Falken Azenis FK520 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Falken Azenis FK520 and the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 are Max Performance Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Azenis-FK520 VS Eagle-F1-Asymmetric-6

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these seven tests:

  • Falken Azenis FK520 finished ahead of the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in one of the tests
  • Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead of the Falken Azenis FK520 in six of the tests

While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Falken Azenis FK520 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.53% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
34.02M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
33.5M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:33.7M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33.2M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:35M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 34.3M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:32.5M Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:33.7M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33.2M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:35.2M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 33.8M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.3% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
99.4s
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
99.1s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Falken Azenis FK520:99.4s ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 99.1s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.45% faster around a lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
111.37Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
111.87Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 114.3Km/H Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 114.1Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 119.2Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 120.9Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 100.6Km/H Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 100.6Km/H

Wet Braking

Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 3.79% less distance than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
35.4M
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
34.06M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:27M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 25.4M
2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:43.2M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 40.8M
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:40.1M Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 40.6M
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:42.2M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 39.7M
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:24.5M ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 23.8M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.73% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
68.9s
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
68.4s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Falken Azenis FK520:68.9s ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 68.4s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 3.73% faster around a wet lap than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
80Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
83.1Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 83.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 86.2Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 73.1Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 76.7Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 83.1Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 86.4Km/H

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 2.58% higher lateral wet grip than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
8.3m/s
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.52m/s
Lateral wet grip in m/s squared, higher is better

Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 8.3m/s ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.52m/s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 0.43% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
85.28Km/H
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
85.65Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 77.6Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 77.9Km/H
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Falken Azenis FK520: 78.8Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 79.3Km/H
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 104.1Km/H ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 106.3Km/H
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 80.6Km/H Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 79.1Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 3.01% higher speed than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
3.22m/sec2
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
3.32m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 2.82m/sec2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 2.66m/sec2
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 3.38m/sec2 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 3.93m/sec2
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520: 3.47m/sec2 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 3.38m/sec2

Subj. Comfort

Looking at data from zero tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.

Falken Azenis FK520
NAN Points
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
NAN Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally

Noise

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 0.83% quieter than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
69.98dB
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
69.4dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:66.6dB ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 66.5dB
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Falken Azenis FK520:69dB ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 67dB
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:73dB Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 73.2dB
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:71.3dB ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 70.9dB

Wear

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 29.11% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
44800KM
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
63200KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520: 44800KM ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 63200KM

Value

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 23.55% better value based on price/1000km than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
11.38Price/1000
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.7Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:11.38Price/1000 ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.7Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Falken Azenis FK520 was better during four price tests. On average the Falken Azenis FK520 cost 11.61% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Falken Azenis FK520
394
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
445.75
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Falken Azenis FK520

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:375 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 430
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:595 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 700
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:510 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 550
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 ✓ Falken Azenis FK520:96 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 103

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 3.71% lower rolling resistance than the Falken Azenis FK520.

Falken Azenis FK520
8.62kg / t
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
8.3kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:8.8kg / t ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.5kg / t
2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test
235/35 R19		 Falken Azenis FK520:8.48kg / t ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.39kg / t
2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:8.61kg / t ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.01kg / t
2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test
225/40 R18		 Falken Azenis FK520:8.6kg / t ✓ Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: 8.3kg / t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

In total the Falken Azenis FK520 has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 118 times and drivers have given the tyre 86% overall.

This means drivers in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.

Best Review for the Falken Azenis FK520
/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
I was very surprised by the comfort of the new tyres. My previous tyres were the fk510 and they were hard as hell, felt every crack in the road. The handling in dry and wet conditions are very good, and the cars feels sporty and good in rhe tight curves. Hope they will last as long as fk510 (around 35k km)
Helpful 278 - tyre reviewed on April 1, 2022
View all Falken Azenis FK520 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Given 100% 225/40 R18 on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I am a massive Goodyear fan. I had the Assym 3's on a previous car and never looked back.

I have now had the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5's, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersports, Michelin PS4 and even some Avon's (for a brief period) on my current car - a Golf GTI Clubsport 40.

I mix up my driving a lot - lots of motorway driving but also lots of hard street driving and B road blasts, I find it massively important to have the best tyres possible to allow me to push my car as hard as I can in a safe manner.

I was massively impressed with the Asymmetric 5's, the sheer grip... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 835 - tyre reviewed on March 30, 2023
View all Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Falken Azenis FK520 performed better in price, while the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, noise, wear, value and rolling resistance.

Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in subj. comfort, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the Falken Azenis FK520 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.