Firestone Firehawk Sport vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the Firehawk Sport not once. The Firehawk Sport had 15.7% lower rolling resistance; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 67.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 if you want the best blend of wet safety, dry performance, refinement, and long-term value-it's the consistently top-performing, lowest-compromise option. Choose the Firestone Firehawk Sport mainly if your priority is lower rolling resistance/efficiency (and possibly a lower purchase price in some sizes) and you're willing to accept reduced wet-performance headroom and shorter tread life.
Where the Firehawk Sport is stronger
- Consistently low rolling resistance (wins 4/4+ comparisons), supporting efficiency and range/fuel economy
- Generally precise, confidence-inspiring steering feel on dry surfaces; can match or slightly beat Goodyear in a couple of dry metrics
- Often competitively priced upfront (e.g., cheaper than Goodyear in 2023 AutoBild Sports Car)
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Clear wet-safety advantage: wins 7/7 wet braking results and leads wet handling/aquaplaning in most tests
- Strong dry performance with progressive, direct steering and consistently short braking distances
- Excellent longevity and total cost of ownership (e.g., ~54,020 km vs ~28,860 km in Auto Bild; best €/1000 km at 6.66)
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.
Firehawk Sport vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | Firehawk Sport | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 0 | 7 | |
| Dry11 measurements | 3 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 8 |
| Wet25 measurements | 1 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 23 |
| Comfort7 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (5 tests) | 6 |
| Value8 measurements | 5 | The Firehawk Sport had 15.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests) | 3 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 1.1 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 228 reviews | 79% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 7 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 16 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 5 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 4 of 5 | +9.4% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 35 | 21 sizes made in both | 130 |
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 7 tests, 2023 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 | Firehawk Sport | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | P23 of 50 | P8 of 50 | |
| 2025 Sports Cars Tyre Test | P6 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P20 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P7 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P15 of 52 | P6 of 52 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | P4 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 13 | P3 of 13 |
Performance profile
11 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Firehawk Sport
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 4 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Firehawk Sport
Not ahead in any category
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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
Firehawk Sport
Not ahead in any category
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Firehawk Sport 79% from 6 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 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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| 35.46 | 1.6% | 34.89 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 109.9 | 1.1% | 111.1 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 36.64 | 6.7% | 34.04 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 38 | 5.8% | 35.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 78.5 | 3.9% | 81.5 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.48 | 0.5% | 8.52 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.14 | 1.7% | 12.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.24 | 1.4% | 78.34 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.9 | 6.4% | 3.09 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.62 | 1 dB | 70.66 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 31,680 | 67.2% | 52,410 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.24 | 15.7% | 8.59 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.5 | 1.8% | 5.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.1 | 8.5% | 74.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Firehawk Sport scores 8.6 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| Firehawk Sport | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 86 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 66 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 54 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 56 | Value | 69 | ||
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
| Firehawk Sport | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 8.8 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.5 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.8 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 8.4 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 5 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the Firehawk Sport 79% from 6 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Firestone Firehawk Sport
- 79%from 6 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 18,510 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally report the Firestone Firehawk Sport delivers strong wet and dry grip with confident aquaplaning resistance, making it feel secure in heavy rain. Many also highlight low road noise and improved fuel economy/MPG versus prior tyres, with stable handling and reduced tramlining. A smaller share of reviews raise concerns about faster-than-expected wear or durability on rough/potholed roads, though most feedback remains clearly positive.
- Excellent wet grip and rain confidence (including aquaplaning resistance)
- Strong dry grip/traction and stable handling
- Low road noise/quiet ride
- Improved fuel economy/MPG
- Some reports of faster wear or reduced durability on rough/potholed roads
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Firehawk Sport reviewsI came from a hankook ventus s1 evo3 . But they had pretty bad dry cracks even before the tire ran out of life . I have 245/35/20 tires . the comfort on the firestones are a little bit worse then the hankooks . i could run the hankooks on 2.5 bar , these on 2.3 for the same comfort . i think the firestones are a bit more fuel efficient , even when they are on a lower tire pressure . Dry grip is very good , never lost any traction , even in the rain . aquaplanning is also very good , never had any feel of losing controle .
So far i ran the tires around 15.000 km and lost 1.5mm out of the 5.5mm tread on the front , and only lost 0.5 on the back . so i think ill get aroud 60.000km out of it if i switch them every year . Found out they have like 0 traction on snow , keep that in mind .
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.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 35 sizes of the Firehawk Sport and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 21 of them made in both.
| Category | Firehawk Sport | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 35 sizes, 18 to 20 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 21 sizes 225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18245/40 R18245/45 R18255/35 R18255/40 R18265/35 R18225/35 R19225/45 R19235/35 R19235/40 R19and 9 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A100% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B77%C20%A3% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70 dB B54%A46% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| On the market since | 2023 | - |
| Replaced | Firestone Firehawk SZ90 | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 (2021) |
| 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 Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 5 tests that listed prices, by 9.4% 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.
Firestone's Firehawk Sport and Goodyear's Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 sit close in purpose-both are sporty summer tyres-but they're aimed at different levels of outright performance. The Firehawk Sport is positioned as an ultra-high-performance option with a strong efficiency angle, while the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is a max-performance tyre that repeatedly shows “premium-class” balance across wet, dry, comfort and running costs.
Across 7 shared professional tests (multiple 18-19 inch fitments), the pattern is consistent: Goodyear beats Firestone on overall ranking every time and dominates safety-critical wet metrics. Firestone occasionally nicks a narrow win in dry handling/braking, and it very consistently leads on rolling resistance (and sometimes fuel consumption), which matters for drivers prioritising efficiency and day-to-day costs-provided they're comfortable giving up wet performance headroom.
Conclusion
On the evidence, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the clearly superior all-rounder and the safer choice, especially in the wet. It wins all 7 shared tests overall and is repeatedly ahead in wet braking and wet handling-often by meaningful margins (e.g., 27.5 m vs 29.9 m wet braking in the 2026 braking test, and 44.2 m vs 49.4 m in the 2025 sports car test). It also brings strong refinement (generally lower noise) and, crucially, outstanding longevity and cost-per-kilometre: Auto Bild measured ~54,020 km wear for Goodyear vs ~28,860 km for Firestone, making the Goodyear dramatically better value over the life of the tyre despite its premium positioning.
The Firestone Firehawk Sport's main argument is efficiency: it wins rolling resistance in 4 shared tests and even edges fuel consumption in ADAC (5.5 vs 5.6 l/100 km). It can also feel precise on dry roads and occasionally matches or marginally beats Goodyear in a single dry metric. However, its recurring limitation is wet grip and wet controllability (multiple reports cite understeer/delayed response on wet roads and weaker wet handling), plus shorter projected mileage. Practical takeaway: if you want one tyre that “does everything well” and stays cost-effective over time, the Goodyear is the smart buy; the Firestone is best viewed as an efficiency-leaning sporty tyre for drivers who put less weight on maximum wet performance and long wear.
Firehawk Sport vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Firestone Firehawk Sport or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 7 times and the Firehawk Sport not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Firehawk Sport scores 8.6 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Firehawk Sport or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 23 of the 25 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.7% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 8 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.6% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Firehawk Sport had 15.7% lower rolling resistance (4 tests); the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 67.2% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 5/10 for the Firehawk Sport and 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1 dB quieter (5 tests). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the Firehawk Sport and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Firehawk Sport 79% from 6 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 67% of Firehawk Sport owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 9.4% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Firehawk Sport is made in 35 sizes (18 to 20 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 21 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Firehawk Sport is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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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