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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 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 32 + 31 road tests and 3,507 + 1,871 owner reviews. How we score

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ahead, 90–74

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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Tire ADunlop

Sport Maxx RT2

Summer

± 4

Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,507 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (comfort (tester's mark))

“Everybody is right. The tyre is available in both a RF and a non-RF versions - so it will simply depend on what you buy. e.g. the rears for my F31 are not RF”

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
± 4

Tests 94 · 31 tests Owners 84 · 1,871 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.

Key facts

  • In 7 tests that measured dry braking for both, Sport Maxx RT2 won 0 and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won 7 (average 94% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured wet braking for both, Sport Maxx RT2 won 0 and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won 7 (average 89% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Sport Maxx RT2 won 2 and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won 2 (average 97% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured noise for both, Sport Maxx RT2 won 0 and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won 4 (average 97% vs 99% of the best).
  • In 4 tests that measured wear for both, Sport Maxx RT2 won 0 and Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 won 4 (average 66% vs 92% of the best).
  1. 76

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +19
    95
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 30 tests7996
    Reviews found online7192
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–794%97%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–398%100%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–167%80%

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 71.1 = 76

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.1 + 40% × 92.1 = 95

  2. 80

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +13
    93
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 31 tests8494
    Reviews found online7492
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0100%90%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–297%97%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–184%92%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–789%95%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%96%
    Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%99%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–297%99%

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 84 + 40% × 73.5 = 80

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 93.6 + 40% × 91.7 = 93

  3. 70

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +9
    79
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 10 tests7076
    Reviews found online7181
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0100%97%

    Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 69.6 + 60% × 70.7 = 70

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 40% × 76.2 + 60% × 81.3 = 79

  4. 67

    Noise

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +16
    83
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 26 tests6394
    Reviews found online74≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–497%99%

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.5 = 67

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 94 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 83

    No owner ratings of noise for Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  5. 69

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +17
    86
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 7 tests7097
    Reviews found online6869
    Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–258%68%
    Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–466%92%

    Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 68.1 = 69

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.5 + 40% × 69.1 = 86

  6. 71

    Handling (owners)

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +19
    90
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Reviews found online7190
  7. 64

    Efficiency

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +8
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 26 tests6472
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–095%95%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–381%85%
Scores at a glance
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryDunlop Sport Maxx RT2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Relative Score 74 90
Dry 76 95
Wet 80 93
Comfort 70 79
Noise 67 83
Treadwear 69 86
Handling (owners) 71 90
Efficiency 64 72

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Sport Maxx RT2

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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 7 tests that ran both, Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 finished ahead 0 times and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 7 times.

DisciplineCategorySport Maxx RT2Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% 97% −3.5 0–7 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
Dry Handling Dry 98% 100% −2.1 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 67% 80% −13.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 100% 90% +9.8 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 97% 97% −0.1 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Braking Wet 89% 95% −6.7 0–7 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 90% 96% −5.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Circle Wet 97% 99% −1.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Wet Handling Wet 97% 99% −1.6 0–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 84% 92% −8.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 100% 97% +3.0 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Noise Noise 97% 99% −2.0 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Abrasion Treadwear 58% 68% −10.1 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Wear Treadwear 66% 92% −25.8 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 95% 95% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/40 R18
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 81% 85% −4.1 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 70% 73% −3.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #17/20 #8/20 – 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Value Cost 60% 83% −22.4 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test · 245/45 R19
Overall Ranking Overall #17/50 #8/50 – 0–7 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? · 245/45 R19

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Sport Maxx RT2

Pros

  • Excellent grip and stability in both wet and dry conditions
  • Significantly lower road noise and high ride comfort compared to competitors
  • Competitive pricing offering great value for a premium-tier brand

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can cause a spongy feel and lack of precision during fast cornering
  • Some reports of premature cracking in the tread valleys or sidewalls
  • Performance and noise levels can degrade noticeably as the tread wears down
All owner themes in the Sport Maxx RT2 review

Tire B Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with predictable, progressive behavior at the limit
  • Significantly lower road noise and improved ride comfort compared to run-flats and predecessors
  • Sharp, responsive steering feel and agile turn-in response

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear or short lifespan reported by some aggressive drivers
  • Softer sidewalls can induce a slightly squishy or floaty feeling during hard, high-speed cornering
  • Occasional complaints about loud resonance or road noise on rough or concrete asphalt surfaces
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

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

Positive

Community opinion portrays the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 as a solid, quiet, and good-value performance tire that performs well in all weather conditions. While some drivers note it is an older design compared to newer flagship releases and point out its 'B' wet rating in certain sizes, it is generally considered capable and competitively priced. There is also frequent discussion clarifying the availability of both run-flat and non-run-flat variants across different dimensions.

Top themes
#Run-flat availability confusion#Low road noise#Value for money#All-weather grip#Older tire generation#Wet performance rating

Based on 19 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Positive

Community opinion on the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is largely positive, with drivers praising its high performance, dry and wet road manners, competitive pricing, and overall capability as a daily and spirited driving tyre. Some users raise concerns regarding ride firmness, high-speed vibration issues, rapid wear under track conditions, and compromised grip in cold wet temperatures as noted in Scandinavian testing. Compatibility discussions also frequently centre on EV suitability, Porsche N-ratings, and rim protection markings.

Top themes
#Wet and dry performance#Comparison with Michelin#Ride comfort and noise#Wear and durability#EV readiness and fitment#Value and pricing

Based on 28 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available56130
Rim diameters17″ – 21″17″ – 23″
Tread depth10/32″7 - 9/32″
UTQG300 A A260 - 300 AA A
Treadwear warranty—30,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlack Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band
Max pressure50 psi50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common4242

Which one should you actually buy?

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 95 vs 76 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 71 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 86 vs 69 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 83 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire A Your priority is curved aquaplaning

Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 won 2 of 2 shared curved aquaplaning tests.

Tire A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Which is better in the wet, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 93 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 95 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 83 vs 67 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 79 vs 70 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 86 vs 69 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Sport Maxx RT2 or Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 72 vs 64 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