Giti GitiSportS2 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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.
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 nine tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | nine |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Giti GitiSportS2 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
- Outstanding straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Often competitive fuel economy/low rolling resistance for the class
- Quiet running in some tests
- Lower purchase price in many sizes
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking
- Stable, responsive handling with strong wet grip
- Excellent wear life and low cost per 1,000 km
- Low noise and generally lower rolling resistance for a performance tyre
Dry Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 6.07% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.78% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 1.71% faster around a lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 5.26% more points than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from nine tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during nine wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 10.64% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 19.37% less distance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 2.53% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 3.35% faster around a wet lap than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 performed equally well in subj. wet handling tests.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had 0.7% higher lateral wet grip than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during seven straight aqua tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 floated at a 2.59% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Giti GitiSportS2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during five curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 slipped out at a 5.25% higher speed than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Giti GitiSportS2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 scored 2.92% more points than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during six noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 1.09% quieter than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 42.46% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during three value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 37.46% better value based on price/1000km than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Value: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Price
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during three price tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 cost 5.5% less than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Price: Giti GitiSportS2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 had a 3.21% lower rolling resistance than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Giti GitiSportS2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Giti GitiSportS2 used 1.79% less fuel than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Giti GitiSportS2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 emitted 24.05% less particle wear matter than the Giti GitiSportS2.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Giti GitiSportS2 Driver Reviews
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.
Based on 19 reviews with an average rating of 78%
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%
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
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Braking: Goodyear stops shorter in every dry and wet test (often 8-20% better in the wet).
- Handling: Goodyear is quicker and more precise on dry and wet circuits; Giti feels less precise, especially in the wet.
- Aquaplaning: Giti reliably leads both straight-line and curved aquaplaning tests.
- Wear and value: Goodyear's mileage is typically 50-100% higher, halving cost/1,000 km versus Giti despite a higher purchase price.
- Noise/comfort: Goodyear is usually quieter and more refined, though both can be comfortable.
- Efficiency: Mixed-Giti occasionally wins fuel use/rolling resistance, but Goodyear often matches or is close while delivering far higher grip.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 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.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.