Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
Across four shared professional tests (including large-group comparisons from Auto Bild and Auto Zeitung), the overall results stay close-Goodyear typically edges the all-round ranking (2nd vs 4th in Auto Bild; 2nd vs 3rd in Auto Zeitung), while Pirelli takes a headline overall win in the smaller Al Volante test (1st vs 2nd). The real story is how they get there: Pirelli repeatedly shines in wet cornering/handling feel and rolling resistance, while Goodyear repeatedly dominates longevity, noise, and aquaplaning stability-plus it retains the more “sporty” dry-road character.
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 four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | two | |
| Pirelli Cinturato C3 | two |
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Pirelli Cinturato C3 have an equal number of test wins. However, 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.
Key Strengths
- Very strong aquaplaning safety (wins straight aquaplaning in 3/3 tests; strong curved aquaplaning e.g., 3.97 vs 3.46 m/s² in Auto Bild)
- Low external noise and good refinement (e.g., 70.8 vs 75.2 dB Auto Bild; 68 vs 72 dB Auto Zeitung)
- Excellent predicted mileage / wear performance (63,830 km vs 50,350 km Auto Bild; also better wear in Auto Zeitung)
- Sportier, more precise dry-road character with top dry section results (fastest/strongest dry handling and subjective scores in Auto Zeitung)
- Consistently strong wet handling and lateral grip (wins wet handling and wet circle where measured; notably strong subjective wet confidence)
- Slight edge in dry braking across tests (wins 3/3 measured comparisons, albeit by small margins ~0.6%)
- Lower rolling resistance for better running efficiency (wins 3/3 tests; e.g., 7.7 vs 8.33 kg/t Auto Bild; 7.4 vs 8.7 kg/t Al Volante)
- Balanced, progressive behaviour at the limit in the wet (testers note neutral, confidence-inspiring feedback)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 stopped the vehicle in 0.43% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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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 0.49% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one 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 0.5% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 9.74% more points than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.26% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was 0.86% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was 1.44% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 scored 13.48% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was 0.83% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three 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 0.82% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 3.78% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 scored 14.11% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 4.29% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 16.09% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 17.05% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato C3.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 had a 9.31% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato C3 lost 9.28% less particle wear matter than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Abrasion: Pirelli Cinturato C3
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 very highly overall, most often praising its strong dry and especially wet grip, short braking distances, and predictable/progressive behavior near the limit. Many also report a comfortable, refined ride for a UHP tyre with good value versus Michelin/Continental rivals. The main recurring downsides are faster-than-expected tread wear for some users and noticeable roar/rumble on rough asphalt, with a smaller but repeated theme of softer sidewalls or slightly numb turn-in/understeer compared with sharper alternatives.
Based on 174 reviews with an average rating of 85%
Pirelli Cinturato C3 Driver Reviews
Drivers report the Pirelli Cinturato C3 as a highly confidence-inspiring tyre, with standout wet and dry grip, strong braking, and very safe, predictable handling. Many also praise its quick steering/turn-in and good comfort, often describing it as quiet and refined for a touring-focused design. A small minority note that noise can vary by road surface and that the sporty, stiffer feel may be a bit harsher over bigger impacts.
Based on 11 reviews with an average rating of 94%
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
Conclusion
The Pirelli Cinturato C3's case is about composed wet-road grip and efficiency rather than “sportiness.” It repeatedly wins wet handling/curve grip metrics (e.g., wet handling 83.4 vs 82.2 km/h and wet circle 14.64 vs 14.68 s in Auto Bild; wet handling 70.8 vs 72.2 s and wet circle 13.9 vs 14.1 s in Auto Zeitung), and it's consistently better on rolling resistance (e.g., 7.7 vs 8.33 kg/t in Auto Bild; 7.4 vs 8.7 kg/t in Al Volante), which can translate into lower fuel/energy use. The main practical drawback is noise-called out as class-worst in multiple reports-so it best suits drivers prioritising wet-corner confidence and efficiency over refinement.
Practical takeaway: choose the Goodyear if you want the quieter, longer-lasting, aquaplaning-strong “fast GT” tyre; choose the Pirelli if you want the more touring-leaning tyre that feels especially secure and progressive in wet corners and costs less to run at the pump/plug.
Key Differences
- Wet cornering vs wet stopping: Pirelli tends to be better in wet handling/lateral grip, while Goodyear tends to be slightly better in wet braking (Goodyear wins wet braking in 3/3 measured tests).
- Aquaplaning: Goodyear is the clearer choice for standing-water stability (straight aquaplaning wins 3/3; big curved aquaplaning advantage in Auto Bild).
- Refinement: Goodyear is materially quieter in every shared test with noise data, while Pirelli is repeatedly reported as among the loudest (and highest in Auto Bild/Auto Zeitung).
- Efficiency: Pirelli consistently delivers lower rolling resistance (all reported tests), whereas Goodyear trades efficiency for performance/durability.
- Longevity/value: Goodyear shows higher predicted mileage and often better value-per-distance (e.g., 63,830 vs 50,350 km and 12.22 vs 15.69 price/1000 in Auto Bild).
- Dry character: Goodyear feels more responsive and “max-performance” in dry handling metrics and subjective scores, while Pirelli is more security-focused and touring-oriented.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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 %s and %s, 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.