Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 tire review

Updated on 2023-01-11


The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a high-performance summer tire designed for sports cars and high-end vehicles. It features a asymmetric tread pattern which provides improved handling in both wet and dry conditions. The tire also boasts of some advanced technologies such as Dry contact plus technology and Wet braking pro technology. Dry contact plus technology allows the tire's contact patch to adapt to the driving style and road surface for improved dry performance. Wet braking pro technology uses a new resin that allows the tire to have more micro-contact with the road which results in improved wet braking. Additionally, the tire is Electric Vehicle ready, which means it has lower noise emissions and reduced rolling resistance, making it a perfect fit for electric vehicles. Overall, this is a high-performing, sporty tire that is well-suited for sports cars and high-end vehicles, especially electric vehicles with its low noise and rolling resistance feature.

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Test results

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has recently been put to the test in the 2022 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test and it placed first out of 9 Tires. The tire received positive feedback for its sporty dynamic handling and excellent grip in the dry with the shortest dry braking, short wet braking with a very fast wet handling lap, lowest noise on test, lowest rolling resistance on test (of the UHP tires). However, the tire also received some negative feedback for its low aquaplaning resistance and average comfort.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has recently been put to the test in the 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test and it placed first out of 10 Tires. The tire received positive feedback for its very short braking distances, outstanding grip, high cornering stability, and sporty but easy to control handling. However, the tire also received some negative feedback for its average aquaplaning resistance.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has recently been put to the test in the 2022 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test and it placed 2nd out of 7 Tires. The testers found that the Asymmetric 6 was only slightly behind the Potenza Sport in the dry and wet, but had a better rolling resistance and the best aquaplaning resistance on test.

Real drivers reviews

According to the drivers reviews, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a highly rated tire. Many of the drivers had previously used high-performance tires such as Continental SportContact 5 and Michelin PS4 and found the Goodyear F1 Asym 6 to be the best in terms of dry, braking, and wet performance. They also noted that the Asym 6 was more agile and sporty than the previous tires they had used and the best part is the price is cheaper than others. However, one of the common negative feedback was on the quick wear of the tire, which was mostly from the driver who had around 2.5k miles and are at 2mm. They also found the price for the wear disgusting. Despite this, most of the drivers were happy with the purchase and felt that the Goodyear F1 Asym 6 was a great improvement over their previous tires, with better handling, lower noise, and improved grip in both dry and wet conditions. Some of them also note that the difference was night and day when they replaced their old tires with Goodyear F1 Asym 6. They also mentioned they had considered other options but they had a positive experience with Goodyear's previous model and price difference made a difference.

Conclusion

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a high-performance summer tire that boasts a number of advanced technologies that provide improved handling in both wet and dry conditions. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this tire:

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Overall, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a high-performing tire that is well-suited for sports cars and high-end vehicles. It offers a number of advanced technologies and features that provide improved handling in both wet and dry conditions. It is also electric vehicle ready with lower noise emissions and reduced rolling resistance. While it may have some drawbacks, such as average aquaplaning resistance and quick wear according to some drivers, its many benefits and positive test results make it a solid choice for high-performance driving.

In this article, we use data collected from numerous daily driver reviews and professional automotive journalists' road tests. This guide shows computed data charts and information about Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performance in different road conditions.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores:

Tire scores charts by drivers' reviews:

Overall:
94%
Overall Dry:
94.7%
Corner Stability:
95%
Dry Traction:
96%
Steering Response:
93%
Overall Wet:
93%
Wet Traction:
93%
Overall Comfort:
91%
Wear:
93%
Buy again:
97%

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