6971
Scores at a glance
Continental SportContact 6 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental SportContact 6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Relative Score 72 90
Dry 83 94
Wet 80 92
Snow 37 –
Comfort 65 79
Noise 72 82
Treadwear 43 86
Handling (owners) 66 90
Efficiency 69 71

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score
± 5

SportContact 6

± 4

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategorySportContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% #3/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 95% #13/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 97% #5/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 90% #3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test 80% #11/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 84% #12/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test 90% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% #6/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 98% #5/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #2/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 92% #7/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 98% #5/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test 97% #3/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 96% #4/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 97% #4/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 89% #4/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test 92% #9/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 80% #3/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test 60% #5/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 98% #8/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 100% #2/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #2/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 84% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 51% #6/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test 65% #9/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #4/6 2021 Sportauto Summer Tire Test for Sportcars R19 #8/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A SportContact 6

Pros

  • Staggering grip in both dry and wet conditions
  • Precise steering feedback and sharp cornering response
  • Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort compared to some rivals

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear leading to a short lifespan (often requiring replacement under 10,000-15,000 miles)
  • Reduced performance and potential snap oversteer in cold or freezing weather conditions
  • High cost per mile due to fast wear rates
All owner themes in the SportContact 6 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 SportContact 6

Mixed

Community members generally praise the Continental Sport Contact 6 for its strong grip, smooth handling, and impressive wet performance. However, high tread wear is a frequent and significant complaint, with many drivers reporting poor longevity compared to successors like the SportContact 7 and competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. Additional mixed feedback notes issues such as road noise, ride stiffness, and occasional sidewall flex during aggressive cornering.

mbworld.org

“Quote: Originally Posted by ///Bruce Do not buy the 6's. I had a set on my '18 Macan Turbo. Bald in 9,000 miles. The Macan is heavier than the C63S. But still... The other thing I noticed was going into a tight corner, the tires gave the impression they were rolling off the tread and folding under the tire. Weird sensation. Thanks for the feedback...I have read a few reviews on the Contact 6 and what your describing sounds like what everyone says in the review about the Contact 5P (tire before the Contact 6). And one review they specifically talked about the issue you described in the Contact 5P and said it no longer exist in the Contact 6...interesting. Look I am not trying to be cheap but based on Discount Tire prices after install and taxes I can save close to $300 for a set of Contact 6 vs PS4S. Heck that is almost the cost of the two front tires alone even if I don't get as many miles out of them. IDK? I may give them a shot...I figure the worse that can happen is I blow through them (like you said) in 9K miles and if so then next time I go with PS4S???”

r/TyreReviews ·4 upvotes ·2026-05-12

“Back when it was released, John reported something along the lines of: “Continental says the wear issues of the SportContact 6 are resolved in the new SportContact 7, and that they should match the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in terms of wear.” I’ve had both generations, including on the same car, and can confirm the SC6 wears much quicker than the SC7, which I’m running at the moment, BTW. I didn’t even manage to get to 20k km on either of my two AMGs with the factory-fitted SC6, so your high mileage is quite the feat IMO haha. I reckon you’ll be just fine with the SC7 with your setup (car + driving style).”

f30.bimmerpost.com

“CSC6 is excellent tire indeed and the wear is top notch, too. The only sight negatives I am aware of is poor rim protection, quite high noise and harsh ride.”

Top themes
#rapid tread wear#strong wet performance#dry grip and handling#comparison to Michelin PS4S#longevity versus SportContact 7#road noise and comfort#cornering and sidewall stiffness

Based on 27 community posts

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 SportContact 6 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available97130
Rim diameters18″ – 24″17″ – 23″
Tread depth8/32″7 - 9/32″
UTQG240 A A260 - 300 AA A
Treadwear warranty—30,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure50 psi50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common4949

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental SportContact 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better treadwear, handling and comfort. 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 43 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 66 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 79 vs 65 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 92 vs 80 on wet.

Tire A · Continental SportContact 6
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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SportContact 6 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

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

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 92 vs 80 on our wet score.

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

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 94 vs 83 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, SportContact 6 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 82 vs 72 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, SportContact 6 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 79 vs 65 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, SportContact 6 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 86 vs 43 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, SportContact 6 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 71 on the efficiency score, within 3 points.

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