Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato C3
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 9.4/10
- Owners say
- 91% · 19
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Pirelli Cinturato C3 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 18.7% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato C3 had 9.1% lower rolling resistance.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want a quieter, longer-lasting tyre with excellent aquaplaning security and a more precise dry feel (ideal for high-mileage drivers and mixed weather). Pick the Pirelli Cinturato C3 if your priority is confident wet-corner handling and lower rolling resistance/efficiency, and you can tolerate higher road noise.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- 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)
Where the Cinturato C3 is stronger
- 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)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Cinturato C3 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Cinturato C3 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 4 | 3 | |
| Wet16 measurements | 8 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 9.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning (2 tests) | 7 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 4 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 3.1 dB quieter (3 tests) | 1 |
| Value7 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato C3 had 9.1% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 4 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.3 | 9.4/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 19 reviews | 86% | The Cinturato C3 by 5 points | 91% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | Too close to call | 83% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato C3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 24 sizes made in both | 35 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 4 tests, 2025 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Field | Cinturato C3 |
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| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 20 | P4 of 20 | |
| 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P8 of 50 | P7 of 50 | |
| 2025 Al Volante Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 7 | P1 of 7 |
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Not ahead in any category
Cinturato C3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Cinturato C3 | Wins | ||||||||||||||||
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| 34.78 | 0.4% | 34.63 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 61.4 | 0.5% | 61.7 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 100.5 | 0.5% | 100 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 10.4% | scored | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 39 | 0.2% | 39.1 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 90.96 | 1% | 90.18 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 82.2 | 1.5% | 83.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 12.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 14.39 | 0.8% | 14.27 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 85.77 | 0.8% | 85.07 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 47.89 | 9.1% | 46.08 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 20.2% | scored | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 69.87 | 3.1 dB | 73 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 56,665 | 18.7% | 47,550 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 8.38 | 9.1% | 7.6 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,455 | 9.3% | 1,320 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 0.08 | 4.9% | 0.08 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Cinturato C3 9.4 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Cinturato C3 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 93 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 94 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 28 | ||
| 69 | Value | 54 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Cinturato C3 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9.6 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 9.6 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 9.3 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 9.3 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 9 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- 86%from 228 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 1,941,005 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 highly overall (84.8% average), most consistently praising its strong dry and wet grip, with many also noting reassuring handling. Around half of reviewers who mention it say it's noticeably quieter than what they replaced, and comfort is commonly described as a step up for a UHP tyre. Longevity is the main talking point: tread life feedback is genuinely split, with a similar number reporting strong mileage as those seeing faster wear. A smaller but recurring complaint is a softer, less supported feel (and occasional extra noise on coarse surfaces) for drivers wanting a firmer, more precise response.
- Excellent dry grip with lots of confidence
- Very strong wet grip for a summer UHP tyre
- Lower road noise than many rivals and OEM fitments
- Comfortable ride for everyday use
- Tread life is inconsistent: some see great mileage, others rapid wear
- Can be noisy on rough or coarse asphalt for a noticeable minority
- Soft sidewall feel can reduce precision and make responses feel less supported
Summarised by AI from 204 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 228 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 reviewsFirstly I'd like to correct/add to something I said in a review about the Mich PS4 where I mentioned the Asy 6s didn't seem to be doing much better. It seems the last bit of tread in the Asy 6s last much longer!, going from 3mm @12.6k to 1.7mm (a bit close!) @21k, so they last much longer than the PS4 tyres on the rear! (The PS4 tyres only lasted 13.2k miles!!).
For a BMW 330d 2010.
Pirelli Cinturato C3
- 91%from 19 reviews
- 83%would buy again
- 76,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Across 19 reviews, the Pirelli Cinturato C3 is described as a highly confidence-inspiring tyre with standout grip, strong wet and dry braking, and sharp, sporty steering that makes cars feel more responsive and secure. Many drivers also report good stability and a generally refined ride, with several praising low wear early on and solid durability impressions. The most repeated drawbacks are higher road noise for some users and a firmer/less plush ride over poor surfaces, with a smaller minority noting worsened fuel economy; one review also flags inconsistent manufacturing finish/quality control.
- Excellent dry and wet grip
- Strong braking and high safety/confidence
- Sharp steering response and sporty handling/turn-in
- Stable, predictable handling and good feedback
- Road noise can be higher than expected (especially on some roads/at low speeds)
- Ride can feel firmer/less forgiving over bumps and potholes
- Some reports of reduced fuel economy/rolling resistance increase
Summarised by AI from 19 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 19 Cinturato C3 reviewsI can say that these tires are the best I have ever had! My previous tires were Bridgestone T001 and Falken FK 510. I am extremely impressed with the comfort and stability of the new Pirelli tires. Their wear in 6000 miles is only 0.7mm! When new the tread is 7.3mm.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 35 of the Cinturato C3, 24 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Cinturato C3 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 35 sizes, 16 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 24 sizes 205/55 R17205/65 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17225/60 R17215/50 R18225/45 R18225/55 R18225/60 R18235/45 R18235/50 R18and 12 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | B40%A35%C25% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 66-72 dB B80%A20% |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 (2026) |
| Awards | Recommended: Best Tyres for Hot Hatches (Compact Sports Cars) (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: Performance Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato C3 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 2% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is an unusually interesting match-up because the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a max-performance summer tyre built around steering precision and high grip, while the Pirelli Cinturato C3 is positioned as a premium-touring summer tyre aimed at balanced safety, refinement and efficiency. In other words: similar “premium” pricing and test credibility, but very different design priorities.
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.
Conclusion
Taken as a pattern across the tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 comes out as the more convincing ownership tyre: it's consistently near the top overall, is notably quieter (e.g., 70.8 dB vs 75.2 dB in Auto Bild; 68 vs 72 dB in Auto Zeitung), and its projected wear advantage is substantial (63,830 km vs 50,350 km in Auto Bild; 49,500 km vs 44,750 km in Auto Zeitung). It also tends to be the safer bet in standing water, winning straight aquaplaning in all three reported tests and showing a big lateral aquaplaning margin in Auto Bild (3.97 vs 3.46 m/s²). If you drive lots of motorway miles, hit heavy rain, or care about low noise and cost-per-km, the Goodyear's package is hard to ignore-even if its purchase price can be high.
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.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Cinturato C3: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Pirelli Cinturato C3 the better tyre?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Pirelli Cinturato C3 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scores 9.7 and the Cinturato C3 9.4 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Cinturato C3?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 8 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 9.1% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 4 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 18.7% longer in the wear tests (2 tests); the Cinturato C3 had 9.1% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 9/10 for the Cinturato C3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 3.1 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 8.3/10 for the Cinturato C3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Cinturato C3 91% from 19. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Cinturato C3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato C3 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is made in 130 sizes (17 to 23 inch) and the Cinturato C3 in 35 (16 to 20 inch). 24 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato C3 A and B.
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