Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
The headline result is that each tyre can look like the better choice depending on what you value most: the Potenza Sport Evo delivers the most reassuring, exploitable limit behavior and top-tier wet/dry stopping in the Sport Auto test (1st vs 2nd), whereas the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 dominates the ownership-focused metrics and places far higher overall in the larger-field Autobild test (2nd vs 11th), helped by aquaplaning, mileage and cost-per-distance strengths.
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 three tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo | one | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 | two |
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is better than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo 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
- Class-leading controllability and broad grip reserves near the limit (Sport Auto winner; stable, exploitable balance)
- Very strong braking performance, especially in Sport Auto (dry 33.8 m vs 34.2 m; wet 33.1 m vs 33.3 m)
- Wet-cornering performance bias: wins wet handling and wet circle in Sport Auto (56.3 km/h; 8.58 m/s) and wet handling in Autobild (82.4 vs 82.2 km/h)
- Neutral-to-safe setup that suits spirited road driving (tendency to understeer rather than becoming nervous under load transfer)
- Superior comfort, noise and refinement (Sport Auto comfort 10 vs 7; noise advantage in both tests: 68.1 vs 71.5 dB and 70.8 vs 73.8 dB)
- Best ownership economics in Autobild: much higher projected mileage (63,830 km vs 51,860 km) and better value (12.22 vs 16.39 price/1000)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance in Autobild (94.7 vs 91.1 km/h straight; 3.97 vs 3.54 m/s² curved)
- Consistently high overall performance with direct, precise steering and high lateral grip (noted as the sportiest tyre in Sport Auto; 2nd overall there and 2nd/20 in Autobild)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo stopped the vehicle in 0.38% less distance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was 0.33% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two 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 1.76% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.59% less distance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was 0.36% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo scored 11.11% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo had 1.05% higher lateral wet grip than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 floated at a 2.03% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
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 one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 slipped out at a 6.82% higher speed than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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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 16.67% more points than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 measured 4.4% quieter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is predicted to cover 18.75% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 proved to have a 25.44% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Value: 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 4.01% lower rolling resistance than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
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 lost 5.09% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6.
In total the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo has been reviewed 2 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.
The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 has been reviewed 176 times and drivers have given the tyre 85% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo.
They absorb potholes and speed bumps wonderfully. Paid £129.99 a corner from Asda tyres, they were nearly £30 a corner cheaper than Michelin which my 19inch wheels are PS4S. I prefer the Bridgestones.
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
However, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the more rounded tyre for most road users. It repeatedly brings major practical wins: much better comfort and noise in Sport Auto (10 points comfort; 68.1 dB vs 71.5 dB), lower rolling resistance in both tests, and a decisive Autobild durability and value advantage (63,830 km projected wear vs 51,860 km; 12.22 vs 16.39 price/1000). It also shows stronger aquaplaning margins in Autobild (94.7 vs 91.1 km/h straight aquaplaning; 3.97 vs 3.54 m/s² curved), which is a meaningful safety and confidence factor in heavy rain.
Practical takeaway: if you want the more “forgiving fast” tyre with standout wet handling poise, choose the Bridgestone; if you want a tyre that remains extremely capable while being quieter, more efficient and dramatically longer-lasting (and typically cheaper per mile), the Goodyear is the smarter everyday performance buy.
Key Differences
- Limit behavior: Bridgestone is described as easier and more progressive at the limit with wider reserves; Goodyear is more neutral/edgy and can feel nervous under mid-corner weight transfer in the Sport Auto report.
- Wet emphasis split: Bridgestone tends to lead wet handling-type metrics (e.g., Sport Auto wet handling 56.3 vs 56.0 km/h; wet circle 8.58 vs 8.49 m/s), while Goodyear more often leads wet braking and aquaplaning in the broader Autobild dataset (wet braking 42.9 vs 44.1 m; straight aqua 94.7 vs 91.1 km/h).
- Comfort/refinement: Goodyear is clearly quieter and more comfortable (up to +43% in Sport Auto comfort score; ~3 dB lower noise in both tests).
- Efficiency: Goodyear shows lower rolling resistance in both tests (e.g., 8.33 vs 8.74 kg/t in Autobild), which can translate to slightly better fuel/EV efficiency.
- Wear and cost-per-mile: Goodyear's projected mileage advantage is large (63,830 vs 51,860 km, +23%), and Autobild's value metric strongly favors Goodyear (12.22 vs 16.39).
- Overall standings are test-dependent: Bridgestone wins the sportier 7-tyre Sport Auto test (1st vs 2nd), but Goodyear is far stronger in the 20-tyre Autobild ranking (2nd vs 11th), suggesting Goodyear's broader scoring strengths (wear/value/aquaplaning/refinement) are decisive in multi-criteria comparisons.
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.