Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 41
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 9% more grip in curved aquaplaning.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the most complete premium package-top-tier projected mileage, consistently high safety margins, and strong measured refinement-especially for high annual mileage and mixed weather. Choose the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 if your priority is maximum performance-per-euro (often excellent braking and lively handling) and you're comfortable with more variability across wet/aquaplaning and comfort metrics depending on size and test.
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Long-term running value: class-leading wear in Autobild (63,830 km vs 48,230 km, +32%) and a better value score (12.22 vs 12.44 price/1000)
- Refinement in objective testing: consistently lower pass-by noise (67 dB vs 72.9 dB in the SUV test; 70.8 dB vs 74.1 dB in Autobild)
- Strong wet control on track-style metrics in multiple tests (e.g., SUV wet handling 87.8 vs 86.5 km/h; wet circle 20.4 s vs 20.8 s)
Where the Ecsta Sport PS72 is stronger
- Braking strength when measured in isolation: wins both wet and dry braking in the 50-tyre braking test (27.1 m wet; 34.4 m dry)
- Lively dry handling potential: edges dry handling in the SUV test (104.6 vs 103.9 km/h) and is competitive in other mixed tests
- Value-led proposition: described as the cheapest tyre in the 2026 Summer SUV test and among the lowest-priced finalists in Autobild
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 Ecsta Sport PS72 at a glance
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Gap | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 3 | 4 | |
| Wet17 measurements | 9 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 held 9% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 8 |
| Off road4 measurements | 3 | 1 | |
| Comfort4 measurements | 3 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 4.6 dB quieter (2 tests) | 1 |
| Value5 measurements | 3 | 2 | |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.7/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 0.5 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating228 and 41 reviews | 86% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 2 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 83% | Too close to call | 82% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | +37.1% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 2 of 2 | Cheaper |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 130 | 70 sizes made in both | 86 |
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 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P6 of 9 | |
| 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 20 | P6 of 20 | |
| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P8 of 50 | P4 of 50 | |
| 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 9 | P5 of 9 |
Performance profile
9 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
Ecsta Sport PS72
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. The scale stops at 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 12 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
Ecsta Sport PS72
Not ahead in any category
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
Ecsta Sport PS72
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. 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.
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| 82.9 | 0.1% | 82.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 102.2 | 0.1% | 102.3 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 39.48 | 1.1% | 39.95 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 91.1 | 0.2% | 90.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 85 | 0.5% | 84.55 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 21.13 | 0.8% | 21.33 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 88.3 | 1.2% | 87.23 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2.37 | 9% | 2.18 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 63.9 | 0.2% | 63.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 10,610 | 1.9% | 10,810 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 10,317 | 3% | 10,019 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 2,864 | 10.8% | 2,584 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 68.9 | 4.6 dB | 73.5 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 63,830 | 32.3% | 48,230 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 7.73 | 0.2% | 7.71 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||
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| 1,455 | 9.3% | 1,605 | 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 Ecsta Sport PS72 9.2 out of 10.
| Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Category | Ecsta Sport PS72 | ||
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| 95 | Dry | 92 | ||
| 93 | Wet | 88 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 35 | ||
| 69 | Value | 49 | ||
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 | Ecsta Sport PS72 | ||
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| 9.3 | Dry Grip | 9 | ||
| 9 | Wet Grip | 8.8 | ||
| 8.8 | Road Feedback | 8.6 | ||
| 8.9 | Handling | 8.6 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.3 | ||
| 8.3 | Comfort | 7.7 | ||
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. 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.
Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72
- 84%from 41 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 160,312 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 highly overall (average 81.6%), most often praising its strong value for money and genuinely impressive dry performance, with confident handling and high-speed stability. Wet grip also comes through as a notable strength for around a third of reviewers, helping it feel safe and predictable in poor weather. Comfort and road noise are generally seen as good for a performance tyre, though a smaller but meaningful group find it noisier or less refined than expected. The main recurring downside is vibration or balancing/out-of-round issues mentioned by around one in six owners, with tread life only getting mixed, limited commentary so far.
- Excellent value for money versus premium rivals
- Strong dry grip with lots of confidence
- Sharp, capable dry handling through corners
- Stable and planted at motorway/high speeds
- Vibration/balancing or out-of-round issues at speed
- Can be noisy on some surfaces or at higher speeds
- Tread life concerns from a minority (seems to wear quickly for some)
Summarised by AI from 38 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 41 Ecsta Sport PS72 reviewsBought them to replace Hankook ventus prime 4 (Touring type of tyres), did a bunch of research before buying, they were really cheap ! So i bought them, you notice the difference in handling and cornering immediately, yes they are UHP and they deliver on that, not that the hankook's were inferior but the Kumhos are a different experience during fast cornering. I drive mainly on mountain passes, they stick like glue on the tarmac they hold well on the wet, haven't drove hard yet on really heavy rain but they seem to do great, no aquaplaning as of now. Sidewalls are not hard as a rock but they aren't soft, they don't deform during cornering, riding on them is nice and comfortable. The only negative as a first impression is this, went from a 68db tyre to a 71db on the highway noise is significant worse with those Kumho, you can feel and hear every imperfection of the road, if you care about the noise buy the version with the foam inside I think they call it K version or something.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 130 sizes of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 86 of the Ecsta Sport PS72, 70 of them made in both.
| Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | Ecsta Sport PS72 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch | 86 sizes, 17 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 70 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17225/50 R17225/55 R17235/45 R17235/55 R17245/40 R17245/45 R17and 58 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A93%B7% | A95%B5% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C40%A33%B26%D1% | C77%B10%A8%D5% |
| EU label noise | 68-73 dB A59%B41% | 70-74 dB B100% |
| Replaced | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) | Kumho Ecsta PS91 |
| 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) | Winner: Summer Value Performer (17in and above) (WhatTyre, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tyre in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 37.1% 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.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 target the same brief: a modern max-performance summer tyre for fast road driving, where wet confidence, dry precision, comfort and running costs all matter. Across four shared professional tests (including an Autobild 245/45 R19 group test and a large braking-only comparison), both tyres repeatedly land near the sharp end of the field-just with very different ways of getting there.
What this head-to-head really shows is a classic premium-vs-value split. The Goodyear tends to score through breadth: strong safety margins in most conditions, notably low noise in objective measurements, and standout projected longevity (63,830 km in Autobild). The Kumho counters with flashes of outright performance-especially in braking-only testing and some handling metrics-plus a consistently lower purchase-price positioning, but with a less consistent wet “safety net” depending on the test and size.
Conclusion
Taken across the shared data, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more complete all-rounder and the safer bet if you want predictable performance across conditions and strong long-term ownership value. It finished well ahead overall in the biggest mixed test (2/20 vs 6/20 in Autobild) and pairs that with a huge wear advantage (63,830 km vs 48,230 km projected, +32%). It also repeatedly posts lower measured pass-by noise (e.g., 70.8 dB vs 74.1 dB in Autobild; 67 dB vs 72.9 dB in the SUV test) and generally strong aquaplaning resilience (notably +15.74% in curved aquaplaning in Autobild).
The Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 is the punchy value alternative: it can match or beat the Goodyear on specific “headline” metrics like braking (it beats Goodyear in both wet and dry braking in the 50-tyre braking test: 27.1 m vs 27.5 m wet, and 34.4 m vs 34.5 m dry) and it can look very lively in dry handling (e.g., it edges dry handling in the SUV test: 104.6 vs 103.9 km/h). But its results are more variable in wet behaviour depending on the test environment-praised as strong in wet by Autobild, yet flagged as weaker in wet by the 2026 SUV test write-up and showing weaker aquaplaning/cornering in the 2025 Auto Express report.
Practical takeaway: if you want the best “set and forget” premium summer tyre with excellent refinement and mileage, Goodyear is the smarter ownership choice. If your priority is strong performance-per-pound and you're happy to accept a bit more variability in wet security/comfort metrics across tests and sizes, the Kumho is a credible, often impressive budget-friendly challenger.
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Ecsta Sport PS72: your questions
Is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 the better tyre?
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and the Kumho Ecsta Sport PS72 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 Ecsta Sport PS72 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or the Ecsta Sport PS72?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 9 of the 17 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 9% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Ecsta Sport PS72 led 4 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 4.6 dB quieter (2 tests). Owners rate comfort 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 and 7.7/10 for the Ecsta Sport PS72.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228 reviews and the Ecsta Sport PS72 84% from 41. 83% of Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 owners would buy it again, against 82% for the Ecsta Sport PS72.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tyre in 2 of them, by 37.1% 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 Ecsta Sport PS72 in 86 (17 to 21 inch). 70 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 Ecsta Sport PS72 A and C.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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