Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 vs Pirelli P Zero PZ5
Across both tests, the PZ5 consistently set the benchmark in dry and wet grip and lap time, taking two overall wins. The Goodyear countered with stronger aquaplaning resistance, lower rolling resistance, and competitive road manners. The margins matter: Pirelli's gains in braking and handling are meaningful in the wet and measurable in the dry, while Goodyear's economy and deep-water stability appeal for daily use.
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 two tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Pirelli P Zero PZ5 | two |
While it might look like the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 is better than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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.
Key Strengths
- Best straight and curved aquaplaning resistance in both tests
- Lower rolling resistance (up to ~4-5% advantage)
- Very low external noise and composed road manners
- Strong subjective dry balance; typically strong value pricing
- Class-leading dry and wet handling; two overall test wins
- Shorter dry and wet braking (e.g., −3-10% in key runs)
- High comfort and low cabin noise in independent scoring
- Agile, precise steering with excellent stability at the limit
Dry Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 stopped the vehicle in 2% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 0.93% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.5% more points than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 stopped the vehicle in 7.24% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 1.78% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 scored 5.26% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was 1.06% faster around a wet circle than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 1.31% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
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 0.51% higher speed than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 scored 5% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 scored 9.68% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.39% quieter than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 3.31% lower rolling resistance than the Pirelli P Zero PZ5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 Driver Reviews
Across 160 driver reviews, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is widely praised for outstanding dry and wet grip, progressive and predictable handling, strong braking, and a surprisingly comfortable, quiet ride for a UHP tyre. Many users report improved confidence and everyday refinement versus previous tyres (including PS4/PS5, PZ4, and various runflats), with good value for money also noted. Minority complaints focus on faster wear and relatively low new tread depth, increased noise on rough asphalt, and a softer sidewall feel that can dull initial turn-in or feel floaty at higher speeds. Overall sentiment is strongly positive for performance-focused daily use.
Based on 173 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Pirelli P Zero PZ5 Driver Reviews
Drivers reviewing the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 overwhelmingly praise its ultra-high-performance character, citing outstanding dry and wet grip, precise handling, and excellent high-speed stability. Many also note good comfort and promising wear even under spirited use. A minority report slightly softer initial steering/sidewall feel, and several mention reduced fuel economy due to higher rolling resistance. Overall, the PZ5 is viewed as a top-tier UHP tyre that often outperforms rivals like PS4S and SC7.
Based on 12 reviews with an average rating of 96%
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
In the dry these have loads of grip. Their overall feel is very sporty and firm. There is a nice degree of stiffness that makes turning on winding roads really fun. They feel safe and stable - there is no significant tendency to oversteer or understeer and predictability is good. I like the balance. At the limit, on the border of understeer, these bite-in nicely and tighten the... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
For balanced daily driving, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 remains a superb all-rounder. It delivers class-leading straight and curved aquaplaning performance, lower fuel/energy use, and very low measured noise, with agreeable steering feel. It trails the Pirelli by small amounts in dry metrics and by more meaningful gaps in wet braking and lap time, but it's often the better value buy. In short: PZ5 for peak pace and confidence, Asymmetric 6 for efficiency and wet-weather stability at a keener price.
Key Differences
- PZ5 consistently wins dry handling and braking; Asym 6 is close but second-best
- PZ5 delivers notably shorter wet braking (up to ~10% in AE) and quicker wet laps
- Asym 6 leads both straight and curved aquaplaning in shallow and deep water
- Asym 6 has lower rolling resistance, aiding fuel/EV range
- PZ5 scores higher for comfort/quietness in subjective evaluations, though external noise meters slightly favor Goodyear in one test
- Value: Goodyear is usually cheaper; Pirelli commands a performance-led premium
Overall Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Pirelli P Zero PZ5 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.
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