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 3,524 + 1,946 owner reviews. How we score
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ahead, 89–73
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Tests 76 · 32 tests Owners 71 · 3,524 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”
Tests 93 · 31 tests Owners 84 · 1,946 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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 30 / 30 tests | 79 | 96 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 92 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–7 | 94% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 98% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 67% | 80% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 70.6 = 76
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.4 + 40% × 91.5 = 94
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 31 / 31 tests | 84 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | 92 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 100% | 90% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 84% | 92% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–7 | 89% | 95% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 96% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 97% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 97% | 99% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 83.7 + 40% × 72.7 = 79
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 93 + 40% × 91.6 = 92
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 10 tests | 70 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 81 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 100% | 97% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 40% × 70.5 + 60% × 70.2 = 70
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 40% × 75.7 + 60% × 81.3 = 79
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 26 tests | 64 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 73 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 97% | 99% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 63.5 + 40% × 73.1 = 67
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 91.8 + 40% × 66.3 (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.
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 7 tests | 70 | 96 |
| Reviews found online | 68 | 70 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 58% | 68% |
| Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 66% | 92% |
Sport Maxx RT2: 60% × 70.1 + 40% × 68.2 = 69
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 60% × 96.4 + 40% × 69.8 = 86
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 70 | 90 |
| Source | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 26 tests | 64 | 71 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 95% | 95% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 81% | 85% |
| Category | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 89 |
| Dry | 76 | 94 |
| Wet | 79 | 92 |
| Comfort | 70 | 79 |
| Noise | 67 | 82 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 86 |
| Handling (owners) | 70 | 90 |
| Efficiency | 64 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Sport Maxx RT2
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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.
| Discipline | Category | Sport Maxx RT2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Δ | Head-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 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“Dunlop sportmaxx RT2 in XL are only 'B' for rain though :thumbsdown:”
“I have Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2's on my Audi A3 2.0TDI (buckets of torques) and they work incredibly well in all weather conditions. Granted a different proposition with FWD Audi, but for the price it was a no brainer to stick with them when I needed the fronts replacing.”
“Thanks everyone! I knew this forum would have the answer I think in this case what the tyre fitter might have meant was "there are no Dunlop run-flats for e46 M3s" (he did ask what car it was for) as this size based search does not bring up tyres with the run flat feature. Which I presume means the ones I ordered previously were not run-flats (it certainly looked properly flat, would not want to drive on it let alone at the claimed 50mph) and thence the new one I've ordered is also a not a run-flat. Garage should be able to fit them. Bloody confusing of the Dunlop website.”
Based on 19 community posts
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.
“you could fit them but they are not NF rated, only 5 is NF0 and NF1 rated but on the 21" sized for the sedan.”
“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.”
“Quote: Originally Posted by Toothadash Hi guys thanks for your input and sharing what you are using. I have gone for Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 with 20% off so worked out around £150 each fitted. You'll not go wrong with those; superb tyres and loved them on our F31 when I ran 2 sets of wheels”
Based on 29 community posts
| Attribute | A · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 | B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | 130 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 21″ | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 7 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 300 A A | 260 - 300 AA A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 30,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall - Vertical Serrated Band |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 42 | 42 |
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better handling, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 70 on handling.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 94 vs 76 on dry.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 86 vs 69 on treadwear.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 82 vs 67 on noise.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT2 won 2 of 2 shared curved aquaplaning tests.
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 92 vs 79 on our wet score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 94 vs 76 on our dry score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 82 vs 67 on our noise score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 79 vs 70 on our comfort score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 86 vs 69 on our treadwear score.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 71 vs 64 on our efficiency score.
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
