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Kumho PorTran KC53 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is ahead, 87–62

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Tire AKumho

PorTran KC53

Summer Touring tires

Tests – · none yet Owners 59 · 285 reviews

Best test result: #7 of 16 in 2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tyre Test (overall ranking)

Tests 91 · 31 tests Owners 82 · 1,852 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 (overall ranking)

“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.”

Category by category

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

  1. 64

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +28
    92
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–94
    Reviews found online6389
  2. 65

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +25
    90
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–92
    Reviews found online6386
  3. 61

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +16
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–76
    Reviews found online5379
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    Noise

    No comparison
    83
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–95
  5. 57

    Treadwear

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +25
    82
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–91
    Reviews found online5270
  6. 62

    Handling

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 +24
    86
    Why this score
    SourcePorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
    Reviews found online6286
Scores at a glance
Kumho PorTran KC53 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho PorTran KC53Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Relative Score 62 87
Dry 64 92
Wet 65 90
Comfort 61 77
Noise – 83
Treadwear 57 82
Handling 62 86

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Headline score

PorTran KC53

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryPorTran KC53Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6ΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 14% #7/16 · 2019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tyre Test 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 −85.7 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A PorTran KC53

Pros

  • Significantly quieter and more refined road noise compared to stock or competitor tires
  • Smoother, more forgiving ride quality (frequently noted by motorhome owners)
  • Excellent value for money and affordable pricing

Cons

  • Occasional wheel spin or reduced forward traction when accelerating quickly in the wet
  • Potential for accelerated edge wear under certain loads if pressures are not meticulously managed
  • Isolated reports of premature sidewall cracking after a few years
All owner themes in the PorTran KC53 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

Kumho PorTran KC53

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

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 · Kumho PorTran KC53 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
CategorySummer Touring tiresSummer
Vehicle typeVan—
Sizes available27130
Rim diameters14″ – 18″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?

Kumho PorTran KC53

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 — better dry, wet 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 92 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 90 vs 65 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 82 vs 57 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 86 vs 62 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho PorTran KC53
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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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.

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

87

Leads

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

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