Continental Premium Contact 6 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Expect the Continental to shine with precise steering and class-leading dry pace while keeping fuel use in check. The Goodyear counters with stronger wet lap consistency, excellent aquaplaning resistance, lower noise, and generally sharper pricing. The question becomes: do you prioritise steering precision and efficiency, or wet-weather confidence and comfort at a keener price?
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 seventeen tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Premium Contact 6 | six | |
| Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 | nine | |
| two draws in two tests | ||
While it might look like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 is better than the Continental Premium Contact 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
- Class-leading dry handling and steering precision across sizes
- Consistently low rolling resistance aiding fuel economy
- Strong wet braking performance
- Good wear potential and all-round balance in many tests
- Excellent wet handling and very high aquaplaning resistance
- Typically lower price with strong overall value
- Low external noise and good comfort
- Short braking in both dry and wet in many tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 performed equally well in dry braking tests.
Best In Dry Braking: Both tyres performed equally well
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during five dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.31% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during three subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 scored 1.86% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 stopped the vehicle in 0.39% less distance than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 0.33% faster around a wet lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during five wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was 1.06% faster around a wet lap than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 scored 3.21% more points than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from twelve tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during eight straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 floated at a 1.56% higher speed than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 slipped out at a 11.21% higher speed than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Gravel Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 was 1.93% faster around a lap than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Gravel Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during one gravel traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 had 11.4% better traction on gravel than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Gravel Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Grass Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during one grass traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 had 8.19% better traction on grass than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Grass Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Mud Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 had 11.3% better traction in mud than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Mud Traction: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 scored 2.4% more points than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Noise
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during eight noise tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 measured 1.37% quieter than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 is predicted to cover 1.43% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Wear: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 proved to have a 4.48% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Value: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Price
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 was better during nine price tests. On average the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 cost 7.67% less than the Continental Premium Contact 6.
Best In Price: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Continental Premium Contact 6 was better during seven rolling resistance tests. On average the Continental Premium Contact 6 had a 6.04% lower rolling resistance than the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Continental Premium Contact 6
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Real World Driver Reviews
Continental Premium Contact 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Continental Premium Contact 6 for outstanding dry and wet grip, strong braking, and confident, stable handling that inspires trust at speed. Many highlight precise road feedback and enjoyable, sporty dynamics for everyday and spirited driving. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise, a firmer ride, and faster-than-hoped wear, with several noting reduced wet performance/aquaplaning resistance as tread wears and slightly soft sidewalls affecting initial turn-in. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high share of top scores.
Based on 128 reviews with an average rating of 81%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 Driver Reviews
Drivers largely praise the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 for exceptional wet and dry grip, confident handling, and solid road feedback, often noting improved comfort over prior tyres. Many report strong wear for a UHP tyre, though a notable minority cite faster wear or end-of-life wet performance drop. Noise can be higher on rough surfaces for some, and a small subset report deformation/egg-shaped issues or soft sidewall feel on specific cars. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high proportion of 80%+ scores.
Based on 250 reviews with an average rating of 86%
Conclusion
For enthusiastic drivers prioritising steering precision, short dry stops, and efficiency, the Continental edges it. For commuters and long-distance users who want strong wet-road reassurance, calmer cabin noise, and better value, the Goodyear is hard to beat. Both are excellent; choose Continental for crisp dynamics and economy, Goodyear for all-weather confidence and comfort at a smarter price.
Key Differences
- Dry handling: Continental leads most laps and subjective feel; Goodyear is close but less sharp at the limit.
- Wet handling and aquaplaning: Goodyear repeatedly ahead, offering more margin in heavy rain.
- Rolling resistance: Continental usually lower (fuel-saving), Goodyear often higher.
- Noise/comfort: Goodyear generally quieter and more compliant; Continental can be louder.
- Price: Goodyear is typically cheaper across tests; Continental often carries a premium.
- Wear: Both strong; edge swings by test, with Continental best-in-test once and Goodyear winning in others.
Overall Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 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.