Giti GitiSportS2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
- TR Score
- 8.0/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 19
- TR Score
- 9.7/10
- Owners say
- 86% · 228
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 9 times and the GitiSportS2 not once. The GitiSportS2 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 2.7% higher speed; the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 74.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 for the best overall safety, performance, and long-term value-ideal for spirited or high-mileage drivers and varied weather. Pick Giti GitiSportS2 if budget is tight and you prioritize strong aquaplaning security and occasional efficiency gains over ultimate grip and longevity.
Where the GitiSportS2 is stronger
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Often competitive fuel economy/low rolling resistance for the class
- Quiet running in some tests
Where the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking
- Stable, responsive handling with strong wet grip
- Excellent wear life and low cost per 1,000 km
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.
GitiSportS2 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 at a glance
| Category | GitiSportS2 | Gap | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Shared tests won9 shared tests | 0 | 9 | |
| Dry16 measurements | 0 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 6% shorter in the dry (9 tests) | 16 |
| Wet33 measurements | 12 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped 10.4% shorter in the wet (9 tests) | 20 |
| Comfort9 measurements | 1 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (7 tests) | 7 |
| Value11 measurements | 2 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 74.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) | 9 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.0/10 | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 1.7 | 9.7/10 |
| Owner rating19 and 228 reviews | 78% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 8 points | 86% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 72% | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 by 11 points | 83% |
| Pricein the 6 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was dearer in 5 of 6 | +4.3% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 64 | 53 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 9 tests, 2022 to 2025
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 | GitiSportS2 | Field | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | P17 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P15 of 18 | P4 of 18 | |
| 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | P17 of 52 | P6 of 52 | |
| 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | P10 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | P17 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2023 AZ UHP Summer Tyre Test | P9 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | P10 of 13 | P3 of 13 | |
| 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | P19 of 50 | P2 of 50 | |
| 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P1 of 9 |
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 9 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
GitiSportS2
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. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
GitiSportS2
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
GitiSportS2
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 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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| 96.96 | 1.8% | 95.23 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 112.2 | 1.7% | 114.1 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37.78 | 10.4% | 33.76 | 0-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 44.4 | 19.4% | 35.8 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 67.93 | 2.5% | 66.21 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 77.88 | 3.5% | 80.58 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.46 | 0.7% | 8.52 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.67 | 3.7% | 13.16 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86 | 2.7% | 83.77 | 7-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.43 | 5.9% | 3.25 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.47 | 0.8 dB | 69.7 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 32,227 | 74.2% | 56,007 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.72 | 3.1% | 8.44 | 1-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 GitiSportS2 scores 8 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
| GitiSportS2 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 64 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 64 | Wet | 93 | ||
| 73 | Comfort | 83 | ||
| 16 | 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
| GitiSportS2 | Category | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | ||
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| 8.3 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 7.4 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.5 | Road Feedback | 8.8 | ||
| 7.7 | Handling | 8.9 | ||
| 8.4 | Wear | 7.6 | ||
| 8 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Giti GitiSportS2
- 78%from 19 reviews
- 72%would buy again
- 169,101 milesdriven by reviewers
Most drivers rate the Giti GitiSportS2 highly for its quiet ride, comfort, strong dry and confident wet grip, and excellent value, often comparing it favorably to premium brands. A minority report issues at higher speeds or over time, including increased noise and instability, but these are outweighed by the many high-scoring reviews. Overall, the GitiSportS2 delivers premium-like performance at a budget price.
- low noise
- comfort/ride quality
- dry grip and handling
- wet grip/aquaplaning resistance
- high-speed stability issues
- noise increase with wear
Summarised by AI from 18 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 19 GitiSportS2 reviewsI put these S2 on a Volvo xc60 to replace the original pzero
Have only driven about 7.000km on them. Primarily at hugh speed highway
The tyres are very comfortable, extremely quiet (even withiut the foam inside like the Pirelli)and very precise on dry roads. Consumption seems better than on the original pirelli.
On wet roads it feels well balanced and secure. Only issue on cornering on wet and slippery roads the Tyres lacks some grips and the vehicle understeers. But probably others would too.
Price they are OK, but thinking of trying the new Kumho next time. They seem great value for money
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: 64 sizes of the GitiSportS2 and 130 of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, 53 of them made in both.
| Category | GitiSportS2 | Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 64 sizes, 16 to 22 inch | 130 sizes, 17 to 23 inch |
| Made in both | 53 sizes 205/40 R17205/45 R17215/40 R17215/45 R17225/45 R17235/45 R17245/45 R17225/40 R18225/45 R18235/40 R18235/45 R18245/40 R18and 41 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A96%B4% | A93%B7% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C46%D38%B17% | C40%A33%B26%D1% |
| EU label noise | 69-72 dB B51%A49% | 68-73 dB A59%B41% |
| On the market since | 2020 | - |
| Replaced | Giti GitiSport S1 (2017) | 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 5 of the 6 tests that listed prices, by 4.3% 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 head-to-head pits the budget-friendly Giti GitiSportS2 against the class-leading Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 across nine shared summer UHP/Max-Performance tests in 225/40 R18-19 sizes. While both target sporty road use, they take very different paths: Giti majors on aquaplaning safety and efficiency, whereas Goodyear pushes outright grip, balance and longevity.
Across dry and wet grip metrics, the Goodyear repeatedly stops shorter and laps quicker, often by meaningful margins (e.g., wet braking advantages frequently 8-20%). Yet the Giti consistently resists aquaplaning better in both straight and curved tests, and can edge fuel use/rolling resistance in certain sizes. Total cost of ownership also diverges sharply due to wear: Goodyear's mileage is often 50-100% higher, reversing any upfront price advantage.
Conclusion
The pattern is decisive: Goodyear dominates core safety and performance-shorter dry and wet braking, higher handling speeds, lower noise, and far superior wear-translating to lower cost per 1,000 km and stronger all-round road manners. It earns top-tier ratings and multiple overall wins, while the Giti lands mid-pack with satisfactory grades.
Giti's value lies in deep-water confidence and occasional efficiency wins: if you regularly face heavy rain standing water, its aquaplaning reserves are excellent for the money. However, its longer braking distances and lower wet grip, plus notably shorter tread life, limit its appeal for enthusiastic or high-mileage drivers. For most buyers seeking balanced performance, safety in mixed weather, and best long-term value, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the clear choice.
GitiSportS2 vs Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6: your questions
Is the Giti GitiSportS2 or the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 the better tyre?
In the 9 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 finished ahead 9 times and the GitiSportS2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the GitiSportS2 scores 8 and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 9.7 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the GitiSportS2 or the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 20 of the 33 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.4% shorter in the wet across 9 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 led 16 of the 16 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6% shorter in the dry across 9 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 lasted 74.2% longer in the wear tests (3 tests) and had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (6 tests). Owners rate wear 8.4/10 for the GitiSportS2 and 7.6/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.8 dB quieter (7 tests). Owners rate comfort 8/10 for the GitiSportS2 and 8.3/10 for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the GitiSportS2 78% from 19 reviews and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 86% from 228. 72% of GitiSportS2 owners would buy it again, against 83% for the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 4.3% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The GitiSportS2 is made in 64 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 in 130 (17 to 23 inch). 53 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the GitiSportS2 is graded A for wet grip and C 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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